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HPB26-0693

1207 LENOX AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting after-the-fact approval to retain permeable pavers installed within the rear yard of an existing one-story Contributing single-family residence. The pavers were installed to provide a stabilized surface for parking and access within the rear yard, which is served by the alley. No addition to the residence and no alteration to the exterior of the historic structure is proposed.

From the Letter of Intent

The property owner is requesting a variance to install permeable pavers across most of the rear yard (approximately 50 feet by 30 feet) to create a stable parking and access surface for visiting family members. The proposed installation would exceed current code limitations on rear yard deck and impervious surface coverage. The pavers are designed to allow water permeability and would have very limited visibility from the street.

  • Installation of permeable pavers across most of the rear yard area (approximately 50 ft x 30 ft)
  • Creation of a stabilized parking and access surface in the rear yard
  • Preservation of the entire front yard (approximately 50 ft x 50 ft) as landscaped open space
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL W/ CONDITIONS
Approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness and the variances from the maximum permitted rear yard coverage and the minimum required rear yard landscaped open space, subject to the conditions enumerated in the attached draft Order.

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • After-the-fact variance required to exceed maximum permitted rear yard coverage (70.5% proposed vs. 30% maximum)
  • After-the-fact variance required to reduce minimum required rear yard landscaped open space (29.5% proposed vs. 70% minimum)
  • Proposed pavers extend to the side property line facing 12th Street, potentially requiring an additional variance
  • Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria 'b' (dimensions/setbacks/lot coverage compliance) is not satisfied due to the variance requests
Property Details
Historic District Flamingo Park Local Historic District
Year Built 1938
Style Mediterranean Revival/Art Deco Transitional
Zoning RS-4, Residential Single-Family
Lot Size 7,500 SF
Applicant Batsheva Sossonko
Existing Building
Year Built 1938
Architect David T. Ellis
Style Mediterranean Revival/Art Deco Transitional
Stories 1
Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

09:00 AM

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