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Board recommends variance for Spearfish Canyon cabin garage to board of adjustment
Summary
The board recommended that the Board of Adjustment hear variances for a dilapidated detached garage in Spearfish Canyon, finding special conditions tied to pre‑existing lot lines; staff outlined three explicit setback variances before the board voted to forward the recommendation.
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board voted to recommend that the Board of Adjustment consider variance requests from Dennis and Lynn Thomas for a detached, grandfathered garage in Spearfish Canyon.
Staff explained the property is in a flood plain and the owners plan an addition to a detached garage that predates current lot lines. "What they're doing is requesting a 9.2 foot variance to the front setback requirement of 25 feet. It's a 6.9 foot variance to the side setback requirement of 10 feet and a 2.9 varies to the rear setback of 10 feet," Bruce said. Board members discussed whether the preexisting garage and lot configuration constituted a special condition that would justify relief.
After discussion about neighborhood impact and special conditions tied to preexisting development, a motion to recommend approval to the Board of Adjustment was made and seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote, and staff noted that the matter will require the public hearings that the Board of Adjustment holds. The board emphasized that this action is a recommendation only; final action will be taken by the Board of Adjustment at its public hearing.
