Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Setback Variance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves one-foot side-setback variance for Goldenwood Way garage addition
Summary
The board approved a one-foot left-side setback variance for a proposed third garage bay at 3903 Goldenwood Way, permitting a 9-foot side setback where 10 feet is required; the motion passed 3–0.
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a one-foot left-side setback variance Thursday that allows a residential addition at 3903 Goldenwood Way to leave a 9-foot side setback where the code requires 10 feet.
Applicant James Kerner said he seeks to add a third garage bay and that reducing the standard width would shrink interior dimensions and create maneuvering and safety issues for vehicles: "With the 12 foot, we put the 98 foot garage door on... it shrinks your interior dimensions considerably," Kerner said, describing the variance as a practical need for vehicle access.
The board noted written support from a neighbor (Scott Willis) entered into the record, asked no further questions and approved the variance in a recorded 3–0 vote.
The approval allows Kerner to add the third bay as designed; the project moves forward through the city’s standard permit review.
