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Board approves rear-setback variance but denies side-setback request at 4144 North Morris Boulevard
Summary
The Board of Appeals granted a variance allowing a new garage to encroach 1 foot into the rear yard setback at 4144 North Morris Boulevard (from 3 feet to 2 feet), but denied the companion request to encroach into the side-yard setback after neighbor concerns about proximity, maintenance access and stormwater.
The Village of Shorewood Board of Appeals granted a limited variance to allow a new detached two-car garage to encroach 1 foot into the rear yard setback at 4144 North Morris Boulevard, finding exceptional circumstances, but voted to deny a separate request to encroach into the side-yard setback after hearing neighbor objections.
Inspector Justin Burris told the board the property owner is seeking a detached garage that would reduce the required 3-foot rear and side setbacks by 1 foot, making both 2-foot setbacks for the new structure. Burris said the lot, building permit…
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