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Board approves petition to build house on Highway 20 after sewer, setback clarifications
Summary
Petitioners who bought a lot in December received board approval to build a house on US 20 after discussion about existing sewer permits, survey accuracy, remaining structures and RC-2 zoning; NDOT driveway rules were highlighted.
The board approved a petition from property owners who said they purchased the lot in December and intend to build a house along U.S. 20.
Petitioner Chad Ralph told the board the group returned from a prior month's hearing and confirmed paperwork had been submitted. Board members and staff said they found a water-and-sewer permit at the building commissioner's office; the permit fee shown was $50 and no tap-on fee was listed, with the permit completed by the homeowner. The board cautioned petitioners that the lot is zoned RC-2, which carries permitted uses that could allow a store next door, and that such permitted uses would not be barred by the board.
Members also discussed site details: the survey appeared to be an older drawing re-used for the application, a shed has been removed, and a pole barn and metal posts remain. Because the lot fronts Highway 20, board members reminded petitioners that NDOT typically allows only one driveway access to the highway and that any secondary driveway would require an NDOT permit.
After discussion, Speaker 4 moved to approve the petition; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call. Board members welcomed the petitioners to proceed with construction and encouraged them to coordinate final permit and hookup work with the building commissioner and NDOT as needed.
