Construction and Variance Request for 216 SE 13th Avenue

Original title: Case File #204; COA26-0023; 216 SE 13th Avenue. A request to construct a one-bedroom addition and two-car garage at the rear of the existing residence, including associated reroofing, replacement of existing windows and doors, removal of windows on the north elevation, demolition of the existing detached garage, and a recommendation to apply for a variance to reduce the required rear setback from 25 feet to six feet.

Record date · July 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is reviewing a request to renovate and expand a home at 216 SE 13th Avenue. The project includes building a new addition and garage, replacing windows and doors, and requesting a zoning exception to build closer to the rear property line than typically allowed.

Why it matters

The property owner is seeking a to reduce the required rear from 25 feet to 6 feet, which would allow for construction closer to the property boundary than current zoning rules permit.

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

Property owner of 216 SE 13th Avenue

The owner is seeking approval for specific construction plans and a zoning variance.

Directly affected

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the Certificate of Appropriateness for the property.

Key Facts

The applicant requests a variance to reduce the rear setback requirement from 25 feet to 6 feet.
The project includes constructing a one-bedroom addition at the rear of the residence.
The project includes constructing a new two-car garage at the rear of the residence.
The project involves the demolition of an existing detached garage.

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The project includes reroofing the residence.
The project includes replacing existing windows and doors.
The project includes removing windows on the north elevation of the residence.
The request is filed under Case File #204 and COA26-0023.
The application is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for the Historic Preservation Advisory Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rear setback?

A rear is the minimum distance required by zoning laws between the back of a building and the rear property line.

Why does this project need a variance?

The project proposes building closer to the rear property line (6 feet) than the standard zoning code allows (25 feet), requiring a formal exception known as a .

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