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Board approves variance allowing addition to historic house at 1607 West 10th Street

2109128 · January 13, 2025
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The Board of Adjustment granted variances for a historic home at 1607 West 10th Street after finding unique hardships including a reduced lot from earlier street widening, documented neighbor encroachment and prior Landmark Commission approval for the proposed addition.

The Board of Adjustment on Jan. 13 approved variances for an addition to a historic house at 1607 West 10th Street, citing unique property hardships and Landmark Commission approval for the rear addition.

Applicant Thomas Schiefer described three hardships: the lot was reduced when the city widened 10th Street, portions of the neighboring house encroach on his property (he told the board “our neighbors living entire living room and entire driveway are currently on our property”), and…

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