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Board denies variance request for large garage at 109 Fourth Avenue NW
Summary
The Decatur City Board of Adjustment on an application by Brett Whitlow denied a variance to construct a large accessory structure at 109 Fourth Avenue Northwest in an R-4 residential multifamily district.
The Decatur City Board of Adjustment on an application by Brett Whitlow denied a variance to construct a large accessory structure at 109 Fourth Avenue Northwest in an R-4 residential multifamily district.
Whitlow, the property owner, told the board he wanted “to make a garage next to my house to be able to store things inside of vehicles, bikes, etcetera.” He said he consolidated two adjacent lots and wants direct vehicle access from Fourth Avenue so he can use the rear area as yard space rather than for parking.
The applicant described site constraints including a large walnut tree and overhead service drops that run to neighboring houses. Whitlow also said his house had…
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