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Board of Zoning Appeals approves 25-foot front-setback variance for North Main Street redevelopment
Summary
On Sept. 9, 2025 the Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance reducing the required front building setback from 30 feet to 25 feet at 54 North Main Street, allowing a proposed six-unit attached residential development to proceed; staff found the request met the nine ordinance standards and the vote was 5-0.
The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals on Sept. 9, 2025 approved a variance reducing the required front building setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for property at 54 North Main Street, clearing a zoning hurdle for a proposed six-unit attached residential development.
The variance was requested by the property owner, Karen Bolton. Director Durham, presenting staff findings, told the board staff reviewed the application against the nine variance standards in the zoning ordinance and concluded, “Based on that review, staff finds all 9 standards are met. The hardship is unique to this property, not self created, and the 5 foot reduction is the minimum necessary to enable reasonable…
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