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Commission approves small lot-size variance at 217 East Avenue C
Summary
The commission granted a variance to reduce the R-1 minimum lot size from 6,250 sq ft to 6,119 sq ft for a parcel at the east yard of 217 E Ave C, finding the size discrepancy was not caused by the current owner and that setbacks can be met.
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot-size variance allowing a parcel at the east yard of 217 East Avenue C to be recorded at 6,119 square feet rather than the R-1 minimum of 6,250 square feet, with the condition that the applicant comply with all City, State and Federal requirements.
City Planner Ida Clark explained staff findings that the parcel is part of the original platted townsite and is physically constrained by existing homes and property boundaries, creating conditions peculiar to the land. Clark noted the minimum lot-size requirement and setback rules under Jerome Municipal Code and said city staff raised no objection to the variance request.
Applicant representative Dave Thibault told the commission the discrepancy resulted from an historical boundary change and that the owner was unaware of the reduced size; he said a home meeting current setbacks could be built. One resident, Elijah Gonzalez, opposed on grounds that lot sizes contribute to neighborhood character, but Thibault said a roughly 131-square-foot reduction would be unnoticeable by passersby.
Commissioner Benjamin Reed moved to approve the variance; Commissioner Jeff Schroeder seconded and the motion carried (AYE: Reed, Schroeder, Johnson). The variance was approved with the condition that any future construction comply with setback requirements and all other applicable regulations.
