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BZA approves Sagamore Road rebuild: front-setback and grade-change variances granted
Summary
The Board approved two variances for a Sagamore Road teardown/rebuild: a front setback variance moving the new house back on a pie-shaped lot, and a grade-change variance to allow a walkout foundation; neighbors largely supported the project, though runoff concerns were raised.
The Leawood Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 17 approved two related variances for a proposed teardown-and-rebuild at 9614 Sagamore Road (cases 69-20259614 and 70-20259614). The board first approved a variance to the front setback and then approved a separate variance to exceed the maximum allowed grade change to accommodate a walkout design and ADA-friendly patio.
Staff reported the proposed front of the new house would sit at 93.1 feet while the LDO's average-front formula yields about 59.05 feet, producing a needed variance of approximately 36.05…
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