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Aspen Avenue garage setback variance
Summary
A River Ridge homeowner wanted to extend his garage to about 5 feet from the side lot line, well inside the 8-foot requirement, to store gear for a growing family. The board sided with staff that no hardship exists and denied it unanimously.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Neighbors who supported the 8-foot setback standard are protected from precedent-setting encroachments.
⚠️Who could be affected
The Weibel family must scale back or redesign their planned garage addition.
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