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ZBA approves several residential variances, including porch, rear patio and decorative stone requests
Summary
The Zoning Board approved three homeowner petitions: a reduced side‑yard setback for a front porch (6303 Brunswick), reduced rear‑yard setback and increased lot coverage for an existing covered patio (424 W. Washington), and an exception allowing decorative front‑yard stone at 1137 Cathy Avenue despite staff's recommendation to deny.
The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved multiple residential variances at the meeting, granting relief for front‑porch setbacks, rear‑yard encroachment and lot coverage, and a front‑yard decorative stone request.
Petition 202559 (6303 Brunswick Drive): Staff recommended reducing the required total side‑yard setback from 20 feet to 16 feet to allow an 8‑by‑23‑foot open front porch. Staff said the lot's existing nonconforming setbacks and neighborhood character…
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