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Lancaster BZA approves two‑story garage variance for George Wade in Whitestone
Summary
The Board approved a variance to allow a two‑story, 28x28 garage at 1029 Ringfarden Road in Whitestone, reducing the side‑yard requirement for an upper story so the garage can replace an existing shed; applicant submitted signed neighbor letters and staff noted tidal‑water (RPA) constraints in the backyard.
The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow a two‑story, 28‑by‑28 garage at 1029 Ringfarden Road in Whitestone by reducing the required side‑yard distance for a two‑story accessory structure.
County staff explained the property has tidal water features and an RPA (resource protection area) affecting rear‑yard use; the location of the existing septic and well and setbacks from two roads (state road VSH 670 and a private 22‑foot extension) constrain the buildable…
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