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Decatur board approves variance allowing larger detached accessory structure at 414 Sycamore
Summary
After public opposition, the Decatur Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a detached accessory structure at 414 Sycamore to push the property's accessory square footage above the 1,000-square-foot limit; neighbors warned the decision could set a precedent.
The Decatur Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance that allows the accessory structures at 414 Sycamore Street to exceed the 1,000-square-foot cap for accessory buildings.
Architect Jeff Wren, representing the applicants Janet and Petroneo Yudao, told the board the project team developed three design options and chose a reduced-footprint detached garage (option B) positioned to limit impacts on adjacent properties and to respect the main house's historic character. "We developed three different options for look at smaller versions of the garage that would be compliant with zoning ordinance and meet their needs," Wren said.
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