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Board approves small first‑floor elevation variance at 190 Woodlawn to address drainage
Summary
The ZBA granted a one-foot first‑floor elevation variance for a corner lot at Woodlawn/Greenfield to ensure positive drainage and avoid sending water toward the garage; the motion stated neighborhood elevations support the relief and the vote was unanimous.
An applicant seeking to build on a sloping corner lot at Woodlawn and Greenfield asked for a variance to raise the first‑floor elevation by one foot above the UDO requirement (proposed 5 feet vs. required 4 feet). The applicant explained that the higher finished floor is necessary to maintain positive drainage away from the proposed garage and driveway on the sloped site.
The board reviewed neighborhood context and found several nearby homes already have first‑floor elevations in excess of the standard 4‑foot threshold; a motion to approve the variance cited irregular elevation across the lot and the need to prevent drainage toward the garage. The motion passed with unanimous support.
