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Board approves setback variance for barn at 254 Little Road; applicant cites topography and animal-stall needs
Summary
The Jones County Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved Christopher Martin’s request for a reduced setback along one property line to allow a multipurpose barn with 4–5 horse stalls at 254 Little Road (AG1, ~14.38 acres), citing the 200-foot setback around a pond in the county ordinance.
The Jones County Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved a variance permitting a reduced building setback along one property line at 254 Little Road so applicant Christopher Martin can construct a multipurpose barn with horse stalls.
Martin told the board he plans a barn for equipment storage, a feed room, a tack room and four or five horse stalls. He said the site’s topography and a 200-foot setback measured from the pond (as shown by the red setback line on his site plan) make it impractical to place the stalls while strictly observing the ordinance setback. Martin said the barn will be kept clean and described it as suitable for horses rather than intensive animal operations.
Jackson Martin, who identified himself as the applicant’s son and future occupant of 254 Little Road, spoke in support. No speakers registered opposition. A board member moved to approve the variance; another seconded, and the board approved the request by voice vote. The transcript does not record specific vote tallies or conditions imposed by the board.
