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Commissioners grant variances for Stephenson Avenue property and church monument
Summary
The board granted a setback variance for 263 Stephenson Avenue (first reading) and approved a front-yard variance for Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church’s stone monument; Commissioner Bentley abstained on the Stephenson Avenue vote because he is a resident affected by that request.
The Town of Lookout Mountain Board of Commissioners on Dec. 3 granted two zoning variances brought as New Business.
A variance from the setback requirement for property at 263 Stephenson Avenue was requested and granted on first reading after discussion. Commissioner Valadez moved to grant the variance and Commissioner Hailey seconded. Commissioner Bentley abstained from that vote, citing that he is a resident affected by the request; the minutes record approval on first reading but do not provide the numeric vote tally or details on conditions or notice requirements.
Separately, the board approved a front-yard setback variance for Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church on North Bragg Avenue to allow installation of a stone monument identifying the church. Commissioner Bentley moved, Commissioner Leavengood seconded, and the request was granted in accordance with the drawings presented; the approval explicitly included muted lighting per the submitted plans.
The minutes do not specify any public opposition, the full drawings, or subsequent administrative steps (e.g., permit issuance) required to implement the approvals.
