Board approves 8-foot front‑setback variance for porch at 3624 Midland Street

The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance on Dec. 22 allowing an 8‑foot encroachment into a 23‑foot nonconforming front setback at 3624 Midland Street to permit construction of a roofed front porch. The motion, offered by the board chair and seconded by another member, passed unanimously among members present.

Valery, appearing on behalf of absent applicant Sam Oskiewicz, told the board the existing porch already projects 8 feet into the setback and that the project will add a new roof and composite decking that "will look a lot nicer than what's there now." Staff confirmed that adjacent property owners received notice and that no written responses were returned.

Board members said they had driven past the property and found similar porches in the neighborhood, and they described the proposed porch materials and wrapped posts as appropriate for the block. The board attached a stipulation that construction must begin within 12 months and noted the routine 21‑day waiting period before finality to allow other agencies to review the decision.

The board chair summarized the approval on the record: "Your appeal has been approved, with the stipulation that you start construction within 12 months." The board also reminded the property owner that all necessary building and electrical permits must be obtained before work begins.

The variance affects parcel number 040‑000784 and was granted for a reduced front setback from 23 feet to 15 feet to accommodate a roofed front porch. No further appeals or conditions were specified at the meeting; staff will follow up on permits and compliance during inspections.