Commission approves waiver to legalize as-built rear addition

The commission approved a waiver to reduce a rear setback and legalize an as-built addition. The applicant said the addition was already constructed and the owner is pursuing permits to bring the structure into compliance.

Chris Christophe, who prepared the architectural and structural plans, told commissioners the addition encroaches into the 20-foot setback and is currently about five feet from the property line. Staff reported five approval cards and no protests. Commissioners noted that the applicant engaged neighbors and moved to approve the waiver under staff conditions.

Commissioners stressed that property owners should seek permits before construction but approved the application to regularize the structure and allow it to be permitted under county standards.