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Sellersburg BZA denies setback variance for proposed house at 1103 Dora Drive
Summary
The Town of Sellersburg Board of Zoning Appeals denied a petition by developer Patrick Martin to reduce side-yard setbacks for a proposed single‑story home at 1103 Dora Drive after finding the applicant's design, not a lot constraint, created the need for the variance; the vote followed neighborhood concerns about access and HVAC placement.
The Town of Sellersburg Board of Zoning Appeals voted to deny a development‑standard variance for 1103 Dora Drive on March 16, 2026, after concluding the applicant had not met the statutory test showing practical difficulty.
Staff presented petition 2026-02-GB-01 and summarized site data: the lot (Adams Creek, lot 28) is about 0.19 acres and the proposed single‑story residence would be roughly 1,807 square feet with a 3‑car garage. The Sellersburg Unified Development Ordinance requires an 8‑foot side‑yard setback in the R‑1 district; the applicant asked to reduce the front side setback to 5 feet 10 inches and the rear…
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