Powerpoint Presentation

Peterson Residence Detached Structures
VAR25-03
Board of Adjustment Hearing – June 12, 2025
Amy Schwenner
Planner

Request
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Variance approval to increase the maximum height to 
eighteen feet (18’) from sixteen feet (16’) and to reduce 
the side setback from ten feet (10’) to seven feet (7’) in 
the SR-30 PRD zoning district for a residential detached 
structure.
Applicant: Elizabeth Peterson
Owner: Douglas Peterson

Vicinity Map
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Northwest of 
the intersection 
of 51st Avenue 
and Greenway 
Road
SITE
CITY 
HALL

Zoning Map
4

Aerial Map
5

Site Plan
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ADU in green
•
Meets all 
requirements
RV Garage in 
orange
•
Meets rear 
detached 
accessory 
setback

Project Details
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PROPOSED
CURRENT
SUBJECT
N/A
33,432 SF
LOT AREA
6,601 SF (20%)
4,345 SF (13%)
LOT COVER (MAX 30%)
18'-0"
16'-0" MAX
DETACHED ACSY HT
10'
10'
WEST (SIDE) STBK
25'
25'
SOUTH (REAR) STBK 
FOR 18’ HT
7'
10'
EAST (SIDE) STBK

Public Involvement 
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• Notification Letter: April 9, 2025
• Reminder Postcards: May 16, 2025
• Site Posting: May 19, 2025
• Notice of Public Hearing: May 21, 2025
• East side neighbor has no opposition

Findings & Analysis
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1. There are special circumstances or conditions 
applicable to the property including its size. shape, 
topography. location. or surroundings which were not 
self-imposed by the owner;
– Yes: Existing RV gate located seven feet from the
property line

Findings & Analysis
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2. Due to the special circumstances, the strict application 
of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive the property of 
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same 
classification in same zoning district;
– No: able to place structures within parameters set by
UDC

Findings & Analysis
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3. Granting the variance will not have a detrimental effect 
on the property, adjoining property, the surrounding 
neighborhood, or the City in general.
– Yes: Adjacent property approves; no others affected

Recommendation
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If the Board decides to grant the variance in full or in part, 
the following stipulation is recommended:
Development shall be in substantial conformance with 
the site plan, date stamped approved March 17, 2025.

Board of Adjustment Hearing – June 12, 2025
Amy Schwenner
Planner
Peterson Residence Detached Structures
VAR25-03