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Zoning board approves variance for Sandalwood addition at 521 Sandalwood
Summary
The Bay Village Zoning Appeals Board approved a variance allowing a one‑story rear addition at 521 Sandalwood that reduces the combined side yard from the required 27 feet to 20 feet 6 inches (variance of 6 feet 6 inches). The motion passed unanimously on roll call.
The Bay Village Zoning Appeals Board on June 18 voted to grant a variance allowing a one‑story addition at 521 Sandalwood that will reduce the combined side yard from the required 27 feet to 20 feet 6 inches — a variance of 6 feet 6 inches. The board moved and seconded the measure and approved it by roll call; all members present voted yes.
Board members and the applicant discussed lot geometry and how the house sits at an unusual angle on the lot. The applicant’s representative explained that the proposed work “would be continuing that existing north side yard” and was not projecting the home further toward the neighbor. A board member noted the existing south side setback “violates the minimum of 10 foot setback… that’s currently the 8.5 feet,” and the board concluded the addition was consistent with prior approvals for similar lot conditions. The board also confirmed the applicant will run ductwork from the existing HVAC to serve the new space.
Vote record (as read at the meeting): Scott Bruno — yes; Dan Guest — yes; Pete Miller — yes; Jan Saruman — yes; Patricia Ray — yes; Gina Crawford — yes. The board thanked the applicant and closed the item.
