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Meeting Name: Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 3/22/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council Chambers
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23-0387 1D-1.Minutes of the December 7, 2022 ZBA MeetingMinutesMinutes of the December 7, 2022 ZBA MeetingApproved by the Board and forwarded  Action details Not available
23-0388 1E-1.ZBA22-2028; 1710 Dhu Varren RoadResolution/Public HearingZBA22-2028; 1710 Dhu Varren Road [postponed from January and February ZBA meetings] Robertson Brothers Homes is seeking a variance from the maximum front setback requirement (table 5.17-3) to begin construction on a proposing development project. In order to be compliant with the City’s minimum open space requirements, the developer removed proposed homes along the panhandle portion of the site plan. However, removing the proposed homes on the site plan resulted in the petitioner no longer meeting the maximum front setback requirement of 40’. The developer has recently acquired additional land along Pontiac Trail that will allow them to restore the proposed homes at 1710 Dhu Varren at a later date to meet the maximum front setback requirement.   Action details Not available
23-0388 1 ZBA22-2028; 1710 Dhu Varren RoadResolution/Public HearingZBA22-2028; 1710 Dhu Varren Road [postponed from January and February ZBA meetings] Robertson Brothers Homes is seeking a variance from the maximum front setback requirement (table 5.17-3) to begin construction on a proposing development project. In order to be compliant with the City’s minimum open space requirements, the developer removed proposed homes along the panhandle portion of the site plan. However, removing the proposed homes on the site plan resulted in the petitioner no longer meeting the maximum front setback requirement of 40’. The developer has recently acquired additional land along Pontiac Trail that will allow them to restore the proposed homes at 1710 Dhu Varren at a later date to meet the maximum front setback requirement.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0389 1E-2.ZBA23-0001; 518 Miller AvenueResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0001; 518 Miller Avenue [postponed from January and February ZBA meetings] Melrosa, LLC is seeking a five-foot lot width variance from Table 5-17.2 Two-Family Residential Zoning District Dimensions to begin construction on a 720 square foot two-story addition to the rear of an existing duplex. The first-floor addition will contain a primary bedroom, accessible bathroom and a mudroom. The second-floor addition will contain two bedrooms, bathroom and enlarged dining area. The new addition will meet the required side and rear setbacks. The subject property is zoned R2A Two-Family Dwelling. The existing lot is 35 feet in width and the R2A district requires a minimum 40-foot lot width.   Action details Not available
23-0389 1 ZBA23-0001; 518 Miller AvenueResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0001; 518 Miller Avenue [postponed from January and February ZBA meetings] Melrosa, LLC is seeking a five-foot lot width variance from Table 5-17.2 Two-Family Residential Zoning District Dimensions to begin construction on a 720 square foot two-story addition to the rear of an existing duplex. The first-floor addition will contain a primary bedroom, accessible bathroom and a mudroom. The second-floor addition will contain two bedrooms, bathroom and enlarged dining area. The new addition will meet the required side and rear setbacks. The subject property is zoned R2A Two-Family Dwelling. The existing lot is 35 feet in width and the R2A district requires a minimum 40-foot lot width.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0390 1E-3.ZBA23-0002; 511 East Ann StreetResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0002; 511 East Ann Street [postponed from January and February ZBA meetings] Rob Burroughs AIA of O/X Studios, representing property owner, is seeking variances from Section 5.32.2 (A)(2) Nonconforming Lot and Table 5.17-3 Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District Dimensions to create a second unit to an existing single-family residence. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family Dwelling District and requires a minimum lot size of 8,500 square feet and lot width of 60 feet. The existing lot is 6,473 square feet in area and 57 feet in width. A variance of 2,027 square- feet in area and three-foot in width is requested to allow for an additional dwelling unit on the subject nonconforming lot.   Action details Not available
