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Troy Zoning Board denies variance for 2578 Devonwood after neighbors and HOA oppose attached garage
Summary
The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to deny a requested variance that would have allowed a breezeway-attached garage at 2578 Devonwood, concluding the applicants had a buildable detached-garage option and the difficulty was owner-created. Neighbors and the homeowners association said the structure would harm neighborhood character.
The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for 2578 Devonwood on a 5-0 vote, rejecting a plan to attach a newly started garage to the house with a breezeway and reduced side and rear setbacks.
City staff told the board the applicants sought permission to attach a garage so the addition would sit 9 feet from the side property line and 35 feet from the rear line, where the city zoning ordinance requires 15 feet and 45 feet respectively. Staff also said a permit for a detached garage had previously been issued and a foundation was poured before work stopped after homeowners association objections.
Why it matters: The decision resolves a dispute between the property owners and the Hickory Heights Woods homeowners association about whether multiple or detached garages are allowed under deed restrictions. Board members emphasized their jurisdiction is limited to city code: they…
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