April 24, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Approval of April 10, 2025, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes

Land use request for variance at 5728 Oliver Avenue South

Votes (4)

Approval of the meeting agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Board Member · Seconded by Unnamed Board Member

Approval of April 10, 2025, meeting minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Board Member · Seconded by Unnamed Board Member

Approve the variance request for 5728 Oliver Avenue South

Approved4-0

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Adjourn the meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Board Member · Seconded by Unnamed Board Member

Notable Quotes (2)

In order to get a two-car garage you need at least 20 feet wide to do that. We cannot do that without the variance.
— Mark Hennessy

Variance necessityClarifying why the variance is required.

Reducing the required yard from 5-feet to 1.2 feet where there's no alley access... is to allow for adequate access to emergency responders.
— Ben Carrier

Public SafetyJustifying the staff recommendation to deny the variance.

People (3)

PerryChair

Presiding over the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.

Ben CarrierStaff

Presented staff findings regarding the variance request at 5728 Oliver Avenue South.

Mark HennessyProperty Owner

Property owner of 5728 Oliver Avenue South seeking a side yard setback variance.

Places Mentioned

5728 Oliver Avenue South5736 Oliver Avenue South2105 57th Street2116 57th Street2216 57th Street South5445 Newton Avenue South5441 Newton Avenue South5710 Newton Avenue South5714 Newton Avenue South5824 Queen Avenue SouthArmitage neighborhood

Events & Meetings (2)

April 24, 2025, Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
May 8, 2025, Next Scheduled Meeting

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