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Commission narrowly approves Lakeview Acres front-setback deviation for new workshop garage
Summary
The commission approved a request to reduce the Lakeview Acres front setback from 75 to 65 feet to allow an attached workshop garage; the vote passed 5-2 after commissioners discussed neighborhood character and neighbor contact.
The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved a setback deviation for 176 Cumberland Drive (Lakeview Acres Lot 1) to reduce the front setback from 75 feet to 65 feet to permit an attached two-car workshop garage with a 10-foot garage door.
Planning staff described the requested deviation and explained that because the proposed setback meets the zoning district's minimum bulk standard (30 feet), the request comes before the planning commission rather than the Board of Zoning Appeals. The applicant said the new garage will match the existing façade, will be brick, and is intended to store vehicles and recreational equipment out of view.
Commissioner Evans raised concerns that the addition will be visible and may overshadow neighboring houses given the higher interior height required for a 10-foot door; Commissioner Evans said he did not see a clear hardship to justify the deviation. The applicant told commissioners neighbors had been notified and that there were no objections from nearby residents who received courtesy notices; the applicant said neighbors expressed practical questions about materials and height but not opposition. After discussion, Commissioner Martin moved to approve the deviation with all staff comments; the motion passed on roll call 5-2.
