Board of Zoning Appeals - August 20, 2026

The City of Salina Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to a construction project at 615 Oakdale Drive. The applicant, Bevon Welsh on behalf of Lloyds of Kansas LLC, sought a 5.7-foot variance from the required 10-foot sideyard setback to reconstruct an exterior staircase serving upper-level units of an existing multifamily dwelling. The board reviewed staff analysis confirming the staircase predated current zoning requirements and that the variance was necessary to meet modern building codes without extensive interior renovations. After discussing the five variance criteria, the board approved the variance with conditions including adherence to submitted plans and building codes. No other procurement or budget matters were addressed during the meeting.