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Historic Preservation Commission · Case 26-002683-COA

405 West 37th Street

Rehab, Alterations, ADU, Variance Request

Approved with ConditionsThe Historic Preservation Commission approved this request with conditions on Jun 24, 2026.

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Property
405 West 37th Street, Metropolitan (Duncan Ward), Savannah
Parcel (PIN)
20073 12009 · Chatham County parcel number, from SAGIS
Request
Rehab, Alterations, ADU, Variance Request (Regular agenda)
Applicant
Christine Wacta
Staff recommendation
Approved with Conditions
Board decision
Approved with Conditions — 6 in favor, 0 against (Jun 24, 2026)

The board's motion

Approve the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit on top of the existing non-contributing garage at 405 West 37th Street with the following condition because it is visually compatible and meets the standards. 1. Utilize a hipped roof with a pitch between 4:12 and 10:12. AND Recommend that the Savannah Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval to the Savannah Zoning Board of Appeals for the requested variance from the standard that reads: Side yard setbacks for new accessory structures shall be a minimum of three (3) feet. [Sec. 7.11.10.xiii.7] To allow for 12"; eaves that encroach into the 3’ setback area, because the variance criteria are met.

Documents

405 West 37th Street in Duncan Ward, geocoded from Savannah's SAGIS address records.

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