Applicant Devin Jackson granted 5-foot side-setback variance for garage at 592 Amberley Drive

Devin Jackson, the applicant for 592 Amberley Drive, received approval on March 19 from the Green Board of Zoning Appeals for a 5-foot right-side setback variance to permit a residential garage addition where the city code requires a 10-foot side setback.

Jackson told the board the existing side-entry garage was “framed improperly,” leaving the openings “about 7½ feet,” which made parking difficult. He said building a second, 26-foot-wide garage with a straight-in approach would address the problem and allow keeping an existing gas fireplace flue that projects into the proposed space. Jackson also said he had discussed the project with the adjacent property owner and obtained a signed statement supporting the variance, which he gave to the chair for the record.

The board discussed design and contractor details and asked about garage dimensions and materials. Jackson identified the contractor as One Day Garage of Hubbard, Ohio, and said the new siding, shingles and construction would match the existing residence. After questions, board member Spade moved to grant the requested 5-foot right-side setback variance “to permit a residential addition to be constructed, which would have a 5-foot side setback where 10 foot is required.” The motion was seconded by Miss Newbert and approved in a 4-0 roll-call vote.

The chair collected the neighbor’s signed statement to add to the file. No conditions beyond the variance and matching materials were recorded. The applicant thanked city zoning staff for assistance.

The variance resolves an immediate construction constraint for the homeowner; the addition may proceed subject to any required building permits and inspections under city code.