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Resident seeks variance for non‑permitted deck; commission outlines options, tables case to April 16
Summary
Harley Derman, a homeowner on South Dolly Drive, told the Planning & Zoning Commission his rear deck appears to have been built without a permit and falls inside the 25‑foot rear setback; staff described options — rebuild to code, apply for a variance (fee $375) or pursue ordinance changes — and the Board of Adjustment tabled the variance to the April 16 public hearing.
Harley Derman told the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 2 that a deteriorated rear deck at his house, 1605 South Dolly Drive, appears to have been constructed without the required permit and now sits inside the town's rear setback.
"I've got an illegal structure," Derman said, explaining his contractor and a prior inspector appear to have allowed a raised wooden deck where the original permit showed a 12‑by‑4 concrete pad. Derman said he wants to replace the failing deck in the same footprint with composite decking and metal railing.
Staff described three paths. Paul, representing building inspections, said the first option is to obtain a building permit and rebuild to meet current code. He emphasized that a structure that…
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