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Applicant Nick Grama told the board the lot is the smallest in the subdivision (about 0.19 acres) and that a large, dedicated preservation easement and HOA approvals limit available placement options. Grama said the adjacent common green space and a neighboring fence mean the pool would not encroach on buildable parcels behind the property. “We have the smallest lot in the whole subdivided. It's 0.19 acres,” Grama said. He also said he had received neighbor and HOA support.

Board members noted the pool would not change the character of the area and that there is no planned development behind the property. A motion to grant the variance passed on a roll call with affirmative votes recorded. Staff will advise the homeowner on permit conditions and any HOA requirements.

The board’s approval allows the homeowner to move forward with construction under the granted dimensional variance; standard permitting and inspection requirements apply.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Adjustment - 07/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Adjustment approved a 15-foot rear-yard variance to allow an in-ground pool five feet from the rear property line at 61 Villa Grande Boulevard; applicant cited lot size and HOA green-space easement.","taxTitle","Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky","taxId",54391,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6590592,"Board approves variance to place two AC condensers at 19 Sheridan Avenue after debate over noise and precedent",1858,586645,2444915,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5460433-6c2a109b538d63f86cbb3680f25c149c&start=586&end=2444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5460433-6c2a109b538d63f86cbb3680f25c149c/thumbnail_586645.jpg","/articles/6590592/Fort-Thomas/Campbell-County/Kentucky/Board-approves-variance-to-place-two-AC-condensers-at-19-Sheridan-Avenue-after-debate-over-noise-and-precedent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590592-d9683a1fb52aac606703b0843ead1361/orig.mp4?Expires=1773637656&Signature=idLKM3tJx9hFRqfQoHZ4FD4q04c~bTqETy4wGI9Htpi4VWSz1c-y5mEjZ47FQBe1qr7AJxLHQhcBlKvpeVtkVRG8VIHtpv1Ii0T0qinWK3f23KA-es447CQ2MgqLjvAbI7QbNnncB1aAYlR1e7cNPRaD7MKU8evGXuh-oNg3YnTMUS3Eb2Rf9CJdCISy3J-sx-N-1j85k5w95MQddl1Mmt4mcG4COW38ddVfLW6xmxWnwmywZcq8n9hP0eHUZSJ8yxb4pH09ovT3vQ-dB1zBBVhGbnFxCNL90Ulq52RJfhRn0-~SauSinMrw9jgWAVXArHaZUavwQIycOsHWtjOFtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment granted a variance allowing two air-conditioning condenser units to be installed at 19 Sheridan Avenue, despite questions from board members about noise, maintenance access and setting precedent for future tear-downs and rebuilds.

Jennifer Blesser, the property owner, told the board she had previously obtained a variance in February to build the new house close to property lines and said ongoing design changes made side-yard condenser placement necessary. “The HVAC technician said that it can no longer go off at the back of the home,” Blesser said during her sworn testimony. The applicant submitted a signed letter of support from a neighboring homeowner, and the builder, Brian Vale, testified that temporary equipment had been installed during construction and that the proposed permanent units are quieter modern models.

Board members asked for technical details about sound levels and screening. Vale said he had provided specifications to staff and that the units, with typical sound blankets, should be roughly in the mid-70s decibel range: “I just found in the paperwork that the sound level should be around 76,” a staff member noted during the hearing. The applicant also provided a screening plan showing fencing and landscaping intended to buffer the units.

Members debated the potential for future requests and maintenance access if condensers sit near a neighbor’s driveway. A motion to grant the variance passed by roll call; the board recorded several aye votes and one nay. The board instructed staff to add questions about condenser placement to their plan-review checklist to help catch similar issues earlier in the permit process.

The variance allows the owner to proceed with installation under the conditions discussed at the hearing; staff will confirm required screening and any notes for the permit file.","The Board of Adjustment granted a variance to allow two air-conditioning condenser units at 19 Sheridan Avenue to be located within the otherwise required setback after staff and neighbors weighed in; one board member opposed.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6590597,"Fort Thomas board approves 3-foot height variance for new house at 247 Military Parkway",438,156965,595205,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5460433-6c2a109b538d63f86cbb3680f25c149c&start=156&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5460433-6c2a109b538d63f86cbb3680f25c149c/thumbnail_156965.jpg","/articles/6590597/Fort-Thomas/Campbell-County/Kentucky/Fort-Thomas-board-approves-3-foot-height-variance-for-new-house-at-247-Military-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590597-2952ce00b8440b3d7d2f5624c46bf31b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773637656&Signature=VuI1a5Qo0RHC2XYjdWpY7ZoTFL293RlnfGwFh1cjgv~6HUcbSlEqCgEiGw4TyzPPcMOnFVMYI5WNLfxfeMR3yw4LQKUonc-7vxH6UDz24OgDPJfyFlEOTo5d6wv6RxrnqKK5j2wmcsCaastM9UjEgH1dap1aVPAy66vfJOECS~yAWwo9xp6-~yrduXUXmvhqgGC2~5zYJIkvTt122Jlx5djCBwhGGZh6VjaszhAys6qJ1z8IJvC5na-BVSURw1is7jOvB7jXQXHr73~82N9Ue3HCyTE5pypXcronb~b5hz1eO084~oit5CMK-9gx1TqGL8zLRJowimJakAQ2nK1jTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment voted to grant a three-foot height variance for a proposed single-family home at 247 Military Parkway, approving construction to a maximum of 38 feet from average finished grade.

The board approved the variance during its regular public hearing, with members saying the proposal reflects the lot’s slope and will present lower from the street. The applicant’s representative, Addison Austin, said most of the new house sits at a lower elevation and the additional height is driven by a walkout basement in the rear. “The height variation that we’re looking for is about 3 feet at the highest point of the ridge,” Austin said. City staff had described the request as a technical result of how the ordinance averages the high and low points on a sloped lot.

Board members discussed the site’s topography and neighborhood impact before taking a formal vote. A member moved to grant the variance, concluding the proposal would not “adversely affect public health, safety and welfare” or “alter the essential character of the general vicinity,” language the board used when describing its findings. The motion passed on a roll call vote; the board’s recorded votes were all in the affirmative.

At the hearing, the applicant’s representative said the old house on the lot had been blighted and that immediate neighbors who had seen the plans were “really enthusiastic” about a new family moving in. Staff noted the house’s higher ridge is mostly obscured from the street and that the larger measurement results from the rear walkout configuration. The board directed the applicant to meet with staff for next steps and permitting details.

The decision allows the applicant to proceed with building under the approved dimensional variance; staff will advise on permit submittal and any conditions the board discussed at the hearing.","The Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment granted a variance allowing a single-family house at 247 Military Parkway to be built 3 feet above the applicable height limit, citing topography and neighbor support.","actionData","errors"]

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Board grants 15-foot rear-yard variance for in-ground pool at 61 Villa Grande Boulevard

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Fort Thomas board approves 3-foot height variance for new house at 247 Military Parkway