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Board grants porch and attached-garage variances for small East Avenue home
Summary
A St. Joseph County zoning board granted Maria Lampost variances Oct. 9 to allow a 27-foot front setback for a covered porch and an attached accessory structure of 756 sq ft where 504 sq ft is permitted, citing the small size of the original 1940s home and practical difficulties.
The Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances Oct. 9 for a house at 56185 East Avenue to permit a covered front porch set back 27 feet from the right-of-way (where 35 feet is required) and an attached accessory structure totaling 756 square feet (where 504 square feet is normally allowed for attached accessory area).
Carl Brown of…
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