Planning board approves variances for accessory building at 403 Mound Street

The Village of Hebron Planning & Zoning Board on Feb. 5 unanimously approved two variances allowing accessory-building exceptions for the property at 403 Mound Street.

Nathan Corum, representing the applicants Nathan and Jessica Corum, answered board questions about the proposal and said the new building would have driveway access; he said his current shed measures about 10 by 10 feet. The variances sought were under Zoning Code Chapters 1115 and 1159: an exception to the rule requiring prior board approval when more than one accessory structure is proposed on a single residential lot, and relief from dimensional limits that otherwise cap accessory buildings on lots of one acre or less (the code lists a 1,400-square-foot maximum, a single story, side walls no higher than 10 feet, a total height limit of 18 feet and maximum door height of 10 feet).

Board member Mike McFarland moved to approve the variance for accessory building quantity; Mr. Randy Wolf seconded. The motion passed unanimously (Scott Jacobs, Mike McFarland, Rick Stoner, Valerie Mockus and Randy Wolf). Dr. Valerie Mockus moved to approve the dimensional/lot-size variance; Mr. Scott Jacobs seconded and that motion also passed unanimously.

Staff reported there had been no written objections from neighbors; one resident phoned staff with a procedural question about why they received notice. The board conducted the public hearing and then made its decision during the regular meeting rather than waiting the full 30 days allowed for some hearings.

The board did not specify additional conditions or timelines tied to the variances in the record. The board's next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024.