Front‑yard pole barn denied after board cites scale and placement concerns

Jul 24, 2026

A requested 72x48, 26 ft‑9 in front‑yard pole barn to house an oversized RV was denied after the board raised aesthetic and placement concerns and suggested smaller dimensions or a different site.

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The board denied a front‑yard variance request for a 72x48 accessory structure proposed at 497 East Brodie Grove for an oversized RV and storage. Builder Kale Carlson said the owner needed 26 ft 9 in of height to perform rooftop maintenance on a 13‑ft tall RV; the board repeatedly cited scale and front‑yard placement as unsuitable and recommended either moving the building behind the house or reducing height and footprint. The chair said the requested height was excessive for a front‑yard location and denied the variance (case DBDash2026Dash41): “I would deny case DBDash2026Dash41,” the chair stated on the record.

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