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Variance Request for 1 Dickman Island Wetland Setback

Original title: Application Number: VAR-WS 23-0754 Applicant: Keith & Rhonda Maule Location: 1 Dickman Island Folio Number: 031548.0300 Acreage (+/-): 4.34 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-1 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: PD (80-0175) Request: Requesting a Variance to Encroach into the Wetland Setback.

Record date · August 28, 2023

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What This Bill Does

Keith and Rhonda Maule have applied for a zoning to build within the protected area at their property located at 1 Dickman Island. The request is currently under review by the Land Use Hearing Officer.

Why it matters

This application determines whether the property owners at 1 Dickman Island will be granted legal permission to construct or develop within a designated environmental protection zone.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Keith & Rhonda Maule

The property owners are seeking a change to land-use regulations that currently restrict their ability to build in the wetland setback.

Indirectly affected

Local residents near Dickman Island

Nearby property owners may be affected by changes to environmental protections or development density in their immediate vicinity.

Key Facts

  • The applicants are Keith and Rhonda Maule.
  • The property is located at 1 Dickman Island (Folio Number 031548.0300).
  • The property size is approximately 4.34 acres.
  • The current zoning designation is PD (80-0175) within an Urban service area.
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  • The request is for a variance to encroach into a wetland setback.
  • The application is currently in the 'Second Reading' status.
  • The application was introduced on August 16, 2023.
  • The request is being processed by the Land Use Hearing Officer.

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 that this is in 'Second Reading'?
This indicates the application is moving through the formal legislative or administrative review process and has reached its second stage of consideration.

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