Grant County BZA approves two accessory‑building variances

The Grant County Board of Zoning Appeals approved two property variances during its April 6 meeting.

Nicholas Smith of 7696 East 100 South requested a variance to build a full barn in what technically is a front‑yard area. Smith told the board the 40‑by‑8 structure will have no power or water and will not be visible from the road. Board members confirmed the proposed location sits well away from his septic system and heard that the structure would sit roughly 100 feet off the property line. There were no members of the public opposed. The board moved to approve the variance and recorded a roll‑call vote in favor; the chair declared the motion passed.

Applicant Jerry Beutro requested a 16‑foot variance for an accessory building to be located closer to the road than his house. Beutro said the house sits about 295 feet from the street and the accessory building would be roughly 280 feet from the street; he told the board the Berry County surveyor and health department raised no issues with the plan and that he plans a shingled roof and modest 10‑foot side walls. Board members asked about septic and electricity; Beutro said the septic field is forward of the house and electricity to the accessory building is not planned immediately. The board approved that variance on a roll‑call vote and the chair announced the motion passed.

Both approvals followed the board’s standard public‑hearing format and recorded motions and roll‑call votes. The decisions grant the specific variances described and do not change county code; staff will include permit summaries and related materials in the next packet.