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Council approves 3-foot rear-setback variance at 101 Bay Point to allow porch covering existing slab
Summary
A three-foot rear-setback variance was approved to permit an enclosed porch covering an existing patio slab. The applicant said the slab dated to the 1970s; neighbors offered written support and no opposition spoke at the hearing. Council discussed permit timing and administrative-variance thresholds before voting to approve.
Council granted a variance reducing the rear-yard setback at 101 Bay Point by three feet to allow construction of an enclosed porch covering an existing patio slab.
The applicant told council that trees removed from her yard and the neighbor's yard prompted a need for shade and that the slab has existed since the 1970s. A nearby neighbor, Edward Geiger, spoke in favor. Staff noted a stop-work order was issued for active construction without a permit and that the slab is original to the home. Council discussed whether the request could have been handled administratively; staff confirmed it required a full council variance. After discussion about alternative placements and the lot configuration, a councilmember moved and council approved the 3-foot variance by voice vote.
