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Resident raises setback and erosion concerns as city reviews permit and inspections
Summary
A resident presented photos and raised concern that a new house at 513A Greenwood Drive may violate front-setback rules; city staff said a permit was issued, inspections are pending, and the builder may be required to move the foundation or apply to the BZA for hardship if a violation is confirmed.
Don Hedden of 519 Greenville Drive told the council he had taken photographs of a new house under construction at 513A Greenwood Drive and that it appeared closer to the street than neighboring houses. Hedden said he measured the distance from the foundation to the curb and believed the front setback rules may be violated.
City building staff replied that a permit had been issued and that they had not completed inspections for that specific lot; staff said the prior contractor was removed and a new contractor is addressing earlier building issues. The building official said if a formal review finds the foundation or structure violates the minimum setback the city would first require the owner to move the foundation back to compliance; if the owner wishes, they may apply to the BZA for a variance based on hardship, though staff said variances are not recommended as a blanket solution.
Hedden asked staff to review the file and follow up; council staff asked Hedden to provide his contact information so staff could return with details after checking records.
Next steps: city staff to review permit and inspection records, contact the resident with findings, and pursue corrective action if code violations are confirmed.
