Public Hearing: 2.33-foot height variance to allow a 20' 4" tall detached garage at 4628 Bruce Avenue

This variance was denied at the Planning Commission meeting on June 23, 2021. The vote was 4-3 (Nays were Agnew, Bartling, & Bennett)

The applicant is requesting a 2.33 foot height variance for a new 20' 4" detached garage at 4628 Bruce Avenue. The project was recently reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission and received a Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions:

• Two windows that are proportionate in size and style to the home are installed on the east elevation above the garage door opening.
• A window or permanent architectural detail such as timbering be installed to the west elevation.
• A permanent architectural detail (window, timbering, bump out, etc.) be installed on the north elevation of the proposed garage.
• Window or permanent architectural detail added to the south elevation or move the door so that there isn’t a portion of wall that is undecorated longer than 16 feet.
• Any changes to the proposed plans would require review from the Heritage Preservation Commission.