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ZBA grants variance for garage encroachment at 1921 Cambridge Road; homeowners to restore historic house
Summary
The Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals granted a 4-foot-4-inch variance from the 40-foot average front setback to allow a new two-car garage and rooftop outdoor living space at 1921 Cambridge Road. The board received letters of neighbor support and discussion cited the home's historic architect, Albert Kahn.
The Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant a variance of 4 feet 4 inches from section 5.18.5 (establishing a front building line) to allow construction of a new two-car garage at 1921 Cambridge Road.
City zoning coordinator John Barrett said the application requests the variance to permit a 752-square-foot, two-car garage to encroach into the 40-foot average front setback. The proposal also includes an outdoor patio and living area on the roof of the garage.
Architect Timothy Rizk, representing the property owners, said the existing single-car garage and associated…
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