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Board continues West Ellsworth pool and deck variance after extensive questions; applicants to revise plans
Summary
The board continued a request to reduce rear setbacks for a proposed pool and a deck extension at 16651 West Ellsworth Avenue (case 25-119423 VC) to a date uncertain so applicants and staff can work on revised plans; staff had recommended denial and identified the request as self-imposed without clear exceptional hardship.
Jefferson County's Board of Adjustment continued a variance hearing for 16651 West Ellsworth Avenue to a date uncertain at the applicant's request after detailed questioning about lot topography, setbacks and alternatives.
Planner Mary Sloan told the board staff recommends denial of requested reduced rear setbacks (proposed pool 5-foot rear setback where 20 feet is required; deck extension to 7.5 feet where 20 feet is required). Staff said the request looked self-imposed and that the pool could be relocated or reduced to meet setbacks. Applicants (owners Catherine Wynne and Chris Winn and architect Peter Ewers) argued the corner lot's narrow configuration and a steep 12% driveway grade produced exceptional topographic constraints and limited developable rear area; they presented before/after plans showing a redesigned deck and a modest pool site that they said improved safety and use without expanding the main building footprint.
Following extensive questioning, the applicants asked for a continuance to work with planning staff on revised plans; the board voted to continue the case to a date uncertain so the applicants can make design changes and discuss options with planning.
The continuance preserves the applicant's ability to return under the same case number while staff and the applicant explore locations and designs that might meet the board's concerns.
