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Board grants two 5‑foot setbacks at 4343 Travis Street after neighborhood outreach
Summary
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two 5‑foot setback variances at 4343 Travis Street (BDA245‑039) after the applicant reduced an earlier zero‑setback proposal and met with nearby residents.
The Board of Adjustment on April 15 unanimously approved two 5‑foot variances for a proposed townhome project at 4343 Travis Street (BDA245‑039).
The applicant, represented by architect Brian Court and developer Mark Giambrone, presented revised plans that changed an interior setback from zero to 5 feet after neighborhood meetings. “When those signs go up, they don't explain what's going on,” Giambrone told the board; he said the project team met with neighbors and that at least one prior letter of opposition was rescinded after the meetings.
Andrew Finney moved to grant a 5‑foot variance to the front yard setback along Oliver Street, citing block‑face continuity; Kathleen Davis seconded. The board voted 5–0. Finney then moved to grant a 5‑foot variance to the side yard setback (the southern interior line) and again the board voted 5–0.
Staff briefed the board that the site is within PD‑193 (underlying MF‑2) and that three letters of opposition were on file; one was rescinded following applicant outreach. Staff noted the revised plans combined three lots into a single lot and that the applicant reduced the requested encroachment after board comments at a prior hearing.
The board imposed a standard condition that the applicant comply with the most recent submitted plans. Decision letters and the case record will be mailed and posted by the board administrator.
