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Board approves setback variance so owner can convert backyard studio into ADU with conditions
Summary
The Fayetteville Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow renovation of a rear studio at 615 North Walnut Street into an accessory dwelling unit, adding a condition that any new portion meet the city setback requirements.
The Fayetteville Board of Adjustment on a 3-0 vote approved a variance allowing the conversion of a backyard studio into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 615 North Walnut Street, with the condition that any newly built portion meet the required setback.
Planning staff presented the item as BOA 20250009 and recommended denial, saying staff found no established hardship and that the RSF-4 side-yard setback requirement is five feet. Planning staff told the board: “staff does recommend denial of BOA 20 25 0 0 9.”
Margaret Silva McCabe, the…
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