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Decatur ZBA reverses administrator, allows continued nonconforming auto repair at 100 East Lake Drive
Summary
After contested testimony and conflicting city records, the ZBA reversed an administrator’s determination and allowed the continuance of a nonconforming automotive repair use at 100 East Lake Drive, finding the applicant presented sufficient evidence the use had not been abandoned.
The Decatur Zoning Board of Appeals voted April 14 to reverse an administrative zoning verification and allow the continued nonconforming use of an automotive repair facility at 100 East Lake Drive.
The appeal was presented by applicant Chidevere Chima and broker Myra Voorhees on behalf of the prospective tenant and the late property owner. They showed a current city business license, recent visits that the applicant said found cars and equipment on site, and a sequence of communications with city staff and the fire marshal. "He had cars he was working on," the…
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