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Board defers decision on Cypress Point pool variance after safety, easement and design concerns
Summary
A variance request to place a pool at the rear property line of 108 Cypress Point was deferred to allow the applicant and Sea Island representatives to study alternatives after discussion about a revocable license, safety and design changes. Staff had recommended conditional approval contingent on a landscape agreement with Sea Island Company.
The Glynn County Board of Appeals deferred action on a variance request to install a pool at 108 Cypress Point on St. Simons Island so the applicant can work with staff and Sea Island representatives on alternatives to reduce encroachment and address safety concerns.
Planning staff Niecy Carroll presented ZV25‑2 (parcel 04‑05963) and said staff recommended approval contingent upon a landscape agreement between the applicant and Sea Island Company. The application sought relief to allow the proposed pool to be sited at or adjacent to the property line; staff materials and site plans showed the proposed pool edge at or within one foot of the adjacent Sea Island‑owned land in places.
Applicant Wendy R. Byrd told the board the yard appeared large when the house was purchased, but a recent survey showed a portion of the rear…
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