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Heezen family seeks 5‑foot rear setback for garage; adjacent business objects
Summary
At the Aug. 26 Humboldt Planning and Zoning meeting, Cody and Lisa Heezen requested a variance to build a garage 5 feet from the rear lot line instead of the required 25 feet. Neighbor Jesse Travis objected; the board gave the parties two weeks to reach an agreement.
At its Aug. 26, 2024 meeting at the Humboldt Community Center, the Humboldt Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on a variance request from Cody and Lisa Heezen to reduce the rear setback for a new garage from the required 25 feet to 5 feet.
Jesse Travis, owner of Travis Taxidermy, which borders the Heezen property to the north, told the board he objected to the requested reduction in setback. The minutes state only that Travis was present and objected; no verbatim testimony is recorded in the minutes.
After brief discussion, Chairman Dave Froke moved and Brad Gibbens seconded a motion to allow two weeks for the two property owners to develop an agreeable plan. The board voted unanimously to adopt that motion, effectively postponing a final decision on the variance for two weeks. The minutes record a roll-call vote with all members voting aye on the motion to allow the additional time.
Why it matters: setback variances can affect access, sight lines, and property use for neighboring businesses and residences. The board’s deferral gives the adjacent property owners a chance to negotiate a compromise before the board takes a formal vote.
What’s next: the board provided two weeks for the Heezens and the adjacent property owner to reach an agreeable plan; the item appears on the board’s list of items for the next meeting cycle if an agreement is not reached.
