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Neighbors’ concerns lead BZA to deny oversized garage variance on Sawmill Road
Summary
The Columbus BZA rejected a request to expand a residential garage at 4923 Sawmill Road after neighbors argued the addition would alter neighborhood character and raised questions about a planned corridor/right‑of‑way; the board found the variance substantial and denied the request.
The Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment voted on March 24 to deny a request to increase an existing residential garage at 4923 Sawmill Road from the 450-square-foot limit to roughly 970 square feet.
Rick Watts, the applicant, told the board the larger garage would allow him to secure utility vehicles and free up driveway space for personal cars. Neighbors and other speakers raised concerns about the size of…
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