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Board approves variance for metal accessory building at 228 Ridge Court with color condition
Summary
Cherokee County approved a variance allowing a 400+ sq ft metal accessory structure that does not match house materials after neighbors and applicant described siting and color choice; vote was unanimous.
The Cherokee County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a metal accessory building at 228 Ridge Court in the Bethany Trace subdivision, finding the structure will be largely obscured from public view and that neighbors supported the proposal.
Staff explained that Article 5, Section 5.6(d) requires accessory structures of 400 square feet or more to be built of exterior materials compatible with the principal structure, but the applicant sought a variance to use an all-metal building while committing to a complementary color scheme. Planning staff showed photographs and the site plan indicating the building would sit behind the principal residence and be largely screened from the public right of way.
Owner John Satterfield told the board the building would be set behind the house on a dead-end street and that he had letters from four neighbors indicating support. "We picked the vertical pattern to make it look better and to try to complement the house itself," Satterfield said.
Board members asked whether the applicant had notified immediately adjacent neighbors; Satterfield said neighbors received county notices and had written support. Staff recommended, and a board member suggested, that paint color could be included as a condition even though the ordinance controls materials rather than color.
The board voted 4-0 to approve the variance as presented; the recorded motion referenced the submitted site plan and included the planning staff recommendation. The board clerk recorded the motion as passing 4 to 0 and the variance was approved.
Speakers: Dana (planning staff), John Satterfield (owner), Board members Ms. Stoss, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Ragsdale, Ms. Doss.
Clarifying details: property ~2 acres; ordinance allows one freestanding sign in some zones but is not relevant here; accessory building will be behind the house and largely not visible from public right of way; applicant provided neighbor support letters.
Authorities cited in staff report: Article 5, Section 5.6(d) (design requirements for accessory structures).
