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County staff said the house was constructed in 1972 and therefore predates the county zoning ordinance. The owners asked to connect two existing decks that flank a sunroom on the westerly side of the house; the sunroom is 23.5 feet from the sideline and adding an 8‑foot deck requires a 4.5‑foot encroachment. The applicants supplied an email from the adjacent neighbor to the west, Margaret Thompson, approving the proposed deck improvements.

Owner and applicant Anthony, who identified himself at the hearing, said he had no additional comment but was available to answer questions: \"I don't really have anything to say, but I'm glad to answer any questions that you have.\" Board members asked about RPA (resource protection area) lines and Bay Act requirements; staff noted the proposed work would not extend further toward the water than existing structures and that county zoning review would verify RPA distances in the field. A motion to approve the variance was seconded and passed by the board.

The previous variance granted in February for an attached carport (a six‑foot encroachment) applied only to that carport and was not interpreted as blanket authority to make other projections toward the sideline. Final permit approval will depend on the county's zoning and building permit review, including any RPA or Bay Act requirements discovered during field verification.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Zoning Appeals - Jun 25 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved a variance reducing the main‑structure side‑yard setback from 20 feet to 15.5 feet at 380 Mulberry Creek Road so owners can connect two existing decks with an 8‑foot walkway; adjacent neighbor provided email approval and staff will verify RPA distances during permit review.","taxTitle","Lancaster County, Virginia","taxId",37257,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6184744,"Lancaster BZA approves two‑story garage variance for George Wade in Whitestone",287,743000,1030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5086647-ff8d188ce979a8ba72fd7b9f2977c4ad&start=743&end=1030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5086647-ff8d188ce979a8ba72fd7b9f2977c4ad/thumbnail_743000.jpg","/articles/6184744/Lancaster-County/Virginia/Lancaster-BZA-approves-twostory-garage-variance-for-George-Wade-in-Whitestone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184744-581bceb90ee110f07936951d83e0e4db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459358&Signature=OF4CyNcyepkcYI9JGMeNIRI5LvMUnBWN4F~0OBms7uUvBhF3jCMFAMvVAUCCV3FYMkuler5YJUBAo3hivbayyAzL4XGFyzw16eJoYgH7nPG4UlgA6CE2hnRpn4qxLai5pH3pm5-49EyoTxvS1nbAlIUvKXsCAzf7H89boDPypKCwTOkHaQjvEQqYjPYDBoVPhycIqHuf8ahnxn2tQLPPlvgTfACxB9JGeyzFN4UL6RKpKrUmfvFx4EEjMZoVZnyzB3VVIqkeUJQ63ehjLtxcRUyRYKzjCeKvszZTnSQ41KWvlzd8XiMFtBZqVYLHGRZigFVUzG60g8ykp8kZVi-mqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow a two‑story, 28‑by‑28 garage at 1029 Ringfarden Road in Whitestone by reducing the required side‑yard distance for a two‑story accessory structure.

County staff explained the property has tidal water features and an RPA (resource protection area) affecting rear‑yard use; the location of the existing septic and well and setbacks from two roads (state road VSH 670 and a private 22‑foot extension) constrain the buildable area. The applicant seeks to replace an existing shed with a two‑story garage whose upper loft would be unfinished storage. Because a two‑story accessory structure is treated like a main structure for setbacks, the applicant requested a five‑foot setback from the westerly sideline rather than the usual 25 feet.

Applicant George Wade, who presented photographs and a site plan, said the new garage would sit at the terminus of the existing driveway, replace a playground and shed, and be partially screened by planted cypress trees. \"The structure is only gonna be 27 foot, 11 inches tall,\" Wade said, and he noted two adjacent neighbors submitted signed letters approving the location.

Board members discussed the angled property line and how the front corner of the proposed garage would meet the smaller setback while the structure would move farther from the sideline toward the rear. Staff confirmed the application packet included the neighbors' letters and that the issue had been advertised; no additional public comments were recorded.

