City Halts Work Due to Setback Errors
Ron Ares February 26th, 2009
Whoops.
According to an article in the West Linn Tidings, the city has issued stop-work orders on a handful of houses under construction in the Parker Crest neighborhood. Apparently, foundations were poured and houses framed too close to the front lot line. Homes affected are in the D.R. Horton Parker Crest subdivision, a 31-unit project.
“Their structures are encroaching into the front setback,” acting Planning Director Chris Kerr said. “It appears they made a mistake.”
City code outlines building standards. In Parker Crest’s case, Kerr said houses should be set back at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
“In this case, it’s very clear,” he said. “They’re encroaching into it.”
Assistant to the city manager Kirsten Wyatt said the developer now has two choices: to move the houses or to apply for a variance to city code.
She wasn’t sure whether the city would impose fines for any violations.
But the article also mentions some inconsistencies with how the city has managed its project reviews. Sounds like there could be some finger-pointing coming.
More details at the West Linn Tidings.
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