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Zoning Variance Request for 851 Barr Street

Original title: 851 Barr Street - Request for: (1) a size variance from fifty (50) percent to 175.8 percent of the living area of the principal building; and (2) a height variance from thirteen (13) feet, eight (8) inches to twenty-eight (28) feet, nine (9) inches for a guest house in the A-1 (Agriculture) district; BV2026-034 (Craig & Jessica Creegan, Applicants) District 2 - Zembower (Hilary Padin, Project Manager)

Record date · June 22, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request for two zoning s at 851 Barr Street to allow for a larger and taller guest house than current regulations permit in an A-1 Agriculture district.

Why it matters

The decision will determine if the property owners, Craig and Jessica Creegan, are permitted to build a guest house that exceeds the standard size and height limits for their zoning district.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Craig and Jessica Creegan

They are the applicants seeking permission to build a structure that deviates from current zoning standards.

Indirectly affected

District 2 residents

Local residents may be affected by changes to the physical character of the neighborhood resulting from the variance.

Key Facts

  • The applicants are requesting a size variance to increase the guest house size from 50% to 175.8% of the principal building's living area.
  • The applicants are requesting a height variance to increase the guest house height from 13 feet, 8 inches to 28 feet, 9 inches.
  • The property is located in an A-1 (Agriculture) zoning district.
  • The application is filed under case number BV2026-034.
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  • The project is located in District 2.
  • The document is dated June 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zoning variance?
A is an official request to deviate from current zoning rules, such as size or height restrictions, for a specific property.
Who is deciding on this request?
The Board of Adjustment is the body responsible for reviewing and deciding on this request.

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Connected Entities

Hilary Padin, Jessica Creegan, Craig Creegan and 2 more
PersonHilary Padin“Project Manager for the application.”Map →
PersonJessica Creegan“Applicant for the zoning variances.”Map →
PersonCraig Creegan“Applicant for the zoning variances.”Map →
location851 Barr Street“The property address subject to the variance request.”Map →
PersonZembower“District 2 representative.”Map →

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