Murfreesboro BZA denies variance for two‑story garage at 2114 Battleground Drive

The City of Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-0 on July 23 to deny a variance request that would have allowed an approximately 19½‑by‑40‑foot, two‑story accessory building to be constructed in front of the principal residence at 2114 Battleground Drive.

The applicant requested a 9‑foot reduction from the 35‑foot front setback required by the zoning ordinance and a variance from the ordinance provision that detached accessory structures must be at least 10 feet behind the front of the principal structure. The proposed building would include a garage, bathroom, golf simulator, lounge, office and storage — roughly 760 square feet, according to the applicant’s presentation.

Staff recommended denial after reviewing the application against the five variance criteria in the zoning ordinance. Planning staff told the board the property is a conforming RS‑10 lot — roughly 49,057 square feet as…