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PLDRC approves variances allowing two-story home on substandard Turtle Mound Road lot
Summary
The commission approved three variances to allow construction of a two‑story home on a substandard lot (V‑25‑028) with staff conditions, finding the request met variance criteria.
On April 17 the Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission approved variances enabling construction of a two‑story single-family home on a substandard lot on Turtle Mound Road.
Why it matters: The lot is substandard in width and area because of historical right-of-way acquisition; the approved variances reduce front and rear setbacks so a buildable footprint fits existing site constraints.
Details: The parcel is approximately 3,400 square feet and does not meet the R‑9 minimum width and 7,500-square-foot minimum. Staff reported a similar variance had been approved in 2017 but expired without development; staff found the current request met all five variance criteria and recommended approval with two conditions, including compliance with the Class 2 overlay and on-site stormwater and native vegetation requirements.
Commission action: The commission voted 4–2 to approve variances 1–3 (construction on a substandard lot; front yard reduced from 25 to 20 feet; rear yard from 20 to 19 feet). Commissioners Christopher Ersen and Emily Bush voted no.
Next steps: Applicant must satisfy permitting and Class 2 overlay requirements during building permit review, including demonstrating required native vegetation and stormwater controls.
