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Board approves two homeowner variances: Marshburn ADU conversion and Johnson garage encroachment
Summary
The board granted two variances: Jeremy Marshburn may convert an existing detached garage into a 529 sq ft accessory dwelling unit because septic and well locations prevent moving the structure; Jolene Johnson received a 2.7‑ft variance after a foundation survey found a setback encroachment and Piedmont Natural Gas approved an encroachment agreement.
The Pender County Board of Adjustments approved two homeowner variances during its Nov. 19 meeting.
Variance 2025‑25: Jeremy and Amanda Marshburn requested permission to convert a preexisting 529‑square‑foot detached garage at 349 Scottsdale Drive into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Planning staff explained the lot’s septic and well infrastructure occupies much of the usable rear yard, leaving no feasible…
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