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Board approves setback variance for garage at 1540 Washington Avenue
Summary
Sheldon City Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing the replacement of a 21-by-26-foot garage with a 26-by-50-foot garage at 1540 Washington Avenue so the homeowners can park both vehicles inside; staff said neighbors were contacted and one emailed approval was received.
The Sheldon City Board of Adjustment approved a setback variance to allow replacement of an existing garage at 1540 Washington Avenue so the homeowners can park both of their vehicles inside.
The applicants, identified in the agenda as Dennis and Lori, told the board their current garage is 21 feet wide by 26 feet deep and “physically will not fit” both vehicles or allow occupants to exit comfortably. They asked to demolish the existing structure and build a new 26-foot-wide by 50-foot-deep garage, noting the extra depth would also contain an existing hobby wood shop.
City staff said they walked adjacent neighbors and received one phone approval from a neighbor, and staff reminded the applicants that the city does not search for private easements; applicants must file the required utility one-call and verify easements independently. The staff report stated no other objections were received.
A board member moved to approve the variance for the garage addition; the motion passed on a roll-call vote. The record shows the motion carried by a 4–0 tally.
The board did not attach additional conditions on the permit in the discussion recorded in the meeting minutes. Next steps noted on the record included the applicant obtaining any required permits and completing any utility clearance checks before construction begins.
The board moved on to the next agenda item following the vote.
