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BZA approves backyard driveway crossing riparian area for Rogers family after redesign lowers slope
Summary
The board approved VAR‑25‑2 allowing a driveway and single-family residence/accessory dwelling arrangement that crosses a riparian area and areas of 25% slope after the petitioner revised plans to an S‑curve alignment and staff identified that required stormwater permits and culvert sizing would be reviewed during permit process.
The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5–0 to approve VAR‑25‑2, allowing a driveway crossing a riparian area and a 25% slope to serve a proposed residence and detached accessory dwelling unit on a 15‑acre (approx.) parcel on May Road.
Staff continued to recommend denial, citing available buildable area closer to the road and concerns about crossing riparian area and steep slope. Planning staff presented site photos and a revised S‑curve driveway that reduced the steepness of…
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