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A planning staff member said the commission made the recommendation and that staff will \"be taking that to council for them to review at the January 21 work session.\" The staff member said, if council moves the item forward from the work session, it would appear on the February council agenda for first reading and on the March council agenda for a public hearing and second reading for final approval.

Staff said it will notify or contact affected businesses once the council process produces a clearer timeline. The transcript specifically referenced Musician Supply as a business that might be affected; staff said it would reach out to that business after a first reading if the council advances the ordinance.

A board member encouraged citizens to review the planning commission's research, attend the council work session on Jan. 21 if they wish to comment, and contact elected officials with feedback. The staff member said the planning commission's research is publicly available on the town website and that staff can provide documents on request.

If the council adopts the proposed change, businesses that display signage on interior window glass and that are visible from the road could fall under the town's wall-sign rules and any accompanying permitting requirements.

The board discussed scheduling for the February meeting and possible rescheduling with adequate public notice.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Zoning Appeals - January 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff told the Board of Zoning Appeals the Planning Commission recommended redefining \"wall sign\" to include interior glass signage visible from the roadway; staff will present the proposal to town council Jan. 21 with a potential first reading in February and final action in March.","taxTitle","Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina","taxId",70284,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096277,"Lexington board approves variance to rebuild carport at 104 Duffy Drive",369,127000,496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833387-ebb048856ce72446cb88aada0202e835&start=127&end=496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833387-ebb048856ce72446cb88aada0202e835/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6096277/Lexington/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Lexington-board-approves-variance-to-rebuild-carport-at-104-Duffy-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096277-d1cfeed3c98c51a6ed1eda006efbaff9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183424&Signature=Zw0GYKroSnpTwCia-VXQv-cGMPvDAlTqp~-R~gSE1E1xlcYWU~q2obvIg9flRDq8OXPa7hAwf0u3LBzTkSehsn-ZTJC9v8-CsSUkOMiglSv6OTSc53U60ONGTfnqyo4n3C-HG7--dyjXWTDXMTxxFp7GlvlGxDSObvG~4S3uBRjZdGuzlj20zwrEuAnGBmdNqCJqw5zahh2phQhOZl-44d1s70a7M40E0SdzDPLSvxDcGqp-3QDQCamepgoauD4tuMSKN-YZ-cWzwVooXlzg1vuzplRGoNbSY3oo6NtGm6hGFFvUF0fhwGZ4qRh~BTNxFtxkjzoi9BRa8d-K78j9Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance that will allow a homeowner to rebuild a carport at the property line at 104 Duffy Drive, waiving the town's five-foot setback requirement.

The board voted to approve Variance 252-0251 after hearing from the applicant, staff and board members. The motion approved reconstruction of the accessory structure in the same location it occupied before it was destroyed during Hurricane Helene.

The variance request, submitted by applicant Michael Jack, asked that the replacement carport be set at \"0 feet\" from the property line rather than the current five-foot setback required under the Town of Lexington setback ordinance. Jack told the board the previous carport \"was flipped upside down\" during the hurricane and that he wanted to \"put it back in the exact same spot.\" He said moving the structure to another location on the lot was not feasible because of property lines and layout.

A town staff member told the board the requested location would not encroach on the roadway if rebuilt \"in the exact same location.\" The staff member said they had discussed the site with Rudy Edwards, the town's transportation director, and were told the site is not part of a preservation corridor and would not require an encroachment permit if the carport returned to its prior footprint.

Board members noted the structure has existed about 20 years without creating sight-line or traffic hazards. In making the motion to approve, a member cited four findings required under state law for a zoning variance: extraordinary conditions related to the property, uniqueness in the vicinity, unreasonable restriction of use if the ordinance were applied, and no substantial detriment to adjacent properties or the public good. The motion as stated in the meeting record listed those four reasons and moved to approve Variance 252-0251.

The board took a roll-call vote. Drewrey Fife voted yes, Ron Fisher voted yes, and Dawn Weatherly voted yes; the motion passed.

After the vote, the applicant asked about next steps for permits and replacing a fence between properties; staff told him to come to the town office to discuss permit requirements and next steps.

Votes at a glance
- Variance 252-0251 (104 Duffy Drive): Motion to approve variance to allow the carport to be rebuilt at 0 feet from the property line (waiver of five-foot setback). Outcome: approved. Roll-call: Drewrey Fife ' yes; Ron Fisher ' yes; Dawn Weatherly ' yes.
- Approval of meeting minutes: Motion to approve minutes. Outcome: approved (unanimous).

Context and next steps
The board's ruling allows the applicant to pursue building permits consistent with the granted variance; staff advised the applicant to consult with the town on permitting and on replacing a fence between properties. The board also reminded attendees of the statutory appeals process for zoning variances under state law.","The Town of Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals approved Variance 252-0251 to allow a replacement carport at 0 feet from the property line, waiving the town's five-foot setback requirement. The applicant, Michael Jack, said the original carport was destroyed during Hurricane Helene.","actionData","errors"]

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Lexington board approves variance to rebuild carport at 104 Duffy Drive