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Council backs variance recommendation for porch roof and sunroom at 422 E. Madison
Summary
The council voted to give a favorable recommendation to the APC for a variance allowing a small front porch roof and a rear sunroom at Don Smith's 422 E. Madison property, citing practical difficulty for the corner lot; the board recorded a roll-call recommendation.
Kat, representing the Area Plan Commission (APC), presented a zoning variance request for Don Smith at 422 East Madison. Kat told the council Smith wants to add a small roof over an existing front porch and build a sunroom off the rear of the house; staff said the corner-lot configuration creates practical difficulties because the property effectively has two front-yard setbacks.
A council member moved and the board took a roll-call recommendation in favor of the APC's variance. Council members discussed utility easements and confirmed no conflicts with the sewer or water meter locations were expected. The council asked the petitioner to sign documents so the APC packet could be completed and the applicant could pursue building permits.
The council recorded the favorable recommendation and instructed staff to prepare the roll-call documentation for APC submission.
