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Wauwatosa board approves lot‑coverage variance for detached garage at 2419 N. 80 Third Street
Summary
The board granted a variance to Sarah and Griff Van Holst to increase accessory-structure lot coverage for a new detached garage and work space at 2419 North 80 Third Street, after discussing drainage, overhead utilities and neighborhood impacts. The measure passed 2‑1; construction must commence within one year.
Wauwatosa board members voted 2‑1 to approve a variance allowing Sarah and Griff Van Holst to build a larger detached garage with an interior work space at 2419 North 80 Third Street.
City staff said the application requests an accessory‑structure lot‑coverage variance; the applicant is proposing a lot coverage of 15.3%. Staff presented the survey, plat and letters of neighbor support and said the application includes a written response to the four variance findings required by city code.
The applicants, Sarah and Griff Van Holst, told the board their 1929 single‑story house has two bedrooms and limited indoor space. Sarah Van Holst said the couple both “permanently work from…
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