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Board approves deck variance at 509 South 6th Street after petitioner explains inspection confusion
Summary
The board granted a building-coverage variance (37% vs. 35% allowed) so a homeowner can rebuild a rear deck; the petitioner said the existing deck had been built larger than approved and inspected multiple times, and staff recommended approval with conditions.
Planning staff described the 509 South 6th Street application as a small-lot, historic neighborhood request to rebuild a roughly 260 sq ft deck that will raise building coverage to 37% from 35%. Staff noted the lot is smaller than current ordinance expectations (about 5,600 sq ft vs. an 8,000-sq-ft standard) and recommended approval.
Homeowner petitioner Mori Patsy told the board she "didn't know the deck was bigger than it was supposed to be," and said the structure had been inspected multiple times by the city. Patsy also clarified an earlier petitioner listing: she said her mother, Joan Kopsi, who had been listed, died 17 years ago. No public opposition was recorded. A board member moved to approve staff recommendations with the listed conditions and the motion passed.
