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Huber Heights board approves variance for accessory building at 8096 Chambersburg Road
Summary
The Huber Heights Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 to grant a variance allowing an accessory building to be located nearer the front of the lot than the zoning code ordinarily permits for the property at 8096 Chambersburg Road; city staff had recommended approval and no neighbor objections were recorded.
The Huber Heights Board of Zoning Appeals on May 6 approved a variance (BZA Case 26-03) allowing an accessory building on the property at 8096 Chambersburg Road to be sited closer to the front of the lot than the Huber Heights zoning code typically permits. City staff told the board it had no objection to the variance and said adjacent property owners were notified and no objections were received.
City staff summarized the request, saying the proposed accessory building would be placed “approximately 300 feet behind the road right of way and approximately 65 feet from the front neighbor's property line,” and that the lot is “approximately 5 acres.” The staff report cited Huber Heights zoning code Section 1191.01 and stated the engineering department had no concerns. Staff concluded it would recommend approval of the variance.
Applicant Seth Grusenmeyer identified himself at the podium and explained site constraints that led to the request: the back of the lot is a downgrade and the only flat areas available are toward the front near the driveway. “Essentially, I'm just looking to put a place that I can use for storage,” Grusenmeyer said, adding he planned to store a tractor and other equipment. He also noted that neighboring properties contain garages and barns, and said the requested siting follows the natural radius of his driveway.
After the staff report and applicant remarks, the board reviewed the variance criteria aloud (reasonable return, effect on neighborhood character, impacts to governmental services, knowledge at purchase, and availability of alternatives). Board members indicated the standards were met and a motion to approve the variance was moved and seconded. The secretary called the roll and the board voted 4-0 to approve BZA Case 26-03. The chair told the applicant to coordinate with city staff about any additional steps before construction.
The board also approved minutes from its April 1, 2026 meeting (with a correction to an erroneously printed year in the minutes), approved the evening's agenda, and swore in people intending to testify. The board announced upcoming meetings on June 3 and July 1, 2026.
