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Board deadlocks on rear-yard variance for enclosure at 1046 Grandview Avenue
Summary
A proposed variance to enclose a rear deck at 1046 Grandview Ave failed after a 2–2 roll-call tie. The board debated whether to condition approval on an easement from the neighbor, rely on building-permit review, or require the applicant to negotiate before returning.
The Grandview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals was unable to approve a variance on Jan. 14, 2026, that would have allowed an owner to enclose a rear deck at 1046 Grandview Avenue with a 0-foot rear-yard setback.
Applicant John C. Rosnus (name appears in filings with minor variants) requested a variance from Grandview Heights Planning and Zoning Code §11.55.02(c)(2)(c) to reduce the required rear-yard setback — normally 20% of lot depth — so an existing deck could be enclosed and become part of the main structure. Staff described the irregular parcel, existing encroachments, and calculated lot coverage at about 27% of…
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