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BZA roundup: minutes, variances for homeowners and developers; carport request deferred
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved April 21 minutes and several variance requests — a county radio tower, two homeowner variances and a four-unit townhome setback — and deferred a carport and one billboard application for further information.
The Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals took action on minutes and multiple variance requests at its meeting.
Minutes: The board approved the April 21 meeting minutes after a motion by Mr. Smith and a second; the motion carried.
Homeowner variances: Jenny Fidawa requested a 2-foot reduction in the front setback at 2304 Highway 35 to allow a driveway from the front instead of using a nonmaintained side road. After questions about access and measurements, the board approved the requested two-foot setback reduction.
Commercial variances (Seacoast Supply): Trip West, representing Cypress Engineering and property owner Ann Forrest, asked for reduced front and side setbacks (from 20 feet to 15 feet) and a reduced arterial buffer (from 20 feet to 10 feet) for a proposed Seacoast Supply site affected by preliminary Jedburg Road right-of-way plans. The board approved the variances to allow the site design to proceed without a costly redesign and delay.
Townhome variance: Chad Leader of Eastwood Homes asked for a one-foot rear setback variance for a four-unit townhome building in a larger community; the board approved the one-foot encroachment for the four parcels.
Carport request deferred: Teresa Carr requested permission to place an 18-by-20 carport in her front yard for convenience and accessibility. Because the packet lacked clear setback dimensions and photos showing the correct house, the applicant agreed to defer the item for one month to provide precise measurements from the proposed carport to the front and side property lines.
Votes and next steps: Several motions passed; the board recorded approvals and deferrals and closed the meeting after staff reminded members to complete any outstanding continuing-education requirements.
