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Commission denies variance request to allow second dwelling on 1.13-acre lot, citing no demonstrated hardship
Summary
Stephens County planning commissioners voted May 5 to deny a variance sought by Richard Anderson to retain two residential structures on a 1.13-acre parcel, with staff citing county code and commissioners saying approving the variance would set an undesirable precedent.
Stephens County planning commissioners on May 5 denied a variance request from Richard Anderson that would have allowed a second residential structure on a 1.13-acre parcel at 1166 North Red Rock Road.
Staff told the commission the parcel (Parcel 051A07) is zoned Residential Single and county code (sections 59-801 and 59-803) generally permits single-family residential development and establishes minimum-lot-size and density rules; under current code, multiple dwelling units on one parcel are not permitted without meeting the two-acre minimum. Staff recommended denying…
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