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BZA allows historic barn unit and related variances to preserve contributing property
Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals · November 6, 2025
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Summary
After staff raised concerns about compliance with accessory‑dwelling and eco‑area standards, the board approved six variances to allow an upper‑floor apartment in a historic barn and related design elements to remain; approval was 4‑1.
The board approved six variances (VAR‑25‑65A‑F) requested by petitioner Chris Berg concerning a property that includes an older residence and a rehabilitated barn with a second‑floor apartment. Staff identified multiple triggers requiring relief: ADU square‑foot limits, contiguous buildable area minimums, Eco‑Area protections…
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