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East Ridge zoning board approves six‑foot setback variance for 3709 Sullivan Ave homeowner
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a six‑foot side‑yard setback variance for the homeowner at 3709 Sullivan Avenue after finding neighborhood precedent and confirming building‑permit and fire‑rating requirements; the homeowner, Grace Shower, said the space is unusable and the addition preserves egress for emergency responders.
The Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of East Ridge voted to approve a six‑foot variance to the side‑yard setback for the property at 3709 Sullivan Avenue.
Chairman Leach opened the hearing after confirming a quorum and read the case as “BR 263 Grama Sauer, 3709 Sullivan Avenue,” a request to reduce the required 10‑foot side‑yard setback to about 4 feet. Mark, a city staff member who presented the staff report, told the board the house currently sits about 7 feet 6 inches from the northwest property line and that the proposed addition (roughly 3 feet 6 inches…
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