Description
Title: Approved February 4, 2026 Minutes
Summary
On February 4, 2026, the City of Richmond's Board of Zoning Appeals convened to discuss a case involving 722-724 Jessamine St LLC, which seeks a special exception to construct a single-family detached dwelling at 5300 Waverley Avenue. The Zoning Administrator had previously disapproved the application due to a proposed front yard setback of 8.87 feet, which does not meet the required 19.39 feet in an R-5 residential district. The applicant argued that the lot is an illegal lot of record, and the setback waiver is necessary to align with neighborhood standards and promote infill housing. The proposed two-story home aims to provide modern amenities and is designed to blend with existing structures, thereby enhancing