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Carroll County BZA approves variance to site accessory dwelling closer to house at Sykesville farm
Summary
The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Case No. 6516 permitting an accessory dwelling unit at 8 Shepherds Lane to be sited about 100 feet from the primary dwelling, relaxing the 50-foot requirement because of site constraints including grade, well and sewer locations and family accessibility needs.
The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday approved a variance to allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 8 Shepherds Lane in Sykesville to be sited approximately 100 feet from the primary house, exceeding the 50-foot separation in the county code. The board made an oral decision after testimony and exhibits showing site constraints and accessibility reasons for the placement.
Kelly Schafer Miller, an attorney representing the applicant and property owner, told the board that testimony and evidence on file support the variance standard. "The variance standard has been met," she said, citing grading, the locations of the well and sewer areas, and the existing pool and patio as constraints that limit alternate placement of the ADU.…
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