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ZBA approves wider garage openings at 1726 Park Ave W., with screening condition

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals · April 17, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a variance to increase allowable exterior garage‑opening linear feet from 36 to 54 at 1726 Park Ave West for a private courtyard layout; approval is conditioned on vegetative screening to mask garage doors from street view.

The Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance April 16 allowing 54 linear feet of exterior wall openings for vehicular entry at 1726 Park Ave West, permitting six 9-foot garage doors where code allows 36 linear feet. The approval includes a condition that vegetative screening be installed to block the garage doors from view of the street.

Patrick, the city staff member, said…

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