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Washington County grants special-exception permit after quasi-judicial hearing
Summary
After a quasi-judicial hearing on a setback variance, the Washington County Board unanimously approved a special-exception permit requested by Lydia Fulton, whose application had been denied by the Planning Office for nonconforming setbacks.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a special-exception permit for a property owner after a quasi-judicial hearing on Dec. 4.
Planning/Inspections/Safety Director Allen Pittman told the board the Planning Office had denied the application because the proposal did not conform to the county ordinance setback requirements — the ordinance requires a 10-foot setback while the applicant sought 5- and 8-foot setbacks due to differing adjacent zoning (residential on one side and commercial on the other). Applicant Lydia Fulton testified that an existing garage is in good condition and she did not wish to tear it down. Commissioners asked questions about parcel configuration and whether demolition was an option; Pittman said demolition was possible but the applicant preferred to keep the structure.
Following testimony and commissioner questions, Commissioner John C. Spruill moved to approve the permit as submitted; Commissioner Julius Walker seconded and the motion carried unanimously. County Manager/County Attorney Curtis S. Potter said he will prepare the written order within five days and circulate it to the board by email; the chair will be asked to sign within 72 hours after circulation.
The board closed the public hearing and returned to regular business.
