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Board approves covered‑deck variance at 401 Parker Court to allow 4‑foot encroachment
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance allowing a homeowner at 401 Parker Court to enclose and cover an existing deck that extends four feet into the street setback. The board found the lot’s slope and existing conditions justified the limited variance.
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow a covered structure over an existing elevated deck at 401 Parker Court, permitting the homeowner to enclose and cover the portion of the deck that extends 4 feet into the required street setback.
Zoning staff said the parcel sits on a sloping lot and that a patio to grade would have been difficult; the deck was already constructed and the owner sought permission to install a roof over it. Appellant Santia Kennan told the board that the deck was installed as part of the new‑build elevation to allow access from grade and described a final certificate of occupancy previously issued for the home. Kennan said she applied for a permit to cover the deck only after moving in and being told the deck itself lacked a covering permit.
Board members noted the slope of the property and the functional difficulty of providing a patio at grade and concluded the narrow, four‑foot encroachment into the setback met the variance standards. A motion to approve the variance carried 4‑0.
The board’s approval applies only to the limited encroachment necessary to cover the existing deck; any future work beyond that scope will require separate permits and compliance with zoning and building codes.
