On Jan. 20, the planning commission once again voted to approve an “after-the-fact” variance. During this meeting, the commission provided no legal justification for exempting this applicant from provisions of code. The commission appeared confused, with some citing a “conflicting code.” There is, however, no conflict.
Code clearly identifies standards for “commercial” zones; a “zero lot line” and a 15-foot separation between buildings. Code states “Where more than one setback standard is applicable, the most…