Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lawrence BZA denies El Camino Tire request to cut rear setback to 6.7 feet
Summary
The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied a petition to reduce the required 20-foot rear setback to 6.7 feet for an expansion of El Camino Tire at 8630 Pendleton Pike, after neighbors and city staff raised concerns about parking, traffic, lighting and outdoor storage.
The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 16 unanimously denied a variance request that would have allowed El Camino Tire to build within 6.7 feet of its rear property line at 8630 Pendleton Pike, instead of the 20 feet required by the City of Indianapolis consolidated zoning code. The petitioner had asked to add bays to reduce on-lot tire repairs and congestion.
Neighbors and city staff told the board the proposed expansion would overdevelop the lot, reduce parking and create operational and safety problems. "We see the number of cars currently visiting…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
