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Board postpones decision on after‑the‑fact garage variance at 511 Bombard Avenue after neighbor objections
Summary
The Webster Groves Board of Adjustment voted to close the public hearing and postpone final action until May 8 on an after‑the‑fact variance request for a garage built in front of the primary structure at 511 Bombard Avenue. Neighbors objected to the foundation being laid in the front yard, and the city issued a stop‑work order after inspections.
The Webster Groves Board of Adjustment closed the public hearing and postponed final action to its May 8 meeting on an after‑the‑fact variance request for 511 Bombard Avenue after neighbors raised objections and staff confirmed a stop‑work order had been issued.
Planning director Elliot Leibson told the board the applicant, John Orby, built a foundation for an accessory garage located in front of the primary structure and within the code’s required front and 60‑foot accessory setbacks. "They're requesting a 37 foot setback," Leibson said, describing the built foundation; the staff analysis showed the city’s rule requires accessory structures be at least 60 feet from the front lot line, meaning the request represents…
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