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Planning and Zoning items: generator permit approved, second request sent to BZA; variances for accessory structure discussed
Summary
Council heard Planning and Zoning updates: one resident's generator installation was approved, another generator request was referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and an Eagle Road property owner's request for two variances for a large accessory structure was discussed. Law Director Byron clarified the chairman's authority to allow deviations from codified ordinances.
At the Oct. 13 meeting the Council received an update from Planning and Zoning and the Architectural Board of Review concerning recent land-use reviews and variance requests.
Abby Hiltsley reported that Law Director Stephen L. Byron assisted Council in understanding the Planning & Zoning chair’s authority to permit deviations from the Codified Ordinances in certain circumstances. Hiltsley said two residents sought permission to install generators: one installation was approved administratively, and the other was referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals for further review.
Council members also discussed a request by an Eagle Road property owner for two variances related to a large accessory structure; the minutes record discussion but do not show a final decision on those variances during the Oct. 13 meeting.
The minutes note discussion about the Planning & Zoning Commission’s authority to modify an internal lot-line setback in a Building Zone Development and the commission chairman’s ability to approve minor changes from approved plans. The minutes do not include permit application language or technical drawings; the matters will proceed through the P&Z and, where appropriate, the Board of Zoning Appeals.
