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Read. Follow. Verify.Appeal Denied for Workshop Setback Variance at 1220 George Street
Record date · January 14, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed an appeal regarding a denied request for zoning s at 1220 George Street. The applicant sought to reduce required rear and side yard s to build a workshop, but the appeal failed.
The denial means the property owner at 1220 George Street must adhere to existing zoning requirements of 30 feet for the rear yard and 7.5 feet for the side yard, preventing the construction of the workshop as proposed.
Who It Affects
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Crystal Morse
The appellant is restricted from building the workshop according to the proposed dimensions due to the denial of the variance.
R-1A District Residents
Residents in the district are subject to the enforcement of established setback standards for property improvements.
Key Facts
- The appeal of the Board of Adjustment's decision to deny the variance request failed.
- The applicant requested a rear yard setback variance reduction from 30 feet to 3 feet.
- The applicant requested a north side yard setback variance reduction from 7.5 feet to 4.5 feet.
- The property is located in an R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) zoning district.
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- The proposed structure is a workshop.
- The case was filed under number 2024-1523.
- The matter was heard by the Board of County Commissioners as a quasi-judicial public hearing.
- The item was introduced on November 12, 2024.
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