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Birmingham BZA grants setback variances for 1061 Forest addition
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two dimensional variances allowing an attachment and porch for a historic home at 1061 Forest, citing the lot’s unusual corner orientation and previously granted relief; vote passed 4–2 with one recusal.
The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday approved two setback variances for a proposed addition at 1061 Forest, allowing a rear-yard addition with an attached garage and a covered side porch that would otherwise intrude into the required setbacks.
Mike Morin, assistant building official for the city, told the seven-member board the owner seeks relief because the proposed two-story addition would reduce the rear setback to about 9.8 feet — roughly a 20.2-foot variance from the 30-foot requirement — and would encroach about 8 feet into the…
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