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Island planning panel approves 0.4-foot variance to private access easement for two‑lot subdivision
Summary
On Sept. 16, 2025, the Glen County Island Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance reducing a private access easement from 40 feet to 39.6 feet so an expedited subdivision creating two single-family lots can proceed; the related Track B right-of-way dedication goes to the Board of County Commissioners Thursday.
Glen County Island Planning Commission on Sept. 16, 2025, approved a subdivision variance to reduce a required private access easement from 40 feet to 39.6 feet, clearing a small geometric constraint so an expedited subdivision that will create two single‑family lots can move forward. The commission voted unanimously to grant the variance.
The variance “is to allow for a reduction in the width of this private access easement,” Christina Wright, senior planner for Glen County, told the commission, noting the reduction affects a very small triangular section of the proposed access easement. Wright said the county's subdivision regulations (Section 602.6) require a minimum 40-foot private access easement if the easement is paved.
The variance shortens the required width by 0.4 foot (about 5 inches) at that small segment to 39.6 feet. Commissioner 3 summed up the scale of the change in a question: “the easement is just we're basically talking, like, 5 inches here. Right?” Wright replied that it was a “very small portion” and explained that the paved portion would be 39.6 feet at that constrained spot.
Applicant Robert Orsery confirmed development plans during the hearing. “Yes. It's it's just 2 houses,” he said, and Wright and staff explained the variance is tied to an expedited subdivision application under review.
Wright further told the commission that Track B on the submitted plat is being dedicated as right of way and that Track B will be on the agenda for the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the geometry of the easement and whether the remainder of the access widens to the full 40 feet; Wright said the remainder of the easement meets the 40-foot requirement.
Before the variance item, the commission approved minutes from its Aug. 19, 2025, meeting by motion and unanimous vote. After brief discussion and the variance approval, Commissioner 5 moved to approve the subdivision variance “as presented,” a second was recorded, and the motion passed unanimously.
No formal conditions or additional directions to staff were recorded in the meeting minutes for the variance item; the Board of County Commissioners will consider the related Track B dedication at its upcoming meeting. The transcript did not provide a formal timetable for final plat approval beyond the expedited subdivision being under review.
