Board allows maintenance of single‑family dwelling at 3650 Audubon Road despite flood‑elevation discrepancy

The Montgomery City Board of Justice granted permission to maintain a single-family dwelling at 3650 Audubon Road even though the property’s existing slab does not meet current base flood-elevation requirements.

Petitioner Ruben Gonzales told the board repairs to the house had been completed under city permits and had passed inspections. He said engineering had recommended elevation and that he had been in contact with city staff, including Joshua Heath in the engineering department and Christopher Dalton in inspections.

Board discussion noted that the structure was essentially rebuilt on the existing slab and that the existing slab likely does not meet the current base flood elevation, which triggered the need for the variance despite the home’s longstanding presence on the site. Staff said the building and engineering departments had approved the work, but because the slab does not meet the current elevation standard the property must come before the board for a variance.

A motion to approve the request was recorded (motion from 'Mister Holmes', seconded by 'Mister Burke') and the board approved the request by voice. Gonzales thanked the board following the vote.

The transcript indicates the board acted on the variance request after confirming permits and inspections; the record does not show additional limitations or conditions attached to this approval.