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Commission grants after‑the‑fact side‑yard variance for Swenson outbuilding
Summary
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.
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.
Staff explained the encroachment as a property‑corner misinterpretation during permit location: "We were able to locate the property corner, and as they tried to extrapolate that to the property line, they misinterpreted where that line went," the planner said. Commissioners characterized the encroachment as "minimal" because it affects only a small corner of the building, and several members noted the applicant had obtained building permits and completed septic inspection and design.
Following discussion, a motion to approve the after‑the‑fact variance passed. The board confirmed the applicants understand the approval is final and that any future changes would require a new application and permitting.
