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Board of Adjustment debate on Cedar Street setback variance centers on historical use and housing options; commissioners record 5–2 roll call against the motion
Summary
At a variance hearing for the Laramie River mobile home community (1664 Cedar Street), planning staff recommended denial; applicant Jeff Van Fleet asked for broad relief to replace dilapidated units; commissioners debated scope (three lots vs entire southern boundary) and ultimately recorded a roll‑call vote of five 'aye' to two 'no' on a motion to deny the requested variance.
The Board of Adjustment (sitting from the Planning Commission) heard a variance request for setback relief at the Laramie River mobile home community (1664 Cedar St.). Planning staff recommended denying relief because the application did not meet the statutory findings required for a variance; the applicant asked for relief to allow new manufactured homes on several lots and argued historical use and the lot geometry justify an exception.
Staff presentation and recommendation: Planning staff (Joe) told the board the application initially centered on three lots (74, 77 and 79) where newly placed units were observed to be out of setback compliance. Staff explained the code requires findings of special circumstances that pertain to the land or building and concluded the record did not support…
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