Large home vs. open space rules near 27th & Peoria
Summary
A 30x50 shop on a big lot was denied after neighbors feared a car-repair business, drainage impacts near a Moser Creek tributary, and blind-hill traffic. The board pointed out the owner could attach the building to the house and skip the variance entirely.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner can still get his storage by attaching the building to the house, but must redesign and repermit.
Neighbors who wanted assurance the large building won't become a business or worsen drainage.
The property owner, who must redesign his storage plan or attach it to the house.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Adjustment - Oct 27, 2026
A builder says a paved emergency-access easement makes it impossible to fit a 3,700-square-foot house and required open space on the smallest lot in a new subdivision — the board isn't convinced yet and will revisit it in November.
Board of Adjustment - May 12, 2026
A 30x50 shop on a big lot was denied after neighbors feared a car-repair business, drainage impacts near a Moser Creek tributary, and blind-hill traffic. The board pointed out the owner could attach the building to the house and skip the variance entirely.
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