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Neighbors oppose variance after Metro permits a 27‑foot garage; BZA denies variance request
Summary
The BZA heard an appeal after a detached garage at 927 Kirkwood Blvd. was permitted at 27 feet in error; neighbors said construction continued after the permit issue was raised and argued the height intrudes on back‑yard privacy. The board voted to deny the variance.
Neighbors and the property owner clashed July 17 after Metro issued a permit for a 27‑foot detached garage at 927 Kirkwood Boulevard that staff later determined exceeded the permitted 16‑foot height for accessory structures in RS‑7.5 zoning.
Zoning staff acknowledged a permitting error and posted a stop‑work order on the garage once the mistake was discovered. The property owner appealed the stop‑work order, saying the build was largely complete and that the lot’s depth…
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