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Zoning board approves 2‑foot variance for sunroom addition after discussion of veteran’s accessibility and alternative layouts
Summary
The Zoning Board approved BA‑13‑2025, a variance to allow a 10x20 sunroom/addition that would encroach 2 feet into the required 10‑foot setback from an existing in‑ground pool at 3843 Reserve Trail; the applicant cited accessibility needs for a 100% disabled veteran and staff and board members considered alternatives before approving the request.
The City of Lorain Zoning Board of Appeals on July 2, 2025 approved a variance to allow a 10‑by‑20 addition that would encroach 2 feet into the required 10‑foot setback from an existing in‑ground swimming pool at 3843 Reserve Trail.
Applicants Frederick “Eric” Kramer and his wife, Rose Kramer, told the board the pool pre‑dated their ownership and cannot be moved. They said the enclosed addition will be a permanent, four‑season extension of the home to provide accessibility and allow for future caretaker uses; Frederick Kramer said the extra depth is needed so a hospital…
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