Board of Adjustments approves setback variance for 323 Pine Drive

The Box Elder Board of Adjustments voted unanimously Feb. 24, 2026, to approve a variance (VARY 26-01-28-0002) for 323 Pine Drive that will allow a new primary residence on the parcel and treat the existing structure—described in the staff report as “less than 400 square feet”—as an accessory dwelling unit. The motion was made by Broomfield and seconded by Missal; all members present voted yes.

Laura Lee Patton, identified on the record as "Pine zoning director," said the lot is "a funky lot" constrained by a floodway and multiple easements and that the new house must be sited at an angle to remain clear of the floodway. "They have an existing home that's less than 400 square feet," Patton said, and staff recommended approval of the setback reduction so the property owner could place a new home on the parcel without demolishing the smaller existing structure. Patton also noted the applicant owns four parcels in the area and that the others are rentals.

Patton told the board the proposal reduces the required front setback in part from 25 feet to about 16 feet at one point on the lot and that utility connections will tie into existing city sewer and water. She said a separate floodplain development permit will be pursued as part of the project permitting process. The board raised no objections during discussion and the Chair closed the public hearing before the vote.

The motion recorded in the meeting cited the municipal code provisions read into the record; the board approved the variance by roll call with recorded yes votes from Broomfield, Kristen Levine, Missal, Powery and Ally. The board ended the meeting at 06:37 p.m.