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Hammond BZA approves variance for storage building to house drilling rig at 844160 Ninth Street
Summary
The Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals granted a developmental variance to allow an accessory storage building taller than the 15-foot limit so a geotechnical firm can store a track‑mounted drill rig on site; approval is conditional on final technical and design review.
The Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals on April 29 approved a developmental variance allowing an accessory storage building taller than the 15-foot limit at 844160 Ninth Street to accommodate a track‑mounted drill rig used for geotechnical investigations.
The variance, docketed D‑25‑O4 (also introduced as Z‑25‑O4), permits a peak height of about 23 feet, 6.5 inches for the pre‑engineered metal structure and was approved 4‑0 after staff recommended granting the request subject to final technical review and a design that is compatible with the neighborhood.
Why it matters: The petitioner said the higher door and peak height are needed so a drill rig mounted on a flatbed truck can be moved into and out of the building for secure storage and protection from weather. Board approval allows the owner to proceed to…
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