Two site variances sought for businesses in Hutchinson cleared a hurdle this week although city Planning and Development staff did not recommend approval.
The same board sitting as the Hutchinson Board of Zoning Appeals and Hutchinson Planning Commission heard the cases Tuesday night involving proposed construction of a small building at 930 E. 4th Ave. and a proposed electronic messaging sign at 3010 N. Plum St. In both cases, staff denial was overridden, with the board favoring the requests. The Board of Zoning Appeals’ decisions are final.
FedEx sought a variance for the rear yard setback and for the side street front yard setback to accommodate a 22-foot-by-16-foot building on property used for a warehouse and distribution at 920 E. 4th Ave. City staff supported the variance for the rear yard setback but recommended denial of the request for the other variance because of traffic safety concerns.
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