Developer says topography and engineering justify variances for Fulton Ridge

Sep 23, 2026

Applicant representatives told the Clay County BZA that a ridge and waterway bisect the parcel, limiting street alignment and lot layouts; they proposed engineered on‑site septic systems, a mid‑block turnaround, and no curb‑and‑gutter to minimize earthwork.

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Ron Cowger, an engineer for the applicant, told the board the property contains a prominent ridge and an interior draw that largely determine where a road can be located. Cowger said designing the interior street along the ridge reduces grading and water‑runoff changes.

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