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Board grants front‑setback variance for 723 Myrtle Street after neighbor objections
Summary
The Board approved a front setback variance for 723 Myrtle St, allowing rebuilding on the existing foundation despite neighbor objections about height and neighborhood character; the vote was 4–0. Applicant must submit floor plans to verify compliance with a newly revised half‑story definition.
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4–0 to approve a front‑setback variance for 723 Myrtle Street, allowing the property owner to rebuild on the existing foundation after the previous residence sustained fire damage.
Joey Hargis, Metro zoning administrator, told the board the job had been stopped because demolition exceeded the 50% threshold that removes grandfathered setbacks; the applicant, Hal Fisher, said he discovered extensive fire damage and had kept the original foundation and front walls while rebuilding. Fisher said he promptly…
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