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Board approves variance for new single‑family home at 3551 Spruce Street
Summary
The board approved variances allowing reduced setbacks and a modest increase in lot coverage so a new 1,632 sq ft single‑family home can replace a dilapidated structure at 3551 Spruce St.; vote was 6‑0.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for 3551 Spruce Street on Feb. 19 to allow a new 1,632‑square‑foot single‑family home to replace an existing, much smaller dwelling.
Applicant representative described a demolition permit to remove the abandoned structure and said the project is part of a broader neighborhood restoration effort. The variances grant reduced front and rear setbacks and a small increase in maximum lot coverage (from 35% to 37%) so a code‑compliant replacement home can be built without repeat variances or after‑the‑fact problems.
Board members voted 6‑0 on the motion to approve (Betts, Barhu, Connors, Cameron, McCray, Johnson all voting yes). The applicant said the house will be a conventional (stick‑built) home and that plans are included in the package.
