The application in question aimed to rezone an access parcel to provide an entrance to the main parcel, which is zoned for single-family residential use. The board’s decision to defer the application followed concerns voiced by residents Peggy and Dell Townson and Lennel John regarding the impact on the community, including questions about the potential for future development. Sabali addressed the concerns by ensuring that the roadway would not take the entire width of the access parcel and that measures would be taken to prevent flooding and noise issues.

Another subject of interest was an application for a variance for a barn in an agricultural residential zoning classification, requested by applicant Britain Southerland. Southerland had installed the pole barn a year and a half prior, which did not meet the required setbacks. After a board member confirmed the presence of these letters, and Southerland clarified the barn’s utilities, the board approved the variance without further audience comment.

Daniel Naston’s request for a variance to permit a pool screen enclosure to be located forward of the front building line of the principal structure was also reviewed. A board member confirmed the structure was already up and operational, and after Naston noted that neighbors had no objections, the board approved the variance following a motion by Vice Chair Mard, seconded by Dr. Bass.

The meeting also addressed an error made by a contractor, which resulted in a mobile home being placed incorrectly, leading to a setback issue. The applicant’s representative highlighted the financial burden of moving the trailer, and with no objections from neighbors or board members, the board approved the variance after the six hardship questions were read.

Additionally, the board examined an application for a variance for a freestanding sign in a retail warehousing and wholesale commercial zoning classification. The applicant’s representative cited the need to shift the sign’s location due to a construction conflict, which was supported by a board member, noting previous similar approvals. The application was approved after no objections were raised and the hardship questions were addressed.

Each case was thoroughly reviewed, with the board carefully considering all relevant information before reaching decisions. The approval of the variances for Southerland, Naston, the mobile home setback, and the freestanding sign proceeded smoothly.