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Germantown BZA unanimously approves variance for two‑story garage at 8962 South Holly Brook Lane
Summary
The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals on Jan. 14 approved a variance to allow a two‑story attached garage to encroach into the lot’s recorded building setback, citing exceptional topography caused by a drainage easement. Vote: 7‑0.
The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals on Jan. 14 approved a variance allowing a two‑story attached garage to encroach into the recorded setback for the property at 8962 South Holly Brook Lane in the Forest Brook subdivision.
The board voted unanimously, 7‑0, to permit the garage addition and resulting building line of 75 feet, 6 inches from the front property line. Chairman Frank Yulehorn cast the deciding yes along with Vice Chair Lillian Meanwell, Vice Mayor Gibson and four other board members.
The request was presented by staff member Sarah Gorlesky, who said the 1.34‑acre lot’s recorded building envelope is…
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