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Coffee County approves setback variance for narrow lakeside lot in Pauline Banks subdivision
Summary
Board granted a setback variance for a narrow lot in the Pauline Banks subdivision, noting prior variances and that strict application of current setback rules would render the lot unbuildable; applicant was told to coordinate with staff.
The Coffee County board on June 25, 2025, approved a setback variance for a narrow lakeside lot in the Pauline Banks subdivision, allowing construction despite recent changes to setback rules.
The applicant (identified in the record as Kenny) said the two lots previously received variances and that current setback rules would make the second lot unbuildable because it measures roughly 96 feet wide at the lake. He said earlier variances were granted in 2024 and that the subdivision lots date to 1977. A board member moved to grant the variance under D.4, finding the request in harmony with the intent of the resolution and not injurious to the neighborhood; the motion passed.
Why it matters: The decision preserves the ability of a previously platted lot to be built despite regulation changes affecting frontage and setback calculations and references the historical record for Pauline Banks subdivision.
What’s next: The applicant was told to check with county staff for permitting steps and any conditions tied to the variance.
