Variance Request for Wetland Setback at Lake Hills Drive

Original title: Application Number: VAR-WS 26-0149 Applicant: ERIC & LAJOYCE HOUSTON Location: Lake Hills Dr 350ft E of Lake Hills Dr & Falkirk Pl intersection N side of St. Folio Number: 76828.6090 Acreage (+/-): 0.98 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-4 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-2 Request: Requesting a Variance to Encroach into the Wetland Setback.

Record date · January 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Eric and LaJoyce Houston have applied for a zoning to build within the protected area on their 0.98-acre property. The request is currently pending review by the Land Use Hearing Officer.

Why it matters

This application determines whether the property owners are permitted to conduct development activities within a designated environmental protection zone, which sets a precedent for land use regulations in the area.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Eric and LaJoyce Houston

The applicants are seeking permission to modify development restrictions on their property.

Indirectly affected

Nearby property owners

Residents in the vicinity may be affected by changes to land use or environmental protections in their neighborhood.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wetland setback?

A is a designated buffer zone around a wetland where construction or development is typically restricted to protect the environmental integrity of the area.

What does it mean to request a variance?

A is a formal request to deviate from current zoning requirements or land use regulations for a specific property.

Who decides if this request is approved?

The Land Use Hearing Officer is the body responsible for reviewing and deciding on this site development request.

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