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Board grants variance to rebuild garage at 164 North Remington with conditions
Summary
The board granted a 20-inch side-yard variance to allow rebuilding a garage inside the required three-foot setback at 164 North Remington, conditioning approval on cleanup, alley access and final design review by the city architect consultant.
The Bexley Board of Zoning and Planning voted to grant a 20-inch area variance permitting a rebuilt garage to remain inside the three-foot setback for an accessory structure at 164 North Remington, with several conditions attached.
Staff documented that the existing garage foundation sits in the current location and that a prior incomplete replacement left the structure 20 inches from the side property line. The applicant proposed using the existing foundation to construct a finished 20-by-20 garage. The board heard neighbors who supported replacement and raised concerns about debris and trash-can placement in the alley.
The board’s approval is conditioned on the applicant working with staff on alley access, removal of debris and concrete behind the structure and providing a designated, accessible place for trash cans that keeps them out of the alley flow. The city’s architectural consultant, Karen Boker, was specified to review and approve final design details (siding, trim, eaves) before the building permit proceeds. The motion to approve was moved by Mr. Marsh and seconded by Ms. Dorn; the vote recorded six affirmative votes and one no from the chairman.
The applicant and owner agreed to the conditions on record and committed to submit plans for staff and consultant review so the rebuilding can move forward through the city’s permit process.
