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Side-yard setback variance at 610 Catalina Avenue
Summary
A homeowner wanted to double his garage, needing one foot less setback than code allows. The council granted it over a neighbor's objections about fire risk, privacy, and precedent.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No city cost; the variance affects only the two adjoining properties.
✅Who benefits
The Utec family, who can build their two-car garage.
⚠️Who could be affected
The neighbor to the north argues the reduced setback narrows emergency access, risks fire spread, and could limit her own future expansion options.
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