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BZA approves ADU variance at 408 E. Monroe with fence, landscaping and shed conditions
Summary
The Board approved a variance allowing an accessory dwelling unit forward of the front building wall at 408 E. Monroe Ave, with conditions: bring fences under the applicant's control into compliance, work with city staff on planting recommendations (screening hedge), and remove or relocate the existing front-yard shed.
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted January 12 to grant a variance that allows construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) forward of the front building wall at 408 East Monroe Avenue, subject to conditions intended to mitigate visual and parking impacts.
Staff (identified in the hearing as "Steph") described the project and recommended approval. Staff told the board that the principal house sits about 8.1 feet from the rear property line and that the proposed ADU would sit 2 feet from the property line and meet the ADU height requirement. Staff said the applicants' proposed front-yard parking would amount to approximately 49.42% of the required yard, which is under the 50%…
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