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ZBA denies Silex Properties' request to allow two‑family conversion after inspectors' reports said nonconforming status had lapsed
Summary
The board denied Silex Properties' request to permit a two‑family dwelling at 7244 Jackson after members reviewed inspection reports and enforcement history indicating the property had been required to convert to single‑family conditions; the board found the variance largely self‑imposed.
Silex Properties LLC representative Obo Wena asked the board for permission to allow a two‑family dwelling at 7244 Jackson, saying he invested about $100,000 to complete the build‑out after purchasing the partially converted property in 2021.
Board members reviewed older inspection reports that indicated the property had been addressed repeatedly since 2010 and that, at the time of recent city certification, it appeared to have been in single‑family compliance. Multiple members said the need for a use variance stemmed from a self‑imposed situation and did not demonstrate the uniqueness required for approval. The board voted to deny the request.
