At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council rejected a request from the Sheridan School District who wanted a variance to reduce the required 25-foot setback to 16-feet in order to build a covered open-air pavilion for student activities.
According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Board of Zoning Adjustment heard the request in March and took no action, resulting in an automatic defeat.
Sheridan School Superintendent Chad Pitts the appeal was based on the district being allowed to use an additional nine feet for the project and that the proposal would not interfere with future sidewalk or street plans.
Pitts said alternate locations for the pavilion were considered but those would have required students to cross streets or require additional infrastructure like restrooms.
Plans for the pavilion included a 50-yard field with end zones which Pitts said would provide relief during heat, allowing athletes to practice in a shaded environment.
During the public comment period, three residents spoke against allowing the plan.
