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BZA approves 7-foot front-setback variance for church addition with conditions
Summary
The board approved a 7-foot front-setback variance for an addition to First Haitian Baptist Church (VAR0000532026), with five conditions and discussion about floodplain elevation requirements handled in the building-permit process.
The Board approved VAR0000532026, a request to construct a front addition to First Haitian Baptist Church that required a seven-foot reduction from the 50-foot front setback. Staff presented the application and noted the property lies partly in a flood hazard area; the floodplain manager said the addition would have to be properly elevated, and the building-permit process will determine whether the 50% reconstruction threshold is reached.
A representative for the church explained the addition would tie into an existing foyer area and that the proposed side additions would not extend beyond the existing foyer footprint; the board adopted the staff-recommended conditions and approved the variance. One member cautioned the congregation to confirm elevation and reconstruction thresholds during the building-permit review to avoid larger retrofits.