23-0390 1 ZBA23-0002; 511 East Ann StreetResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0002; 511 East Ann Street [postponed from January and February ZBA meetings] Rob Burroughs AIA of O/X Studios, representing property owner, is seeking variances from Section 5.32.2 (A)(2) Nonconforming Lot and Table 5.17-3 Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District Dimensions to create a second unit to an existing single-family residence. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family Dwelling District and requires a minimum lot size of 8,500 square feet and lot width of 60 feet. The existing lot is 6,473 square feet in area and 57 feet in width. A variance of 2,027 square- feet in area and three-foot in width is requested to allow for an additional dwelling unit on the subject nonconforming lot.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0391 1E-4.ZBA23-0003; 1012 Hill StreetResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0003; 1012 Hill Street [postponed from February ZBA meeting] Robb Burroughs AIA of O/X Studios, representing property owner, are seeking a variance from Section 5.20 Landscaping, Screening and Buffering. A 15- foot Conflicting Landscape Use Buffer is required along the west side of the property where a shared driveway is located and a variance on the south side of the lot which is currently being used for parking. Relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure is being requested as the structure is being converted from three to four units. The existing structure contains three units with 19 total occupants. The petitioner seeks to increase to four units with 23 occupants. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Dwelling District.   Action details Not available
23-0391 1 ZBA23-0003; 1012 Hill StreetResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0003; 1012 Hill Street [postponed from February ZBA meeting] Robb Burroughs AIA of O/X Studios, representing property owner, are seeking a variance from Section 5.20 Landscaping, Screening and Buffering. A 15- foot Conflicting Landscape Use Buffer is required along the west side of the property where a shared driveway is located and a variance on the south side of the lot which is currently being used for parking. Relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure is being requested as the structure is being converted from three to four units. The existing structure contains three units with 19 total occupants. The petitioner seeks to increase to four units with 23 occupants. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Dwelling District.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0391 1 ZBA23-0003; 1012 Hill StreetResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0003; 1012 Hill Street [postponed from February ZBA meeting] Robb Burroughs AIA of O/X Studios, representing property owner, are seeking a variance from Section 5.20 Landscaping, Screening and Buffering. A 15- foot Conflicting Landscape Use Buffer is required along the west side of the property where a shared driveway is located and a variance on the south side of the lot which is currently being used for parking. Relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure is being requested as the structure is being converted from three to four units. The existing structure contains three units with 19 total occupants. The petitioner seeks to increase to four units with 23 occupants. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Dwelling District.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0392 1E-5.ZBA23-0004;435 Barber AvenueResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0004; 435 Barber Avenue [postponed from February ZBA meeting] The property owners are requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure to construct a new bedroom and bathroom over the existing garage. The home is located on a corner lot and does not meet the required average front setback on the Dupont Circle side of the property. The bedroom and bathroom will be approximately 900 square feet of new living space above the existing garage. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
23-0392 1 ZBA23-0004;435 Barber AvenueResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0004; 435 Barber Avenue [postponed from February ZBA meeting] The property owners are requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure to construct a new bedroom and bathroom over the existing garage. The home is located on a corner lot and does not meet the required average front setback on the Dupont Circle side of the property. The bedroom and bathroom will be approximately 900 square feet of new living space above the existing garage. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0394 1E-6.ZBA23-0005; 926 Greenwood AvenueResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0005; 926 Greenwood Avenue David Lewis, representing property owners, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 (C) Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure to convert the existing attached garage to new habitable space. The new space will accommodate an approximate 157 square foot bedroom. The parcel is nonconforming for lot area, width and the residence does not meet the required setbacks for the district. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family Dwelling District.   Action details Not available
23-0394 1 ZBA23-0005; 926 Greenwood AvenueResolution/Public HearingZBA23-0005; 926 Greenwood Avenue David Lewis, representing property owners, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 (C) Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure to convert the existing attached garage to new habitable space. The new space will accommodate an approximate 157 square foot bedroom. The parcel is nonconforming for lot area, width and the residence does not meet the required setbacks for the district. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family Dwelling District.Approved by the BoardPass Action details Not available
23-0395 1H-1.Various Communication to the ZBAReport or Communication Various Communication to the ZBAReceived and Filed  Action details Not available