New-construction variances and shallow-lot standards
Summary
The board wrestled with whether a brand-new house on an unusual shallow lot should get variance relief, or whether the city should write a shallow-lot pool rule instead. Dissenting members said new builds should work within the code as written.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supporters noted the new home should raise nearby property values.
The property owner gains a usable pool on a lot that otherwise couldn't fit one.
The next-door neighbor says two-story replacement homes are eroding the privacy and character she moved here for.
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