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Commission approves 2‑foot side‑yard setback for Wood Fire Pizza parking expansion on 8th Street
Summary
The commission approved a variance to allow a 2‑foot side‑yard setback for a portion of the parking lot at 811 8th Street SE so the restaurant can add angled parking; staff found the reduction would not create safety or visibility concerns and emphasized the layout responds to a constrained lot.
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission voted to recommend granting a 2‑foot side‑yard setback for a portion of the parking lot at 811 8th Street SE to accommodate angled parking for Wood Fire Pizza.
City staff said the lot is narrow and the proposed layout allows the business to meet parking requirements without altering the building exterior; staff recommended approval because the requested reduction “will not create any safety or visibility concerns,” and the design is compatible with surrounding properties. No members of the public spoke at the hearing.
Commission discussion noted ongoing parking pressure on 8th Street and that interior parking will help address congestion; commissioners referenced a nearby building with past variances but agreed the current plan is an appropriate solution for the constrained site. The motion to grant the variance, incorporating staff findings, was made by Commissioner Dan (speaker 3), seconded by Kelsey (speaker 5), and approved by voice vote.
