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Homewood BZA approves two modest residential addition variances; applicants given one year to pull permits
Summary
The board approved two variance requests for second-story additions on atypical or narrow lots (cases 2600361409 and 26-0037), with architects saying the projects do not expand footprints and staff reminding applicants they have one year to obtain permits.
The Homewood Board of Zoning Adjustments on July 9 approved two variance requests for modest second-story additions on nonconforming lots.
Joe Ellis, an architect representing the property owners, described both projects as limited in scope: each request seeks relief driven by atypical lot geometry (pie-shaped or shallow lots) and the orientation of existing houses. Ellis said the additions would not expand building footprints and that one request also included a minimal side-yard variance because the existing house is already nonconforming by a small margin.
There were no public speakers on either case. The board moved and voted to approve both variances; staff reminded applicants they have one year from approval to pull building permits.
The approvals are limited to the relief requested and preserve standard permitting and inspection requirements.
