City Staff Steamed About Sauna Plan

The owners of a house on North Janmar Drive, who purchased the home last summer, would like to add a gym and sauna atop their detached garage/cabana. To do so, they need a permit from City Hall. The problem is, that garage/cabana is only 3 feet from the property line, and the zoning ordinance for their neighborhood requires a 10-foot setback. Consequently, city staffers are recommending that the Board of Adjustment deny their request. The board will be briefed at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, and the public hearings begin at 1.