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Commission denies Culver request for side‑yard and impervious‑coverage variances
Summary
A variance request for a pole‑building addition that would raise impervious coverage to 36.2% (limit 25%) and a 4‑ft side‑yard setback (10 ft required) was denied; commissioners said they consistently uphold the 25% maximum impervious coverage standard.
The planning commission denied a request from Stephanie and Nicholas Culver for a 4‑foot side‑yard setback where 10 feet is required and for impervious coverage of 36.2% where 25% is the maximum allowed. Staff presented the application and noted the existing structure sits at 6 feet; the proposed addition would expand impervious area beyond historical thresholds the board has enforced.
"I can't support impervious coverage beyond the 25%," a commissioner said during discussion; multiple commissioners concurred that the board has consistently held to the 25% standard and therefore could not support the requested deviation. A motion to deny the variances based on the findings of fact in the staff report was moved and seconded, and the board approved the denial by voice vote.
The denial leaves the applicants the option to redesign the project to meet the 25% limit or reduce building size so the addition can be accommodated without exceeding impervious coverage limits.
