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BZA approves deck variance for Larson property in Cordray Sweetwater Conservancy District
Summary
The board approved a rear-setback variance for a proposed deck and storage shed at 7225 Center Lake Road, citing existing dock construction and precedent of reduced setbacks within the lake conservancy district.
The Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve Docket 26-VAR-06, allowing a reduced rear setback for construction of an 18-by-23 covered deck and an attached storage roof at 7225 Center Lake Road in the Cordray Sweetwater Conservancy District.
Planning staff said the nearest point of the proposed deck would be five feet from the rear property line and noted several nearby properties in the lake district have reduced setbacks. Ethan Martin of Harold Construction identified himself and described the deck location relative to existing stairs, a retaining wall, and the septic system. Board members focused on the site’s existing dock and lakefront conditions when assessing visual impacts.
"I don't have a problem with this one," Michael Harrison said in support, citing the district’s established precedents for reduced setbacks. The board discussed the broader question of consistency and enforcement in lake-area cases but moved to approve the variance with typical permitting conditions and reminders to obtain building permits.
The petition passed by roll call and petitioners were advised to follow the conservancy district’s rules for water-side improvements in addition to county permitting requirements.
