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Board grants side‑setback variance for attached garage; requires water runoff be kept on site
Summary
The board approved a variance reducing the required side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for an attached garage at 3377 S. State Road 104, conditional on the applicant ensuring roof runoff remains on his property.
Kevin Bloom received approval Oct. 21 from the LaPorte County Board of Zoning Appeals to build an attached 28‑by‑34 foot garage with a 5‑foot side setback rather than the 10 feet required by the code.
Bloom said the garage will be sided to match the house, will sit on a full foundation and provide a comfortable two‑car layout with a 3‑foot walkway to the house. Board members discussed emergency access and the need to ensure stormwater from the new roof is retained on the applicant’s parcel rather than flowing onto neighboring properties. The board granted the variance by voice vote with the condition that roof water be managed on site.
The Building Department will review final plans and verify roof runoff measures prior to permit issuance.
