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BMZA grants three variances for new detached dwelling at 6210 Pimlico Road
Summary
The board approved variances for front‑yard setback, lot coverage and impervious surface for a planned detached single‑family dwelling at 6210 Pimlico Road, citing unique site conditions including a 12‑ft grade change, shared driveway easement and accessibility needs for an intergenerational household.
The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals on Oct. 21 approved three variances for a proposed detached single‑family dwelling at 6210 Pimlico Road (case 251466210). Planning staff said the lot is in an R‑1E district and requires relief for lot coverage (proposed ~30% vs. permitted 25%), impervious surface (proposed ~59% vs. permitted 40%), and a reduced front yard setback (proposed 30 ft vs. required 40 ft). Counsel and project team said a recent lot‑line adjustment, a shared driveway and a roughly 12‑foot elevation change from front to rear substantially constrain developable area and drive the need for hardscaping and a sizeable first‑floor plate to accommodate an intergenerational family.
Board members pressed applicants about alternatives, including permeable pavers and design changes to reduce impervious area; the applicant’s team committed to exploring pervious paving and landscape islands to minimize impacts. After discussion, the board concluded that the combination of slope, easement constraints and programmatic needs for the household established exceptional circumstances and practical difficulty under the variance standard and voted to approve all three variances. Members indicated they expect mitigation where feasible (permeable pavers and landscaping) and asked staff to reflect those considerations in a written resolution.
