Bexley board grants 4‑inch side‑yard variance at 51 South Dawson to expand study

The Bexley Board of Zoning and Planning voted to grant a 4‑inch area variance for a side‑yard encroachment at 51 South Dawson to allow an addition to expand an existing study.

Staff told the board the house is in an R‑6 zone with an 8‑foot side‑yard setback and that the only variance required is a 4‑inch area variance; chimneys were determined by staff to be permitted to project and not require a variance. Pat, the staff presenter, said the architectural review board recommended approval and that neighbors had expressed support.

The applicant said the goal was to "line up the wall" so the new study addition would match the existing exterior wall. The board asked no substantive technical questions. The findings of fact and conclusions of law were read into the record and a motion to approve was moved by Mr. Schick and seconded by Mr. Turner. Roll call votes recorded Miss Dorn, Mister Shaffer, Kevin and Chairman Vito as voting yes; the motion passed.

The board’s approval includes the specific 4‑inch encroachment stated in the finding of facts; the staff presentation noted that no other code relief was required for chimneys. No conditions beyond the standard building‑permit process were included in the motion.

The applicant may proceed with final permit submittals and any required building permits after revising construction drawings to reflect the approved encroachment.