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Appeals commission denies variance for accessory building at 5687 South Lawson Street
Summary
The Littleton Appeals and Adjustment Commission rejected a post‑construction variance request to legalize a shed addition at 5687 South Lawson Street, after staff recommended denial and neighbors urged protection of the Lawson Heights Historic District; the motion to approve failed by a clerk‑announced tally of “zero in favor with three opposed.”
The Littleton Appeals and Adjustment Commission voted to deny a variance that would have legalized a recently built addition to an accessory structure at 5687 South Lawson Street.
The proposal, filed as AAC Resolution 02 2026, sought to reduce the standard five‑foot setback for accessory buildings to 2.6 feet along the north property line and 1.3 feet along the west property line. City senior planner Sarah told commissioners the addition had been constructed before permits were obtained and that staff found the application met three of the six required variance criteria but not all of them; for that reason staff recommended denial.
Neighbors and other public commenters urged denial. Stu Maher, who identified himself as a resident at 5645 South Crocker…
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