Malcolm Weeks

Board Of Adjustment Meeting Minutes

The Board discussed a Special Use Permit application for a reduction of the front yard setback regarding the construction of a single-family home on Hillside Drive. Residents provided testimony expressing concerns about the proposed construction's impact on the neighborhood's aesthetic character, potential effects on local property values, and the adherence to existing subdivision covenants, particularly regarding lot sizes and setbacks. Staff clarified that the Board's role is to enforce zoning ordinances rather than private subdivision covenants. The applicant argued that the proposal was consistent with prior development history and intent, while responding to specific questions regarding lot history and infrastructure plans.