A motion to approve the variance passed after a second; the board recorded an affirmative vote, and the applicant may proceed to obtain required permits and comply with any further county zoning review. The approval applies to the location and plans presented to the board; staff and building‑permit reviewers retain authority to enforce RPA/Bay Act requirements and to verify utility easements or other encumbrances during subsequent reviews.","The Board approved a variance to allow a two‑story, 28x28 garage at 1029 Ringfarden Road in Whitestone, reducing the side‑yard requirement for an upper story so the garage can replace an existing shed; applicant submitted signed neighbor letters and staff noted tidal‑water (RPA) constraints in the backyard.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6184749,"Lancaster BZA approves 4‑foot side‑yard variance for Corotomen lot to allow 24x32 house",521,196000,717000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5086647-ff8d188ce979a8ba72fd7b9f2977c4ad&start=196&end=717","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5086647-ff8d188ce979a8ba72fd7b9f2977c4ad/thumbnail_196000.jpg","/articles/6184749/Lancaster-County/Virginia/Lancaster-BZA-approves-4foot-sideyard-variance-for-Corotomen-lot-to-allow-24x32-house","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184749-c477028991aa156e07a4a1b33a5a0307/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459358&Signature=mduWywqLVmJU5DPjXB5WxlZHgen878KEpCXLCTQDg2t9BoG76ttCSDyNf5EdWyPaF4~xAGQL4ZWCB1v4NRoZ7uu6-99fZxdNV~dtbU1JN9GYUpnNESwpYvk0-rpl4BBsVm8p857fTvgDXG2r0xFAYSYegjfJyA3w0TdbRyKfzX~RmyjJQf7xDgzjWZmHmZY9g37Kjk3uhBFM7PFQ~OcBZ17TuNgCN9pZiMQm7GgFPEix4nmKbqJtueI0NfA2yx3qK-WDNVWubemczCkcB1uW0uu65yjtQtLasH4iF7FYJPR1GMhfc0WfAREByKAogdDZO31mKDCQw734WjhaVSFkgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals on a unanimous vote approved a variance reducing the side‑yard setback from 25 feet to 21 feet so River Properties may build a 24‑by‑32 single‑family house on a 70‑foot‑wide lot in the Corotomen By The Bay subdivision (tax map 20d‑4‑113).

County staff presented the request under “zoning ordinance article 5‑5 yard regulations,” explaining the lot predates the zoning ordinance and that current setbacks leave only a 20‑foot building envelope on a 70‑foot lot. The memo included an aerial photo, subdivision survey and a proposed floor plan.

Why it matters: many lots in Corotomen By The Bay are narrow and were created before the county adopted current setback rules. As housing designs have grown wider, property owners sometimes need lot‑line relief to place conventional house plans on older lots, raising questions about consistency and precedent.

At the public hearing, adjacent property owner Travis Givens (District 1) raised concerns about how the applicant measures building width and whether proposed roof overhangs are included in the 24‑foot width, and cited what he said were prior denials in the neighborhood. \"The 24 feet that the applicant is requesting should be inclusive of overhang as well, is our understanding,\" Givens said. County staff confirmed overhangs are included when they exceed the usual allowance (typically two feet) and that no written objections from neighbors had been received.

Board members discussed the narrowness of the lot and the minimal size of the requested encroachment. A board member moved to approve the variance; the motion was seconded and the board recorded four affirmative votes. The formal action allows the applicant to encroach four feet into the northerly sideline and proceed with a 24‑foot‑wide house at the parcel identified in the staff memo.

The approval was tied to the location and plans submitted to the board; the transcript shows no additional conditions or permits imposed by the BZA in the hearing record. Any required building permits and inspections remain subject to county permitting procedures.","The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance reducing the side‑yard setback from 25 feet to 21 feet for a 70‑foot‑wide lot in the Corotomen By The Bay subdivision so River Properties can build a 24x32 single‑family home on tax map 20d‑4‑113.","actionData","errors"]

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