Board approves garage variance to avoid sinkhole and drainage area
Aug 20, 2026
Jason Anderson received a variance to place a proposed garage 5 feet from the south property line to avoid a sinkhole and drainage channel after storm-water and soils amendments were reviewed and approved.
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The board granted a variance to allow Jason Anderson to build a garage closer to the south property line at 928 Buford Road to avoid a sinkhole and existing drainage and septic areas. Staff noted the lot was created in 2016 and that the drainage easement and sinkhole could be considered non-self-imposed hardships; the applicant said storm-water and soil-area amendments had been completed and that he had obtained state approvals on soil reductions.
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