TO: Zoning Commission
THRU: Jennifer C. Baptiste - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Mikayla Layral - Planner II
DATE: October 13, 2026
RE:Title
A26-45: A variance at 2951 Darien Dr. (0426781549000) to reduce the corner side setback from 30 ft. to 20 ft. in a Single-Family Residential 10 (SF-10) zoning district owned by Donald & Tonya Watkins. Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 5 – Councilman Lynne Greene
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2: Economic & Strategic Growth
Objective 2.6: To manage the City’s future growth and strategic land use.
Goal 3: Desirable Place to Live, Work, & Recreate
Objective 3.5: To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods.
Executive Summary:
The applicant is requesting a variance from the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce the required corner side setback, from 30 ft. to 20 ft. The subject property is a corner lot developed with an existing single-family dwelling, detached garage, and deck that are approximately 20 ft. from the corner side property line. The variance would allow the existing structures to remain in their current location and permit the addition of a roof over the existing deck. The proposed roof will remain within the existing deck footprint and will not result in any additional encroachment into the required setback.
Per Section 30.2.C.14, variances are intended to provide relief from dimensional standards in cases where exceptional conditions – beyond the landowner’s control – create a unique hardship under the strict application of the Ordinance. Variances do not authorize changes to permitted uses or modify conditions of approval, and they are to be granted only under limited and specific circumstances.
Background:
Owner: Donald & Tonya Watkins
Applicant: Kyle Speese, Titan Decks LLC
Requested Action: Reduce the corner side setback from 30 ft. to 20 ft.
Zoning District: SF-10 (Single Family Residential 10)
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