ApprovedVariance
Practical Difficulty Appeal ZBA-003667-2026
Description
The owners want to build an addition just 8 feet from the rear property line, where 20 feet is normally required. The board unanimously agreed they faced a practical difficulty and granted the variance.
Impact summary
The home can now include an addition that encloses part of the rear yard, with the board finding it won't create problems for the property or neighborhood.
Applicant
- Name
- Christina Wolf & Brant Haflich
- Address
- 119 Tarbell Ave, Portland, MESee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved4–0, unanimous
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
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Related issues (1)
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