Commission grants variance to modify visual buffer for Methodist church site, conditioned on future buildout

Jun 2, 2026

A Methodist church requested a variance to extend a vegetative visual barrier differently around a drainage easement; the commission approved the variance for the current phase and required the church to extend screening with trees and shrubs during later phases.

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A representative for a proposed Methodist church presented a site plan and requested a variance June 2 to modify the required vegetative visual barrier adjacent to residential properties because a 30‑foot drainage and utility easement prevents planting along part of the lot line.

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