Summary
The board pushed back on a proposed 4-unit townhome on N. Ivyhurst Road because the requested setbacks and lot size variances were too extreme for the neighborhood.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Uncertain financial impact pending project redesign.
The property owner if a viable density is eventually approved.
Adjacent single-family homeowners who would face reduced property buffers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — March 27, 2026
A proposal to build a four-unit townhouse on an undersized vacant corner lot was rejected by the board after failing to secure a majority vote for necessary density and setback variances.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026
The board pushed back on a proposed 4-unit townhome on N. Ivyhurst Road because the requested setbacks and lot size variances were too extreme for the neighborhood.
Related development
450 N. Ivyhurst Road Townhouse
Adjourned after board raised concerns over excessive density and severe setback violations.
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