Board approves ADU variance for Paradide parcel; broker notes conservancy buffer

Jul 29, 2026

The board approved a variance from ADU requirements for 2925 Lawson Ridge Road, with the petitioner’s broker noting the parcel backs to nature-conservancy land and board members observing the units resemble separate residences rather than a traditional ADU.

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The Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals on July 29 approved a variance from accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requirements for William and Tarin Paradide’s property at 2925 Lawson Ridge Road in Hamblen Township. Planning Director Kayla Robertson read the staff report. Sterling Minor, Re/Max broker and owner, emphasized there would be no neighbors behind the parcel because the land is nature conservancy.

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