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BZA grants variance for rear addition and foyer conversion at 12 Kennard Street
Summary
Owners of 12 Kennard Street received a variance to increase gross-floor-area to 85% (from 75%) to allow a two‑story rear addition and interior reconfiguration; the board found hardship due to lot configuration and an attached single‑family condition and approved the variance.
Owners Christopher Robertson and Jamie presented a variance petition to increase FAR to 85% on a 2,250 sq. ft. lot to allow a rear addition, new foyer and interior stair reconfiguration. They told the board the property is an attached single‑family with a party wall and interior stairways that are not code‑compliant, and said the requested changes are needed to make the house safe and functional.
The board discussed neighbor outreach and letters of support from adjacent owners, reviewed one piece of correspondence expressing concerns, and concluded there are sufficient grounds to find a hardship owing to lot shape and attachment. The variance was granted on condition the work conform to drawings dated 07/03/2024; the vote was unanimous.
