Planning Commission conditionally approves variance for 892 Moonstone Drive

The Boulder City Planning Commission voted July 16 to conditionally approve a two‑part variance for a proposed single‑family residence at 892 Moonstone Drive, allowing the home to encroach into the front‑yard setback and to exceed the district’s maximum lot coverage, subject to conditions in the staff report.

City planner Nikeshia Lyons told the commission the property is zoned R‑110 and that the proposed livable space encroaches approximately 4 feet, 6 inches into the required 20‑foot front‑yard setback. Lyons said the proposed enclosed footprint is about 4,615 square feet on a 10,632‑square‑foot lot, which yields roughly 43.4% lot coverage — above the 40% allowed by code. Lyons also explained the parcel has elevation differences and…