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Cannabis setback variance denied

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Duplex variance request delayed for more information

The Board tabled Danielle Jo Zinke’s request to convert 427 W. 5th Street into a duplex until July 1, 2026, so she can provide additional information. The request involves exceptions to the city’s 8,000-square-foot lot-area requirement and side- and rear-yard setbacks.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Board approves zero-setback construction variance

The Board unanimously approved a variance allowing a 13-by-20-foot shed on a 14-by-26-foot slab and a 20-by-22-foot garage addition at 161 North Baker, all aligned with an existing garage at a zero-foot side setback. The approval requires gutters, and no action can be taken during the 10-day appeal period.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Setback variance decision moves toward denial

The Board unanimously postponed a decision on a request to reduce the required rear-yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet at 206 Oak Leaf Drive and directed staff to prepare a resolution of denial for the next meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Garage setback variance approved

The Board unanimously approved a variance allowing a detached garage at 753 Jimmy Carter Place to sit 3 feet 6 inches from the rear lot line instead of the required 5 feet. The garage eaves will be 2 feet 6 inches from the lot line, and the decision has a 10-day appeal period.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Cannabis setback variance denied

The Board unanimously denied a variance allowing Snack Hustle, LLC to operate a cannabis dispensary at 1630 West Service Drive about 80 feet from a residential structure, short of the required 150-foot setback. It unanimously approved a separate variance allowing a one-foot side-yard setback for an open carport at 477 East Fifth Street, instead of the required five feet.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Triplex Conversion Variances Approved

The Board unanimously approved variances allowing 177 Mankato Avenue to be converted from a long-vacant single-family building into a triplex for up to six occupants. The approval allows setbacks of 11 feet in front, 3 feet on the side, and 20 feet in back, instead of the required 25, 12, and 40 feet. A 10-day appeal period applies.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Board approves fieldhouse and housing variances

The Board unanimously approved a variance allowing a fieldhouse at 457 Gould Street to reach 43 feet 3 inches, above the 35-foot limit for the R-2 zoning district. It also approved, by a 4-1 vote, lifting the owner-occupancy condition on a triplex property.

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