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Variance granted for attached garage addition at 602 West Orchard Avenue
Summary
The board approved variances to reduce front-yard setbacks for an attached garage addition at 602 West Orchard Avenue after staff clarified corner-lot setback rules and one letter in support was reported.
The board approved variances to allow a 12-by-22 attached garage addition at 602 West Orchard Avenue that would reduce the property's front-yard setbacks on a corner lot.
Planning staff explained the property is legally nonconforming and that the proposed addition would reduce two corner setbacks by 6 feet and 11 feet respectively. Staff said notices were mailed on 04/21/2026 and that one letter in favor had been received.
When questioned about the site plan and whether the addition would affect the sidewalk, staff clarified the measurement lines and showed the red-box plan area; a member said the clarification made the item a "no-brainer." A member moved to approve and a second was recorded; the roll call returned affirmative votes and the motion passed.
Staff advised the applicant to submit a holding permit and proceed with the building-permit process.
