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Board approves setbacks and open‑space variances but rejects front‑loaded carport at 909 Wright Street
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted reduced side/rear setbacks and an open‑space reduction for a new single‑family dwelling at 909 Wright Street but denied a requested front‑loaded carport/front‑loaded garage after neighborhood opposition and staff concerns about sidewalk alignment and neighborhood character.
The Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals split its decision on a petition for a new single‑family dwelling at 909 Wright Street, approving reductions to side and rear setbacks and a reduced open‑space requirement but rejecting a request to allow a front‑loaded carport or garage.
On ballot A — the reduced setbacks and open‑space variances — the board voted unanimously in favor: Brian Hannon, Percy Bland, Joanna Taft and Roderick Bohannon voted yes. On ballot B — the requested front‑loaded carport/garage — the board denied the variance by a 3–1 vote: Brian Hannon, Percy Bland and Joanna Taft voted no; Roderick Bohannon voted yes.
The petition, filed on behalf of 8424 Bravestone LLC and discussed by petitioner Josh Hopkins and representatives Mark and Kim Crouch, sought variances to build a house with a 3‑foot south side yard setback (5 feet required), a 3‑foot rear yard setback (20…
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