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Washington Board of Adjustment OKs lot-size variance at 515 W. Second St.
Summary
The City of Washington Board of Adjustment granted a variance reducing the minimum lot size from 6,000 to 5,780 square feet so a duplex at 515 West Second Street can be subdivided; the decision was unanimous and staff said the property will later seek rezoning to R1C.
The City of Washington Board of Adjustment on Monday, Aug. 11, granted a variance allowing a lot at 515 West Second Street to be reduced from the 6,000-square-foot minimum to 5,780 square feet so the owner can subdivide a duplex down the shared wall.
The variance matters because the subdivision is a prerequisite to a future rezoning request to R1C (single-family attached residential) that staff said would allow zero side setbacks needed for the two lots, and because staff signaled it will review whether the current 6,000-square-foot minimum remains appropriate for R1C zoning.
Board members approved the variance by roll call. The…
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