Commission recommends interim permit for single accessory structure in Franconia Township

Jul 2, 2026

The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) of an Interim Use Permit allowing one 12x18-foot accessory building on an 18.78± acre AG parcel prior to construction of a principal dwelling, with conditions including driveway permitting and annual certification.

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The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of an Interim Use Permit for property owners Jonathan and Nicole Baumann to place a single 12-by-18-foot accessory structure for personal storage on an 18.78± acre agricultural parcel in Franconia Township. Beth Gervais, the county Land Services Coordinator, said the structure meets AG District setbacks and that the Franconia Town Board recommended approval. The permit includes standard limits: no sanitary facilities in the structure until a principal dwelling exists, prohibition on overnight accommodations, annual certification, and expiration once a principal structure is built.

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