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Commission approves staff-recommended variance to allow 8‑foot setback for garage at 1112 McKinley Avenue
Summary
After a public hearing, the commission approved a staff-recommended variance allowing an 8-foot setback from the alley (instead of the required 20 feet) for a garage at 1112 McKinley Avenue; a resident raised concerns about utility boxes and drainage, and the approval will be forwarded to the Community Development Committee and city council for final action.
The commission voted to approve a variance that would allow an 8-foot setback from the alley for a proposed garage at 1112 McKinley Avenue, rather than the standard 20-foot alley setback.
City staff presented the request and recommended approval, saying the variance meets the zoning ordinance’s intent and is consistent with the comprehensive plan because the proposal is a residential use similar to neighboring structures. Staff noted the property currently lacks a garage and that access to the new garage would be from McKinley Avenue, not the alley. Staff listed findings supporting the variance, including that the proposal would put the property…
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