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Berkeley County BZA grants three variances, agrees to draft rule changes for officer selection
Summary
At its November meeting the Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances — for property at Highway 35, an accessory structure, and a residential setback — and asked staff to draft rule redlines to clarify nominating and officer-appointment timing.
The Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances and directed staff to draft rule changes for the board’s nominating and officer-appointment procedures at its November meeting.
The board’s chair opened the session and handled routine business before hearing three variance requests. The first, TMS 025-00-05-036, was from Terry Truesdale, who said she bought a triangular property at 1735 Highway 35 in Russellville "mostly so we could keep the post office open in Russellville." Truesdale told the board she was concerned that required plantings or fencing along the post office parking area would block postal vehicles and jeopardize access.
Board members and staff discussed buffer-yard requirements and reduction options. Staff explained that some buffer yards may be reduced with an opaque fence (for example, a 25-foot Type A buffer can be reduced to 12.5 feet with a fence and existing vegetation may count toward buffer requirements).…
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