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BZA approves Cron variance to keep garage closer to road to protect trees, 3–1
Summary
The board approved a front‑yard setback variance at 3880 East Door Road to allow a 576‑sq‑ft garage to encroach up to 14 feet so petitioners can avoid removing two mature trees and avoid a septic field, after staff recommended denial. Vote was 3–1.
The Monroe County Board of Zoning and Appeals approved a front‑yard setback variance for the Cron petitioners at 3880 East Door Road after hearing staff's recommendation of denial and testimony from the petitioner and the petitioner's representative.
Staff recommended denial, saying the petitioner could relocate the structure to a compliant location. Petitioner Lynn Cron said the proposed 576‑square‑foot garage (designed by her late husband) must be sited closer to the road to avoid two mature historic trees and an existing septic field; representative Ozzie Lauer said moving the structure would place it on steep 25% slopes or require cutting landmark trees. "Everyone in our neighborhood that I know of is in support of this," Lynn Cron told the board. After discussion the board found practical difficulties and approved VAR‑26‑25, allowing an encroachment of up to 14 feet into the front setback. The motion carried 3–1, with one member voting no and noting the lack of testimony about a demonstrated need.
The board recorded that, if the variance is used, the petitioner must pursue a type B administrative subdivision to adjust lot lines and obtain required building permits before construction.
