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Informal review: homeowners seek larger detached garage; commission raises scale and setback concerns
Summary
A homeowner seeking to replace a detached garage with a substantially larger 2-car garage on a 50-by-125 lot was advised at an informal PCZBA review to consider smaller dimensions or a code text amendment; commissioners suggested a 24x26-foot garage as a potential compromise and discussed possible 2.5-foot setback language for small lots.
Graham Halen, owner of 206 East Prospect Avenue, presented an informal proposal on May 21 to replace an aging detached garage with a larger, modern two-car garage and small workshop. Commissioners raised questions about scale, FAR and setbacks and suggested alternatives and potential code changes rather than an outright variance approval at this meeting.
Halen said the existing garage’s opening is about 6.5 feet and the structure no longer accommodates family vehicles. He asked to demolish and replace it with a new garage he described as roughly 34 by 26 feet with a 25-by-25…
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