Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Date: October 15, 2026
To: Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Mathias Hughey, AICP, Interim City Planner
Title
Public Hearing for Two Variance Requests at 1100 Bluebell Rd.
Body
Action Requested:
The Zoning Board of Appeals is asked to conduct a public hearing to gather input on two proposed variances for 1100 Bluebell Rd.
Summary Report:
Gracewin Development has applied for a variance to exceed the maximum corner side setback by an unspecified distance at 1100 Bluebell Rd. The Land Development Code (LDC) sets the maximum corner side setback for multi-family housing with nine (9) or more units at 25’ (twenty-five feet) in the C2-B: Neighborhood General 2 Zoning District.
Gracewin Development has applied for a variance for a partial exemption from the Building Orientation in Residential Districts requirements. The LDC requires all residential development to be located parallel to the associated street rather than being sited at unconventional angles, unless irregular lot layouts require alternative orientations.
The property owners within 350 feet of 1100 Bluebell Rd. received a mailed public hearing notice on the variance request, and the public hearing notice was published in the Northfield News on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A copy of the public hearing mailing and location map are attached.
The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council’s adopted Rules of Business:
Public Hearing Procedure:
A Public Hearing is used to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.
A. The Chair will open the hearing by identifying the subject.
B. Staff Presentation - staff will give a presentation on the subject.
C. Applicant's Presentation - if needed.
D. Public Input - The public will have the opportunity to speak for or against the issue. The public may ask questions, make comments, voice support, agree or disagree with the issue.
1. The Chair wil...
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