Board grants variance for accessory garage at Casada Ferry Road after petitioner requests retroactive permit

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance to the flood ordinance for an accessory structure built in a flood-hazard zoning district at 4404/445 Casada Ferry Road after the property owner’s representative said the garage had been constructed without permits and is for storage only.

Grady Hicks, representing the property owner Trent Cedrone, told the board the steel garage was erected and estimated costs exceeded $15,000, which triggered permit requirements. Hicks said the structure will not be used for habitation and is intended for storage. He asked the board to regularize the construction through the variance and permitting process.

A neighbor and board members asked clarifying questions and the board made a motion to approve the variance; the motion carried. The approval permits the petitioner to pursue retroactive permitting to bring the accessory structure into compliance with flood‑hazard regulations.