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Board leans toward approval of small height variance for accessory structure, tables to draft findings
Summary
Ada County commissioners indicated support for a minor variance allowing an accessory structure that is 1.5 ft over the height limit, and tabled the item to April 28 for staff to prepare findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting approval.
Ada County commissioners on April 8 discussed a variance request for an accessory structure at 3967 South Cold Stream Avenue that exceeds the 24‑foot height limit by approximately 1.5 feet. Staff recommended denial because the structure does not meet variance criteria; the applicant, Robert Sanchez, said the building was erected about 2021–2022 and apologized for the error.
Sanchez said the structure sits about 75 feet from his house and is screened by trees; neighbors who viewed the structure reported no objections. Several commissioners described the overage as minor and unlikely to harm neighbors. The board voted to table the item to April 28 so staff can draft findings of fact and conclusions of law reflecting approval.
