Rear setback variance at 119 Tarbell Avenue
Summary
A homeowner request to build an addition 8 feet from the rear lot line instead of the required 20 feet. The board found a practical difficulty and approved it unanimously.
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city; it lets the homeowners expand their house.
Owners Christina Wolf and Brant Haflich, who can now build their planned addition.
No party identified; neighbors are not on record opposing the reduced setback.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Practical Difficulty Appeal ZBA-003667-2026
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.
119 Tarbell Avenue rear yard setback variance
If approved, the addition could be built 12 feet closer to the rear property line than normally allowed in this residential zone.
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