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Board denies variance for undersized side-yard parking at 43 South Cassingham
Summary
After debate about maneuverability and enforceability, the board voted down a variance to authorize a narrower-than-code parking space at 43 South Cassingham; members said the space could not fit a vehicle and instructed staff to record the reasons in the findings.
The board considered a variance request from Bexley code section 12.62 that would have allowed a smaller-than-permitted side-yard parking space at 43 South Cassingham. Staff recommended denying the variance, noting the proposed space was only about 6.8 feet wide and would leave no room for a driver to exit without stepping onto adjacent property. The staff recommendation asked that, if any parking were allowed, the pad remain gravel to avoid adding impermeable surface.
Several board members voiced practical concerns about the space’s ability to accommodate a car. Board member Schick explained his vote on the record: "the dimensions not beat the code... I vote no," and another member said for appellate reasons they would record that the space could not accommodate a vehicle. After roll call the variance motion failed for lack of majority; the board recorded the 'no' reasoning in the findings of fact.
