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Board approves limited variance for home-based lawnmower repair with recorded conditions

5916744 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

A Franklin Township homeowner received a use variance to continue seasonal lawnmower repair at his home, subject to a recorded plan of operation limiting hours, the work area and tying the use to the owner's occupation and property.

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals Division 1 on Wednesday granted a limited use variance allowing the seasonal, owner-operated repair of lawnmowers at 9743 Indian Creek Road South, subject to a recorded plan of operation and binding commitments.

The petitioners, David and Margaret Sisk, requested variances to allow a lawnmower repair business with accessory outdoor storage and operations at their DA‑zoned property, to legalize several accessory structures that are closer than current setbacks allow, to regularize a rear deck and to permit a small portable sign. They told the board the operation is owner‑occupied and seasonal.

Why it matters: Neighbors close to the site told the board they…

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