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Four Oaks board grants setback variance for property at 8220 U.S. Highway 301 S.
Summary
The board unanimously granted a variance to Dianne and Dewey Butler for parcel #08H10074D (8220 U.S. Highway 301 S.) after staff recommended approval and the board approved the four Chapter 60 findings of fact required for a variance.
The Town of Four Oaks Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a setback variance for property owners Dianne and Dewey Butler at 8220 U.S. Highway 301 S. during the Aug. 19 meeting.
Attorney Alan “Chip” Hewett swore in Planning & Zoning Administrator Mike Cook and petitioner Dewey Butler before evidence and testimony. Cook told the board staff had determined the application met the requirements and recommended approval. Dewey Butler said he planned to reuse an existing concrete pad to replace a former shelter; he told the board the pad meets side setbacks but not the rear setback and that removing and repouring concrete would cause financial hardship. A photo and the permit application were entered into evidence.
Hewett read the four Chapter 60 findings of fact needed for a variance. The board voted unanimously to approve each finding — that strict ordinance application would cause unnecessary hardship; that the hardship arises from property conditions; that the hardship was not caused by the applicant; and that the variance is consistent with the ordinance’s spirit and public safety. Commissioner Kim Robertson then moved to accept the variance in its entirety; Commissioner Michael Bradley seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board recorded no amendments or conditions in the minutes. The variance applies to parcel #08H10074D in the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The town clerk’s office will reflect the variance in planning records.
