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Board OKs variance to enlarge accessory garage at 1196 Willard Avenue
Summary
The Grandview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing an accessory garage at 1196 Willard Ave to increase from 628 sq ft to 736 sq ft to accommodate a large vehicle and a woodworking area; staff will verify survey and lot-coverage before issuing final clearance.
The Grandview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance for 1196 Willard Avenue on Sept. 11, 2025, allowing the property’s accessory structure to increase from 628 square feet to 736 square feet to accommodate a deeper vehicle stall and a woodworking area. The motion passed following staff presentation and board discussion.
Planning staff told the board the lot is just under 6,300 square feet and that proposed total lot coverage would be about 39.9%, under the 40% limit. Staff noted the accessory-structure limit is calculated at 50% of the principal foundation (628 square feet after a planned 96-square-foot…
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