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Board splits Mohawk decision: rear covered lanai approved with condition; side‑addition remains unresolved after tie
Summary
At 1011 West Mohawk Ave, the board approved a preexisting rear solid‑roof cover on condition it remain unenclosed, but could not reach a majority to approve an unpermitted side addition that leaves the side-yard at 2.1 feet; the latter may be appealed to City Council.
The Variance Review Board on Dec. 9 issued a split ruling for property owner Maria Rosabella at 1011 West Mohawk Avenue. After a contested hearing with neighbor testimony, the board approved formal recognition of a preexisting rear solid‑roof lanai — reducing the rear-yard setback to 14.7 feet — with a condition that the cover remain unenclosed and not later used as living space.
Owner Maria Rosabella testified that the rear cover "was there before my parents originally purchased the home" and said she did not intend to alter neighbors' use;…
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