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Board grants rear‑setback variance for shed at 808 Ashland despite staff recommendation to deny
Summary
The board approved a variance allowing a shed 2 feet from the rear property line at 808 Ashland Street; APC staff recommended denial and warned about utility easements and permit risks.
The Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the rear setback from 10 feet to 2 feet to allow a shed at 808 Ashland Street (BZA 21‑90). The board recorded seven ballots with a 6–1 tally in favor and granted the variance despite APC staff recommending denial.
Christine Roehl, APC staff, said the property is in Barberry Heights Subdivision (R‑1) and noted the final plat shows a 10‑foot utility easement at the rear of the lot. Roehl told the board staff found no…
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