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BZA denies garage setback variance for Southgate Road property, cites lack of legal hardship
Summary
The Board denied a request to locate a detached garage within the corner‑side setback at 1503 Southgate Road, finding the applicant failed to demonstrate the legal hardship required for a variance. The board noted alternatives and split on an initial vote before denying the variance.
The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request from a Southgate Road homeowner to place a detached single‑car garage 10 feet from the corner‑side property line where 15 feet is required.
Kim Firkins, the applicant, said the proposal would "keep the garage adjacent to the home behind the front facade and in cohesion with the existing…
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