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Jefferson County board denies variance for house proposed 15 feet from rear lot line
Summary
The Jefferson County Zoning Board denied a variance request to locate a new residence 15 feet from a rear property line instead of the 35-foot setback, after staff recommended denial and a nearby neighbor objected citing elevation and privacy concerns.
The Jefferson County Zoning Board on April 2 denied a variance request that would have allowed a new residence to be built 15 feet from the rear property line on a Patton Chapel Road lot, rather than the 35 feet required by the county zoning resolution.
Chair opened the hearing by noting the board is five members and that three affirmative votes are required for approval. Staff told the board the R-1 single-family lot is about 0.46 acre and that, according to the subdivision plat, a 35-foot front and rear setback could be accommodated and…
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