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Westmoreland County board approves variance to allow garage closer to road
Summary
The Westmoreland County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance permitting a detached garage at 508 Mount Holly Road to sit 22 feet from the southern property line (reduced from the required 55 feet), citing lot shape, easements and existing utilities; the decision is subject to a 30-day appeal and recording requirements.
The Westmoreland County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance for Anthony Johnson that will allow a detached metal garage to be built closer to the southern property line than the county zoning ordinance normally permits.
Land use staff told the board the site (tax map 36-114A, 508 Mount Holly Road, Montross) is a narrow, unusually shaped, family lot with a 15-foot Dominion Energy easement, an existing well and septic drain field that severely limit buildable area. Staff recommended approval, saying, “This project appears to meet the state's criteria for receiving a variance,” and outlined conditions including that the building be no closer than 22 feet to the southern property line and that the applicant submit a certified…
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