Board of Adjustment - 08/20/2026

The City of Watertown Board of Adjustment held a meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily to consider conditional use requests and zoning variances related to specific properties. Key procurement-related discussions included a conditional use request for 1016 5th Avenue Southeast, where the board deliberated on allowing continued residential use, permitting a daycare facility as a conditional use in a C3 Highway Commercial zone, and approving the property for educational institution use including preschool. The board approved the daycare and educational institution uses with conditions, while the residential use continuation was not approved. Another significant agenda item involved a variance request for a fence encroaching on a clear view triangle at 1211 11th Street Southeast. The board approved the variance, noting it would not significantly impact traffic safety. Additionally, the board discussed a forthcoming ordinance amendment to clarify clear view triangle regulations for alleys, which will proceed to the planning commission and city council. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were taken, but zoning decisions could influence future commercial leasing and development opportunities in the city.