Variance request for undersized lot on Mentor Avenue
Prince George's County
Summary
A lot at 4303 38th Street, smaller than every lot on its block face since at least 1949, needed seven variances to build one modest house — the kind of infill project supporters call organic affordable housing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county cost is involved; the outcome affects what can be built on a single residential lot.
The developer and, indirectly, future buyers of a new infill home.
Nearby residents could raise concerns about neighborhood character if the undersized lot is developed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Appeals - Apr 22, 2026
A lot at 4303 38th Street, smaller than every lot on its block face since at least 1949, needed seven variances to build one modest house — the kind of infill project supporters call organic affordable housing.
Board of Appeals - Jan 28, 2026
A property owner is asking the county to waive minimum lot size, width, and frontage rules so an existing substandard lot in Capitol Heights can be built on. It's the kind of case that determines whether small, irregular lots stay buildable in older neighborhoods.
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