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Board allows variance at 8715 High Drive where floodplain constrains buildable area
Summary
Applicant’s architect said about 67% of the High Drive lot lies in the FEMA floodplain, limiting placement options; the board agreed the lot is unique and approved a side‑yard variance so the homeowner can add a two‑car garage.
The BZA approved a side‑yard variance for a planned garage addition at 8715 High Drive after the applicant explained the lot is substantially constrained by FEMA floodplain designations. Architect Mike Schumacher told the board that approximately 67% of the property falls inside the floodplain, which reduces buildable area and informed the proposed design.
"Because of the uniqueness of the site... it's almost like working at a Lake Of The Ozarks house," Schumacher said, describing how the floodplain limits layout options. Staff confirmed the lot would require a variance of about 7 feet to place the addition where proposed. Board members voted that the uniqueness and hardship criteria were met and approved the variance; staff will notify the applicant in writing and process permit changes.
