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Board OKs smaller garage addition for West 12th Street homeowner to store boat
Summary
The Board approved a reduced maximum accessory building area (832 sq ft) and a reduced rear-yard setback so Kimberly Cornell can expand a detached garage to store a boat, following staff recommendation and neighbor support.
The La Porte Board of Zoning Appeals approved a reduced accessory building size and a setback variance Thursday to allow Kimberly Cornell to expand a detached garage at her West 12th Street property to store a boat.
Cornell asked to add a 24-by-16-foot addition to an existing 22-by-26-foot detached garage and to reduce the required rear-yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet. Planning staff reviewed neighborhood patterns and recommended a smaller compromise…
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