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North Augusta board approves 1,200-sq.-ft. detached garage and 3-foot setback at 626 West Buena Vista
Summary
The North Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved two variances for a detached 1,200-square-foot garage at 626 West Buena Vista Avenue: an increase above the 800-square-foot accessory limit and a reduction of the side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet, subject to conditions including requiring a fence, gutters and code compliance.
The North Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 5 approved two variances allowing a detached 1,200-square-foot accessory building and a reduced side setback at 626 West Buena Vista Avenue, voting unanimously to grant the requests with conditions.
The variances were requested by property owner Matthew Carey. The board considered an exception to the development code’s 800-square-foot limit on accessory structures and a separate appeal to reduce the minimum setback from 5 feet to 3 feet. The board reviewed staff analysis under the development code criteria and found, by the required findings, that the variances met the standards for relief.
Staff opened the public hearing by summarizing the proposal: “Yes, mister chairman. This is for 1,200 square foot, detached garage,” a planning staff member said, describing a rear-yard building planned where a pool and small…
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