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Planning Commission approves McPherson family site‑plan revision allowing 14‑foot home shift
Summary
The Huntsville Town Planning Commission unanimously approved a revised land‑use permit allowing the McPherson family to shift their planned home roughly 14 feet toward 400 S at 395 S 7700 E (Parcel #240100001); an existing shed is grandfathered but would need to comply if moved.
The Huntsville Town Planning Commission voted unanimously April 17 to approve a revision to the McPhersons’ land‑use permit for 395 S 7700 E (Parcel #240100001), allowing the proposed house to be shifted about 14 feet toward 400 S. Commissioner Steve Songer made the motion to approve; Commissioner Liz Poulter seconded and the votes were recorded as all Aye.
Town staff and the commission discussed an existing shed on the property that currently sits outside the modern setback. Chairman Allen Endicott cautioned that while the shed is grandfathered as an existing structure, it would need to meet current code if the owners move it. The commission referenced Town code 15.6.4 E (corner‑lot provisions) during the review and concluded the revised site plan was allowable under the current interpretation.
The attached site plan and construction notes filed with the application call for standard erosion controls and grading: surface drainage is to be directed to storm sewer or an approved point of collection; grades adjacent to foundation walls must fall a minimum of 6 inches within the first 10 feet (5% slope); and gravel bags or equivalent BMPs are to be placed around storm drains during construction. The McPherson parcel is listed on the plan as approximately 0.99 acres.
No public comments were recorded on this agenda item. With approval granted, the McPhersons may proceed with permitting under the revised site plan; any relocation of the shed will require compliance with current setback rules or a separate application if they seek to retain its current position.
