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Board approves setback variance for replat and two new homes at 1124 N. Seventh Street
Summary
Proverbs Build Homes won approval to align new houses with neighboring front setbacks after the board found a unique lot condition. The decision allows slightly reduced front setbacks for two new single-family homes; permits and construction follow standard codes.
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved on June 5 a variance to reduce the front setback for proposed single-family homes on subdivided lots at 1124 North Seventh Street. The applicant, Proverbs Build Homes, will demolish an existing house that spans two lots and construct two new residences with front setbacks aligned to nearby homes.
Metro zoning staff presented the contextual-average method for the required front setback, explaining the block-face average used by staff comes to about 34 feet. The applicant asked for a reduction to about 29 feet, 8 inches (roughly a 3-foot-9-inch change) to align with existing homes to the north and create more usable backyard space between the proposed house and an attached garage.
The applicant said the existing structure is old and sits across two lots; removing it and building two smaller homes would improve the block’s appearance. Staff noted the lots to the north have an existing setback near 32 feet, 4 inches and that the subject parcel’s property-line geometry produces the requested difference. A motion to approve the variance was made, seconded and passed.
Hargis reminded the applicant to follow standard permitting procedures with the Codes Department; the variance approval affects the front setback only and does not alter permit requirements for garages or other accessory structures.
