The Greenwood Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 11 voted 5-0 to permit a prefabricated metal pergola, 10 feet by 20 feet, at an apartment complex at 1100 David Shire Beach Drive. The petitioner, Kevin Hoffman, sought a variance from the accessory-structure provision that typically anticipates a wood structure for buildings under 300 square feet.

Hoffman told the board the pergola would provide shade for residents near the pool area. City planning staff recommended approval, saying the metal structure was appropriate given the frequent communal use and that visibility would be limited to the adjacent property to the east. A staff member told the board, “I don't see any issues with this,” and the board closed the public hearing after receiving no opposing testimony.

The board admitted all evidence into the record and approved the variance without conditions on a motion by Mister King, seconded by Mister Mould; the vote was 5-0. The board also directed the corporation counsel to draft written findings of fact incorporating the staff report and the record for adoption at the next meeting. Staff confirmed the petitioner does not need to attend the next meeting for final adoption.

Ending: The petitioner may proceed with the pergola installation subject to any building-permit requirements; the board’s written findings will be prepared for formal adoption at the next meeting.