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Tag Archives: North University Neighborhood Association
Steck House case returns to BoA one last time
The development surrounding the Steck House was once again in question at the Board of Adjustment for just under an hour last week. Although the board voted to reconsider the case, in the end, board members did not change their…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 21, 2016
Steck House compatibility will stay waived
The question of whether the city correctly interpreted city code may have divided Board of Adjustment members at their last meeting, but the panel seemed much more united on the topic of the code language, which will allow new construction…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 9, 2016
Steck House at center of project, now BoA case
The city’s Board of Adjustment is taking a little more time to consider whether a North University site plan was approved in error. Appellant Leon Barish has asked the board to weigh in on how staff applied the compatibility setback…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 26, 2016
BoA fails to get past cinder block wall
Fences might make for good neighbors, but apparently 9-foot-tall cinder block walls are another matter entirely. At their last meeting, Board of Adjustment members considered a variance for a wall that has already been constructed along Speedway at 101 W.…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Nov 5, 2015
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With second thoughts, duplex project advances
It may have taken a couple of years, but the Historic Landmark Commission has given its blessing to plans for four new duplexes on the lot of a historic home in the North University neighborhood. Cater Joseph was asking permission…