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Board OKs 5-foot variance to rebuild porch at 551 South Bates
Summary
The Board granted a 5-foot variance allowing replacement of a nonconforming front porch and steps at 551 South Bates, noting the porch previously existed, the structure is about 100 years old, and proposed steps have deeper treads suitable for winter conditions.
The Birmingham City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a 5-foot variance for 551 South Bates to reconstruct a front covered porch and steps that would project 15 feet into the front open space, where the ordinance allows a maximum 10-foot projection.
Mike Mora, presenting appeal 2607, told the board the property’s covered porch previously extended to the same location and that the variance was previously granted in 2021. "The…
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