Zoning Variance Request for Emmett Avenue Property

Original title: (Lot 76) Emmett Avenue - Request for: (1) a south front yard setback variance from fifty (50) feet to twenty-five (25) feet; and (2) an east side street setback variance from fifty (50) feet to nineteen (19) feet; and (3) a west side yard setback variance from ten (10) feet to seven and one-half (7½) feet for a Single Family Dwelling in the A-1 (Agriculture) district; BV2025-103 (David Gardner, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Angi Gates, Project Manager)

October 27, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This request determines whether a specific property owner can build a home closer to the street and property boundaries than standard zoning rules permit, which may affect neighborhood density and site layout.

Who is mentioned in the record

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David Gardner

The applicant must receive approval for these variances to proceed with the proposed building layout.

Nearby property owners

Residents in the immediate vicinity may be affected by the placement of the new structure relative to existing property lines.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 27, 2025.

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Summary

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request from David Gardner to reduce required building s for a new single-family home on Emmett Avenue. The applicant is seeking permission to build closer to the property lines than current A-1 (Agriculture) zoning regulations typically allow.

Key Facts

The applicant requests a reduction of the south front yard setback from 50 feet to 25 feet.
The applicant requests a reduction of the east side street setback from 50 feet to 19 feet.
The applicant requests a reduction of the west side yard setback from 10 feet to 7.5 feet.
The property is located in an A-1 (Agriculture) zoning district.
The project is identified by file number 2025-954 and application number BV2025-103.
The project is managed by Angi Gates and is located in District 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a setback variance?

A is an official permission to build a structure closer to a property line than the standard zoning code usually allows.

What does A-1 (Agriculture) zoning mean for this property?

A-1 is a zoning classification that typically regulates land use for agricultural purposes and low-density residential development, which includes specific requirements for how far buildings must be set back from property lines.

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locationDistrict 5“The district where the property is located.”Map →

otherBV2025-103“The specific application reference number.”Map →

personAngi Gates“Project Manager for the application.”Map →

personDavid Gardner“The individual requesting the zoning variances.”Map →

organizationBoard of Adjustment“The local body responsible for reviewing and deciding on variance requests.”Map →

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