Board approves front-setback variance for Avalon Road homeowners
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The Homewood Board of Zoning Adjustments on Jan. 8 approved a front-setback variance for a home at 3410 Avalon Road so the owners can add a fourth bedroom.
Resident Robert Drum and Nate Nowak of Live Oak Construction told the board the lot’s curve and existing layout make a rear or vertical addition impractical and that a front addition is the only feasible option. Nowak said their surveyor determined a rectangular lot line would have provided about four additional feet and avoided the need for the requested 3.5-foot variance.
Board members asked whether alternatives such as converting the carport, building up, or reconfiguring circulation could avoid the variance. The applicants said those options would cause substantial rework, possible foundation work and loss of parking and were not feasible for their family.
A motion to approve BZA-25-0012 (3410 Avalon Road) passed. Recorded votes were: Miss Childs — Yes; Mister Nieves — Yes; Miss Hand — No; Mister Young — Yes; Mister Perkle — Yes. The board noted applicants must still obtain development-plan approval and follow standard permitting steps.
The applicants were directed to contact Emily Harris for next steps.
Resident Robert Drum and Nate Nowak of Live Oak Construction told the board the lot’s curve and existing layout make a rear or vertical addition impractical and that a front addition is the only feasible option. Nowak said their surveyor determined a rectangular lot line would have provided about four additional feet and avoided the need for the requested 3.5-foot variance.
Board members asked whether alternatives such as converting the carport, building up, or reconfiguring circulation could avoid the variance. The applicants said those options would cause substantial rework, possible foundation work and loss of parking and were not feasible for their family.
A motion to approve BZA-25-0012 (3410 Avalon Road) passed. Recorded votes were: Miss Childs — Yes; Mister Nieves — Yes; Miss Hand — No; Mister Young — Yes; Mister Perkle — Yes. The board noted applicants must still obtain development-plan approval and follow standard permitting steps.
The applicants were directed to contact Emily Harris for next steps.
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