Board of Adjustment - 05/07/2026

The City of Watertown Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 7, 2026, primarily addressing zoning and variance requests related to property development. Key procurement-related discussions included a conditional use permit request by developer Dave McElhaney to replace nine manufactured homes with three affordable fourplex apartment buildings at 1010 and 1022 4th Avenue Northwest. The board unanimously approved the conditional use permit, noting compliance with zoning and floodplain regulations. Additionally, the board approved variances for residential property setbacks to allow construction of a deck and a covered porch addition at separate locations. The meeting also included a caution about a scam email falsely requesting additional fees from an applicant. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed.