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Board overturns Planning & Zoning denial, approves variance for Joel Johnson (APP‑VAR26‑0003)
Summary
After a public hearing, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners overturned a Planning & Zoning Commission denial and approved Joel Johnson’s variance (APP‑VAR26‑0003) to allow a 26‑foot structure 12 feet from the property line where 22 feet is required; the board noted adjacent neighbors expressed no opposition.
Planning & Zoning staff presented an appeal (APP‑VAR26‑0003) by applicant Joel Johnson for a property at 141 N 4090 E in Rocky Mountain Estates. The request sought to overturn a Planning & Zoning Commission denial of a variance to allow a 26‑foot‑high shop to be built 12 feet from the property line where 22 feet is required under Chapter 112, Section 112‑263.
Planner Jenna Heunnekens and Planning & Zoning Director Milton Ollerton described the March 18 decision and the staff findings, including concerns that the original denial cited a self‑imposed hardship and the absence of a site plan showing constraints. Johnson, the applicant, confirmed he lives at 141 N 4090 E and said adjacent property owners Nathan Spencer and Chad Siddoway did not oppose the project.
The board closed the public hearing, deliberated and found that neighbor opposition—normally a major consideration—had been resolved. Commissioner Young moved to overturn the Planning & Zoning Commission decision and approve APP‑VAR26‑0003; Commissioner Clark seconded and the motion passed. No conditions beyond those in the staff record were recorded in the meeting minutes.
