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Staff presents map of variance patterns; West Side shows more approvals
Summary
Staff presented an intern‑produced map of appeals through July 2026 showing a higher concentration of variance approvals on the West Side than the East Side and recommended targeted code review in corridors with repeat cases.
City staff presented an informational review of mapped appeals and variance decisions through July 2026 and highlighted geographic patterns and potential code issues.
The planner said the intern’s map shows a larger number of variance approvals on the West Side compared with the East Side, and identified recurring issues along corridors such as Nicolay and East Shore Drive where lot configurations and double‑fronting create repeated front‑yard and driveway conflicts. “West Side is asking for a lot more than the east side,” the staff presenter said while describing the distribution of cases. The board discussed whether targeted zoning amendments or PUD provisions might reduce repetitive appeals.
The presentation was for informational purposes; the board did not take formal action but encouraged staff to continue reviewing code tweaks in problem corridors and return with recommendations.
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