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Council approves after‑the‑fact front‑deck variance for Matthew Egan
Summary
The council approved variance V5‑2025 to reduce a front setback from 30 feet to 12 feet 3 inches for a widened front deck at 3054 Street NE (applicant Matthew Egan); planning staff required a building permit and inspections as conditions.
The New Prague City Council approved resolution 25‑07‑07‑01 on July 7 to grant variance V5‑2025, allowing a reduced front-yard setback for a front deck at 3054 Street Northeast.
Planning staff explained the deck was built in 1972 and that the applicant, Matthew Egan, widened an existing front deck without a permit. The requested variance reduces the required 30‑foot front setback to 12 feet 3 inches; staff and the planning commission (4‑0 recommendation) supported approval with the condition that the owner obtain the necessary building permit and inspections.
During discussion staff noted the deck does not extend closer to Fourth Street than the original structure but the additional two feet of width triggered the variance process. A motion by Bruce Wolf, seconded by Rick, passed on a 5‑0 voice vote.
The council record notes the variance was treated as an after‑the‑fact request tied to resolving property‑line and permitting issues; the approval requires the applicant to complete permitting and inspection steps.
