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Pocatello council upholds denial of variance for 165 Rosewood; owner told to seek compliance or face enforcement
Summary
The Pocatello City Council voted to uphold the hearing examiner’s denial of a setback and size variance for a shop built without permits at 165 Rosewood, leaving the owner responsible for removal or court-ordered compliance; council cited fairness to neighbors and code consistency.
The Pocatello City Council voted unanimously to uphold the hearing examiner’s denial of a variance request for an accessory structure at 165 Rosewood, rejecting the property owner’s plea to allow the existing shop to remain.
Andy Matkin, the property owner, told the council he hired a contractor who he said would pull permits but did not, that he borrowed against his house to build the structure and cannot afford demolition. “This thing can ruin me,” Matkin said, describing the financial and personal strain as he asked the council to grant a variance or allow him to pay a fine instead.
Jennifer Flynn, assistant planner, told the…
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