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19 Shattuck Street Driveway Width Variance

At a glance

  • What: Variance to widen a paved driveway in the front setback at 19 Shattuck Street from 24 feet to 34 feet (RB zone, Ward 3), as a second driveway on the east side of the house.
  • Where it stands: Approved 5-0 on October 13, 2026, with three conditions.
  • Next: Applicant to have the lot surveyed and file a retroactive building permit for the retaining walls; the 30-day appeal and reconsideration window applies.

Details

The applicant said the existing driveway is tight against a retaining wall and cannot fit two vehicles. A neighboring owner wrote in opposition, citing the lack of a professional survey, storm water runoff and uncertainty about the property line, and asked the board to continue the hearing or deny. Board members were split at first: one said they dislike driveway expansions and that this was really a second driveway, another worried about runoff to the neighbor, and others said the request was reasonable and that the board does not decide property-line disputes. Staff noted the two tiered retaining walls together exceed four feet and have no building permit on file. The conditions as moved: (1) no runoff whatsoever onto any neighbor's property, worded as an outcome rather than a design so the driveway permit review at Public Works can enforce it; (2) a retroactive building permit for the retaining walls; (3) no work until a survey confirms the driveway is on the applicant's property.

Sources

Log

2026-10-13 - Zoning Board of Adjustment

  • Variance from land use code 190-17(E)(2) approved 5-0 with the three conditions above. Staff advised that all decisions carry a 30-day appeal window.