Front-setback variance for 20 Circle West rebuild
Summary
A family wants to replace their 1941 rambler with a new two-story home in the same footprint, which means asking for a 21.6-foot break from the city's front-setback rules. The lot's curve and a nearby pond make it hard to place the house any farther back. It's a question of whether the city flexes its zoning rules when a rebuild essentially matches what's already there.
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the city; the variance affects only what the homeowners can build on their lot.
The Kostroskis, who could rebuild their home where the existing house already sits.
Potentially nearby neighbors if they believe the reduced setback departs from the street's established pattern, though the new house would match the existing footprint.
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