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Washington County hearing approves 20-foot setback variance for Taylor Valley Road property
Summary
A Washington County hearing approved a variance allowing Bonnie and Matthew Sullivan to build a home 20 feet from a side right-of-way on a 1.53-acre parcel at 23660 Taylor Valley Road in Damascus, Va., reducing the zoning district—s usual 100-foot requirement on that side.
A Washington County hearing approved a zoning variance allowing homeowners Bonnie and Matthew Sullivan to build closer to a side right-of-way on a 1.53-acre parcel at 23660 Taylor Valley Road in Damascus, Va.
The approval reduces the setback on the left side of the lot from the 100-foot requirement that applies in the Highlands Recreation Zoning District to 20 feet, as shown on page 12 of the meeting packet. The board voted by voice; the motion passed and the chair said, "The ayes have it." The packet page cited by the motion is the only record in the hearing identifying the exact 20-foot figure.
The variance request, presented by residential builder Daniel Swanson on behalf of Bonnie and Matthew Sullivan, was prompted by the lot—s narrow width and by an existing recorded right-of-way along the property—s left edge. Swanson told the hearing he and the owners had…
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