Board approves Jurick pergola after‑the‑fact with neighbor letter and $125 fee

Summary

Rita Jurick’s pergola, built without permits and sitting 5 feet from the side property line instead of the 10‑foot requirement, was conditionally approved; the board required a written neighbor no‑objection and an after‑the‑fact permit fee of $125 before finalizing the case. A representative said the slab preexisted and a neighbor indicated no concern.

The board granted variance 2026‑16 for Rita Jurick’s pergola, which was installed without permits and sits approximately 5 feet from the side property line where 10 feet is typically required. Johnny Salisbury, speaking for Jurick, said a slab was already present and that a neighbor told him they had no problem with the pergola. The chair approved the pergola with the condition that the petitioner provide a written letter from the adjacent neighbor confirming no objection; staff said an after‑the‑fact permit fee of $125 will apply and the letter will be attached to the file. Staff advised the petitioner to pull permits thereafter to avoid higher costs or other enforcement actions in the future.