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Board of Zoning Appeals grants variance for rear addition at 239 McKinley
Summary
The board approved a dimensional variance allowing a 2‑story rear addition at 239 McKinley Road, granting a 1‑foot side‑yard setback variance (3 ft allowed vs. 4 ft required) and a 1.44% lot coverage increase to 36.44%.
The Grosse Pointe Farms Board of Zoning Appeals approved a dimensional variance to permit construction of a two‑story rear addition at 239 McKinley Road.
Applicant testimony described the change as a family‑driven need to add a bedroom and bathroom and make the home more functional. Several letters of neighbor support were included in the application packet, and the planning consultant’s memorandum and site plans were cited in the board’s review.
In a formal motion, the board found the request to be in harmony with intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance, that the addition is located in the rear yard and does not expand existing nonconforming setbacks beyond those conditions that predate current zoning. The board granted a side‑yard setback variance to allow 3 feet where 4 feet is required and a lot coverage variance of 36.44% where 35% is permitted, noting the practical difficulty associated with the lot’s historic width.
The motion passed with council members supporting the findings and subject to compliance with building codes and any conditions imposed by the board.
