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Board approves reduced rear setback after applicant agrees to remove large shed
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved variance BOA 2026-008 to reduce rear setbacks for a residential accessory structure after the applicant agreed to remove an oversized rear shed; the approval included a condition that the larger shed be removed.
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance on June 18 allowing reduced rear setbacks for a residential property, contingent on removal of an oversized accessory shed.
At the hearing, the case (BOA 2026-008) was introduced by staff and discussed by the applicant’s representative, who noted the variance request had been narrowed since a prior hearing. The presenter said the property is in an SFR‑5 zoning district on a nonconforming lot with 80‑ft depth (the district minimum is 100 ft), which limits buildable area. She said the property owner agreed to remove the larger accessory shed to address neighbors’ and board members’ concerns.
Board members questioned lot depth and setback impacts and said a reduced request — limited to a smaller rear shed, an attached deck and paver driveways — was reasonable given the lot’s historical dimensions. A motion to approve the variance with the condition that the large rear shed be removed passed on a roll call vote. Recorded votes included Mr. Connor, Mr. Betts, Farho, Mr. Cameron and Mr. McCray signaling approval.
The board’s action resolves the pending zoning encroachment for the smaller accessory features while explicitly requiring removal of the larger structure as part of the approval. The applicant may proceed with the remaining improvements in accordance with the approved variance and any applicable permit requirements.
