Council hears request to reduce side-yard setback at 1983 Elwyn Drive

Aug 13, 2026

Planning staff recommended approval of a variance to reduce the required 7.5-foot side-yard setback to 4.3 feet at 1983 Elwyn Drive, saying the house siting creates a hardship. A proponent said the new two-story porch replaces an unsafe deck. Council will take final action at the Tuesday meeting.

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Mayor Brian Mok opened a public hearing on PZ20261730, a variance request for 1983 Elwyn Drive to reduce the side-yard setback from 7.5 feet to 4.3 feet. Matt Adams, the city's Planning and Development Director, told council the house sits closer to the side property line than the UDO requires and staff found a hardship and recommended approval.

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