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Votes at a glance: Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals approves two variances, tables one petition, and forwards one unfavorable recommendation
Summary
At its May 7 meeting the Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals approved a lot-width variance and an accessory-structure variance, tabled a front-yard fence petition, and sent an unfavorable recommendation to the Common Council on an apartment-over-garage use variance.
At its May 7 meeting the City of Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals recorded four formal actions: three motions passed and one petition was tabled. All recorded roll-call actions were unanimous (4-0).
Petition 25-12 (Zachary Tillman) — Tabled: The petitioner for a variance to allow an existing 3-foot wood fence in the front yard at 37 N. Guyer Street was not present; the board voted to table the petition. Motion by Kreg Homoky, second by Ron Jackson; vote 4-0.
Petition 26-05 (Barry Seliger) — Approved: The board approved a variance to exceed the permitted square footage for accessory structures at 2121 E. 9th Place to accommodate a proposed 14-by-28-foot shed. The petitioner said the shed would store lawn equipment and allow vehicles to be parked in the garage. Staff noted a code ambiguity about whether some attached structures count toward a house footprint, but the requested variance exceeded allowed square footage under the reported interpretations. Motion by Kreg Homoky, second by Ron Jackson; vote 4-0.
Petition 26-06 (Krull/Abonmarche) — Approved: The board approved a variance to reduce the minimum lot width from 80 feet to approximately 63 feet to subdivide an existing parcel at 1221 S. Connecticut St. Agent Rich Piazza said the proposed lot dimensions are consistent with neighboring lots and would support an infill subdivision. Motion by Kreg Homoky, second by Ron Jackson; vote 4-0.
Petition 26-09 (John & Lorie Young) — Advisory unfavorable recommendation to Common Council: The board recommended the Common Council deny the request to legalize an existing apartment over a detached garage at 920 E. Cleveland Ave., citing lack of permits and concern about setting a precedent for R-3 lots. Motion by Kreg Homoky, second by Ron Jackson; vote 4-0.
All votes and motions were recorded in the meeting minutes; any final legal action on item 26-09 will be taken by the Common Council.
