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ABZA approves two setback variances for Darnell property at 3717 N. Connie Drive
Summary
The Area Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved two variances for attachments to a house at 3717 N. Connie Drive, allowing a reduced front setback and legitimizing an existing close side setback; staff had recommended denial and there was no public comment.
The Tippecanoe County Area Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5–0 on May 27 to grant two variances requested by Robert Darnell for work at 3717 N. Connie Drive in the Lakeroad subdivision.
APC staff reviewed the petition and recommended denial of both requests. The petitioner’s representative, Casey Mast of MSL Construction, presented photos and plans showing a proposed front porch and a new sunroom, and explained one variance would legitimize an existing side setback that measured roughly 2 feet.
Nathan McBurnett, APC staff, said staff recommended denial of both requests in its findings. No members of the public spoke for or against the petition.
The board recorded unanimous ballots to approve both variances: variance 1 (reduce front setback from 25 feet to 23 feet) approved 5–0, and variance 2 (permit a side setback of 2 feet instead of the required 6 feet, with the proposed porch side setback 5.19 feet) approved 5–0. Attorney Eric Burns collected the ballots.
Chair Steve Clevenger then directed that the members' findings supporting the majority be entered as the board’s collective findings. The approvals allow the petitioner to proceed with plans subject to any building permits and permitting reviews required by county offices.
