The 10 most interesting neighborhood scoops from May 20, 2026
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Frank Vaxter Jr. is applying for an accessory structure and an ADU at 2635 Merhoff St. The project, owned by the Frank E Vaxter Jr. Living Trust, seeks a waiver from LDC 5.4 to allow the accessory structure to exceed the footprint of the 900 sq ft principal house — the proposed ADU is unusually large at 3,120 sq ft and both are listed at 17 feet tall. The record also notes the dwelling will be owner‑occupied and not used as a short‑term rental.
Applicant Frank Vaxter (owner: Frank E Vaxter Jr Living Trust) has filed a zoning variance to add an accessory structure and ADU at 2635 Merhoff St. The request seeks a waiver from LDC 5.4 to allow the accessory building to exceed the footprint of the principal house — in plain terms, the new outbuilding/ADU would be larger than the main home. The single-family variance is submitted and currently under review.
Frank Vaxter, for the Frank E Vaxter Jr Living Trust, has submitted a Site Design Waiver under LDC 5.4 to allow an accessory structure and ADU at 2635 Merhoff St to exceed the footprint of the principal residence. Six notification postcards were mailed, so curious neighbors might spot this on upcoming planning or variance agendas as the application moves through review.
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