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Board approves variance for second dwelling at 124 PowerPoint Lane
Summary
The Lexington County Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to approve a density variance allowing a second dwelling unit at 124 PowerPoint Lane after hearing staff presentation and public comment; the board required adjoining-owner consent for an 8-foot setback in lieu of the standard 10 feet.
The Lexington County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance permitting a second dwelling unit at 124 PowerPoint Lane after a public hearing and roll-call vote.
Zoning administrator Walt McPherson presented variance 0926 on behalf of staff, identifying the applicant as Innovative Woodworks (represented by Nikki Rogers) and the property owners as Albert and Lori Duro. McPherson said the parcel is ‘‘slightly less than 1 acre’’ and that the county’s ordinance requires 1 acre to support a second dwelling unit, making the application a density variance rather than a rezoning. He summarized site photographs, elevation and floor plans, and noted staff does not make a recommendation to approve or deny the request.
Property owner Laurie Doreau told the board the addition is intended for family use: "It is not intended to be rented, to make any profit on, anything like that. It is solely for family usage." Contractor Robert Rogers described the proposed three-car garage with finished living space above and said the footprint would not block neighbors’ views. Staff noted the plan shows the proposed structure 8 feet from the property line where the standard is 10 feet; adjoining property owners who submitted support letters (122 and 130 PowerPoint Lane) agreed to sign the consent affidavit required for the reduced setback.
After brief board questions and public comment, a member moved to approve the variance ‘‘as presented tonight because the candidate has met the 4 criteria.’’ The motion was seconded and the board conducted a roll-call vote; all named members present voted in favor and the motion passed.
The board’s approval allows the applicant to seek building permits subject to meeting building-code requirements and obtaining any required utility connections. Staff reminded the public that a variance alters only dimensional or density standards for this parcel and does not reclassify zoning — rezoning would require a separate process through planning commission and council.
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