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Board approves setback variances for 710 West Market Street to allow new infill home
Summary
The BZA granted variances for sideyard and rear-yard setbacks at 710 West Market Street, allowing the owner to build a single-family home on a compact downtown lot. Staff cited historic lot patterns and the city's housing goals in recommending approval.
The Sandusky Board of Zoning and Appeals approved variances that allow a new single‑family dwelling at 710 West Market Street to be built with a total sideyard setback of 9 feet (one foot short of the code minimum) and a rear yard setback of 7.5 feet (versus the 20‑foot requirement). Planning staff said the lot is short and historic, and that granting the variance aligns with downtown development patterns and the city’s strategic plan to add housing.
Planning staff presented zoning maps, site photographs and elevations, and recommended approval with the usual condition that all applicable building, engineering and other permits be obtained prior to construction. "Staff has determined that granting the variances will allow the home to fit the existing building patterns and character of this portion of downtown," the staff report said.
Owner Harry Berg said the project would let him return to live downtown and would include an accessible garage and stair/lift features. There were no public objections. The board moved, seconded and approved the variances on a roll call vote.
Staff and board members noted building‑department requirements for fire‑rated construction where appropriate and reiterated that permits and plan reviews are required before construction can start.
