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Board of Adjustments approves setback variances to allow paired carports on six East Green lots
Summary
At a Board of Adjustments public hearing, applicant Tim Clarkson asked for variances to allow single-car open carports and reduced side setbacks for six new homes on East Green; the Board moved, seconded and carried approval by voice vote.
The Board of Adjustments heard a public presentation from Tim Clarkson, who described plans for six 1,500-square-foot homes on six lots along East Green and requested variances to enable shifted house footprints and front-facing single-car open carports. Clarkson said the goal is to "maximize the curb appeal" by pairing carports so the houses do not appear dominated by front carports.
Council and board members asked questions about lot widths and setback math (lots recorded as 49 feet wide, with standard 8-foot side setbacks) and confirmed the carports would be open-air to address fire and setback concerns. Staff and board members discussed fire access and building-code implications and said they had checked with the applicable fire authority.
After discussion a motion to approve the variances as read was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
The Board recorded the approval as part of the Board of Adjustments business and the mayor announced the end of that portion of the meeting.
