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County requires stamped survey for homeowner's setback variance request
Summary
An applicant seeking a 15-foot setback variance for a garage was told the board requires a current stamped survey before the commission will accept or act on the variance; commissioners emphasized the survey protects property owners and neighbors.
A property owner seeking a front-setback variance for a three-car garage appealed the planning director's decision that a stamped survey is required before a variance application may proceed. The homeowner said he had two prior surveys and that a recent neighbor's survey confirmed the pin placement; planning staff argued that a current stamped survey is necessary to remove uncertainty and to document precisely what relief the board would approve.
After discussion about costs and the potential for neighbor complaints, a motion was made to require the applicant to submit a stamped survey to verify the distance needed for the setback. The commission carried the motion, with staff noting the requirement has been in place for setback variances since 2019 and that the survey protects both the applicant and adjacent property owners.
Commissioners suggested the applicant pursue a copy of the neighbor's recent survey to save cost and recommended meeting with staff and the district commissioner for a site visit before resubmitting a final variance application.
