ZBA denies appeal of floodplain finding for 300 E. Miller, asks owner to supply more data

The Burleson Zoning Board of Adjustment voted Dec. 18 to deny an appeal by Philip Jones challenging the floodplain administrator’s determination that the data submitted was insufficient to decide whether proposed renovations to his 1958 house at 300 E. Miller meet FEMA’s “substantial improvement” threshold.

The board’s decision follows a staff presentation by Michelle McCullough, deputy director of development services and Burleson’s floodplain administrator, who told the board that the applicant’s packet lacked the detailed, itemized cost list and an elevation certificate required under Burleson Code Chapter 42 and FEMA/NFIP guidance. McCullough said staff and a third‑party consultant concurred the submission did not permit a determination and therefore staff could not recommend approval of the appeal or…