Commission grants after‑the‑fact side‑yard variance for Swenson outbuilding
Jun 18, 2025
The planning commission approved an after‑the‑fact variance allowing a corner of a recently constructed accessory building to encroach 3 feet into a 10‑foot side‑yard setback, finding the encroachment minimal and triggered by a survey misinterpretation.
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The commission approved an after‑the‑fact variance for the Swenson property that lets a small corner of a 2,560‑square‑foot accessory structure remain 3 feet from the side‑yard where 10 feet is required.
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