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Council’s straw poll rejects variance for 12'x20' shed at 1011 Monroe Street

City of Mendota City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

A straw poll at the May 4 meeting indicated unanimous disapproval of a variance request from Roger Sines for a 12'x20' portable rear-yard shed at 1011 Monroe Street; the building inspector recommended denial citing multiple ordinance violations.

A straw poll was held on a variance request from Roger Sines for a 12'x20' portable shed at 1011 Monroe Street. Meeting minutes record that the building inspector (identified as Building Inspector Boelk) said the proposed shed would violate ordinance requirements governing rear‑yard coverage, setback from lot lines and spacing between principal and accessory structures. Although adjacent property owners had signed in support, the straw poll indicated unanimous disapproval; Mayor David W. Boelk said the straw poll will be formalized at the next council meeting.

The minutes do not record a formal motion or final administrative denial at this meeting; the building inspector recommended denial and the council’s straw poll provides guidance for council action when the item returns for formal consideration.