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BOA approves two setback variances to allow attached garage addition at 212 South Saunders
Summary
The board approved two separate variances for 212 South Saunders authorizing an attached two‑car garage to encroach 8 feet into the south side setback and 10 feet into the rear setback after staff said the house predates the UDC and owners demonstrated constrained buildable area.
Staff presented two related variance requests for the Andersons (application via Heather Bateman) at 212 South Saunders: (1) an 8‑foot encroachment into the required 20‑foot south side setback and (2) a 10‑foot encroachment into the 20‑foot rear setback to permit an attached two‑car garage. The property sits in a C‑3 commercial zoning district overlain by a downtown community overlay that allows residential use but not adjusted dimensional standards; staff explained an existing nonconforming house (built 1962) and the neighborhood’s evolution left the owners limited buildable area.
Neighbors and the property owner (Jeff Anderson) described support and contended the proposed garage would replace an old carport location and help secure the property. Staff reviewed five findings of fact and noted the proposed 10‑ft rear and 12‑ft/10‑ft dimensions are consistent with less‑intensive residential district practices. Board members raised questions about emergency access and serviceability but heard that the design would be flush with the house and would not create a ‘‘snout‑house’’ condition. The board voted separately to approve both variances; both motions passed unanimously.
