Adopt Resolution #25-238 Approving an Extension of a Variance to Height for a Detached Accessory Building at 17646 St. Francis Boulevard NW (Project #24-121); Case of Chuck and Angie Lattery

On October 24, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution #24-284 granting a variance to deviate from the height restriction for a detached accessory building located in the side yard of the property known as 17646 St. Francis Boulevard NW (the "Subject Property").  On September 30, 2025, the City received a written request from Chuck and Angie Lattery (the "Applicant") seeking an extension to ensure they can obtain the building permit needed before construction can begin.  Mr. Lattery suffered a back injury in November 2024, which severely limited his physical abilities until approximately March 2025.  There was also a death in the family, which further delayed the Applicant's ability to obtain the building permit.  Thus, the Applicant is seeking this extension to ensure that the variance does not become null and void, which will occur on October 25, 2025, if a building permit for the detached garage is not issued.  Should the City Council adopt Resolution #25-238, it will supersede the original variance (Resolution #24-284) and will give the Applicant until October 14, 2026, to obtain a building permit for the detached accessory building.  Efforts to construct this accessory structure will also aid in the corrections of code violations, in which the property owner has progressed to correct over the last several months.

All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility.

Staff recommends adopting Resolution #25-238 granting an extension for a variance to height standards for a detached accessory building.

Motion to adopt Resolution #25-238 granting an extension for a variance to height standards for a detached accessory building.