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Board approves elevator and deck setback variances at 104 4th Avenue to preserve accessibility
Summary
A variance allowing an enclosed elevator and deck encroachments at 104 4th Avenue passed unanimously; the board accepted staff findings that the improvements are necessary to provide safe, continued access to living levels and required a final as‑built survey before permit closeout.
The Board of Adjustment approved case #26022 to permit an enclosed elevator and associated decks/stairs that encroach into required front and side setbacks at 104 4th Avenue to facilitate safe access to the living level following an in‑place elevation.
Planner Brandon Berry told the board staff viewed the requests as reasonably related to safe, continued access rather than an attempt to expand living area; he recommended conditions including preparing a final as‑built survey and placing reasonable limitations on the shaft roofline shown in plans. Applicant Andrew Schiff, speaking for his parents, said staff and the owners considered interior elevator locations but that the proposed side elevator preserves front porch views and allows for a glass‑facing elevator shaft; he said elevator dimensions have been confirmed with a vendor and that multiple adjacent neighbors submitted letters of support.
Board members discussed whether the elevator shaft roofline should be limited; staff agreed to strike or modify a restrictive condition after applicants showed a 3‑D mockup and confirmed the shaft would not exceed applicable city height limits. The board approved the variance with staff conditions requiring a final sealed as‑built survey prior to permit closeout.
