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St. Charles County board approves variance allowing carport closer to property line at 301 South Church Street
Summary
The St. Charles County Board of Adjustments approved VAR25-04 on Jan. 8, 2026, allowing a new carport to encroach into the 7-foot side-yard setback at 301 South Church Street after staff recommended approval and the applicant testified the lot configuration makes relocation impractical.
The St. Charles County Board of Adjustments voted to approve variance VAR25-04 on Jan. 8, 2026, permitting a new carport to encroach into the seven-foot side-yard setback at 301 South Church Street in Council District 5.
Chairman Jerry Prinster opened the hearing and noted that county ordinance requires at least four of five affirmative votes to grant a variance. The application listed property owners as "Terry Leakey and Marita Leakey." The person who testified at the podium identified himself as "Terry Yakey" and gave the address as 301 South Church Street, Saint Peters; the transcript reflects both names.
The applicant told the board he…
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