The Dublin Board of Zoning Appeals convened on July 24, 2025, to discuss a variance application submitted by Cypress Church Dublin. The primary focus of the meeting was to consider a request to reduce the required parking spaces for the church, located at 7055 Avery Road. This application falls under a non-use area variance, which allows for deviations from development standards when there is evidence of practical difficulty or special conditions.

The site, encompassing 5.72 acres, is zoned as R-1, a restricted suburban residential district. It features a building constructed in 1983 that houses the church, along with an existing parking lot that occupies much of the area behind the building. The church is bordered by Wexford Woods to the south and west, and Wexford Estates to the north. The proposal includes the removal of some parking spaces to accommodate a new 2,700 square foot addition intended for entry and gathering purposes, without expanding the sanctuary space.

The history of the site was also reviewed during the meeting. It was annexed to the city in 1973 and rezoned in 2003 as part of a broader initiative to align township properties with city zoning regulations. This historical context is significant as it explains the site's current legal nonconformity.

The proposed addition's location, highlighted in the meeting presentation, would impact existing parking arrangements. If the variance is denied, the church would face challenges in constructing the addition, as it would require a separate variance to exceed the permitted lot coverage of 45%.

The Board is expected to make a determination regarding the approval or disapproval of the variance application, which will influence the church's ability to proceed with its expansion plans. Further discussions and decisions will follow in upcoming meetings as the Board continues to evaluate the implications of this request.