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Planning commission approves three waivers to split West Gypsy Lane parcel despite nonconformity
Summary
The Bowling Green Planning Commission voted 7–0 to grant three waivers that allow a single parcel at 523–531 West Gypsy Lane to be split into three lots though the resulting lots will not meet minimum lot width, side-yard setback and depth-to-width ratio rules.
The City of Bowling Green Planning Commission voted 7–0 to approve three waivers allowing a one-parcel property at 523–531 West Gypsy Lane to be divided into three lots, despite staff explaining the new lots will remain or become nonconforming under the city’s subdivision regulations.
The waivers were requested by the property owner’s representative for Upper Sandusky LLC to permit smaller lot widths and reduced side-yard setbacks and to exceed the code’s recommended depth-to-width ratio for Parcel 1. Planning staff identified the specific variances: R-3 zoning requires a minimum lot width of 60 feet and a 20-foot side-yard setback; the proposed Parcel 1 would have 44.98 feet of frontage and a depth that exceeds the code’s maximum…
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