The Montgomery City Board of Justice on Thursday approved a coverage variance for an accessory structure at 2357 Cedarwood Lane, allowing a 1,008-square-foot garage where 675 sq ft is the maximum in the R-75 district.

Maurice Levitt, the petitioner, told the board he was seeking approval for an oversized, three-car detached garage in his backyard and confirmed the structure would have no plumbing. “I’m requesting a approval on a oversized garage in my backyard,” Levitt said during his presentation.

Chair John Stanley recorded and explained the math for the request: the proposed accessory coverage totals 1,008 square feet, creating a requested 333-square-foot coverage variance from the 675-square-foot allowance. Board members confirmed an existing 8-by-8 storage building on the lot and asked whether the new building would be used for business or habitation; Levitt said the building was for vehicle and yard-equipment storage and not for living or commercial use.

Mister Bohomes moved to approve the variance; Mister Howell seconded. The board approved the motion by a show-of-hands vote. Levitt thanked the board following the decision.

The board recorded no additional conditions in the public record beyond approval; staff follow-up was not specified in the transcript.