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Olivette board approves side-yard variance to allow garage expansion at 733 Lantern Lane
Summary
On July 10, 2025, the City of Olivette Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant a 6-foot side-yard setback variance so the owners of 733 Lantern Lane can rebuild and modestly extend an existing garage.
OLIVETTE, Mo. — The City of Olivette Board of Adjustment voted unanimously July 10 to grant a side-yard setback variance for 733 Lantern Lane that will allow the homeowners to rebuild and extend an existing garage.
The board approved a variance of up to 6 feet along the north property line to permit a garage extension as shown on the petitioner’s plans. The decision was 5–0; board members said the lot’s shape and its dual frontages limit buildable area and that the work mostly replaces an older structure.
Staff said the lot’s irregular shape and dual street frontage reduce the property’s buildable area. Jack Carswell, the city’s planning and zoning administrator, told the board, "the lot is unique due to the shape and…
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