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Zoning Variance Request for 614 Allen Avenue

Original title: 614 Allen Avenue (2025-205): Consideration to reduce the front setback requirement from a minimum of 25 feet to 20 feet. Address: 614 Allen Avenue PCN: 12-43-46-09-15-002-0121 Applicant/Owner: 614 Allen Avenue LLC Agent: Gary P. Eliopoulos Planner: Rolland Bogacz, Planner

Record date · September 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The city is considering a request to reduce the required front yard from 25 feet to 20 feet for the property located at 614 Allen Avenue. This change would allow for construction closer to the street than current zoning rules permit.

Why it matters

This decision determines the legal building footprint for 614 Allen Avenue, setting a precedent for how close structures can be placed to the street at this specific location.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

614 Allen Avenue LLC

The owner is seeking a change in zoning requirements to alter the building placement on their property.

Indirectly affected

Nearby property owners

Adjacent residents may be affected by changes to the streetscape or building proximity resulting from the variance.

Key Facts

  • The applicant is requesting a reduction of the front setback requirement from 25 feet to 20 feet.
  • The property is located at 614 Allen Avenue.
  • The property parcel identification number (PCN) is 12-43-46-09-15-002-0121.
  • The applicant is 614 Allen Avenue LLC, represented by agent Gary P. Eliopoulos.
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  • The request is filed under number 25-1195 and agenda item 2025-205.
  • The item was introduced on September 10, 2025.
  • The item is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for an advisory board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a front setback?
A front is the minimum distance required by zoning laws between the front property line and the closest part of a building structure.
How will this affect the neighborhood?
The document does not specify neighborhood impacts; it only notes the request to allow construction 5 feet closer to the street than currently allowed.

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Standard Zoning Variance

The request follows standard administrative procedures for seeking a minor adjustment to building placement requirements.

Connected Entities

614 Allen Avenue LLC, 614 Allen Avenue, Rolland Bogacz and 1 more
Organization614 Allen Avenue LLC“The applicant and owner of the property.”Map →
location614 Allen Avenue“The property subject to the zoning variance request.”Map →
PersonRolland Bogacz“The city planner assigned to the file.”Map →
PersonGary P. Eliopoulos“The agent representing the applicant.”Map →

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