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Homeowner seeks 4-foot side-yard variance after storm damage; commission approves
Summary
The commission granted a side-yard variance allowing a homeowner to extend a residence in Ward 2 to repair and enlarge living space. The applicant described storm flood damage and high repair costs; a neighboring landlord supported the request. Approval was subject to site-plan conformance and standard conditions.
The Forest Park Planning Commission on Friday approved VAR2025-08, a variance reducing the required side-yard setback on the east side of an existing single-family residence in Ward 2, to permit a home extension.
Planning staff described the request as a reduction of the east side setback from 10 feet to 4 feet to allow expansion of a master bedroom and an office. Staff recommended approval with conditions requiring substantial conformance to the submitted site plan and review of any future modifications that would affect setbacks. Staff…
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