The Montgomery City Board of Adjustment voted on a series of variances, fence exceptions and special-use requests. Most motions passed unanimously by recorded voice or hand count (6–0). Below is a concise summary of formal actions taken and vote outcomes.

Votes at a glance

- Accessory building at 1120 Anderson Road (Jeffcoat engineers on behalf of Eunice Corzo): The board approved an exception allowing a 1,208-square-foot accessory structure without a main dwelling. The petitioner said the structure will have electricity and running water but no toilet (it was described as a pole barn without sides). Motion approved (6–0).

- 8-foot privacy fence, 4340 Richardson Road (Vanessa Grama): The board approved an after-the-fact request to maintain an existing 8-foot wooden privacy fence; members said the city would also investigate a neighboring white fence for setback compliance. Motion approved (6–0).

- Nicholas Ramirez properties (49 and 51 Garden Street): Item 4 (special exception to keep a donkey) was withdrawn after the petitioner removed the animal. Item 5 (front-yard and height variance for a fence) was approved with a condition prohibiting any donkey to remain on the property. Motion approved for fence variance and donkey prohibition (6–0).

- 55 Sorting Street (Amber Murray): The board approved a variance allowing an existing side/front fence to remain on the condition the last five feet of fence closest to the street be removed so sight lines for pedestrians and vehicles are preserved. Motion approved (6–0).

- Mobile home on half-acre off Charlie Brazzle Place (Devon/ Darren Harrington senior): The board approved a request to place a mobile home for living purposes on the parcel. Board members noted an outstanding dispute raised in public comment about whether an access easement exists; the board approved the mobile home but noted legal easement questions remain a private legal matter to be resolved outside the board. Motion approved (6–0).

- Church use at 2426 Spruce Street (Moore Company Realty / prospective buyers): A request to establish an Orthodox church with Sunday services and a limited Sunday school was approved; the applicant said the site offers 20 parking spaces, exceeding the required six. Motion approved (6–0).

- Corner-lot fence at Broadway Drive (owner Felicero / Myra): The board approved an 8-foot corner fence and a 30-foot street-side yard variance. Members said no complaints were on file. Motion approved (6–0).

- Mobile home, East Side of Adams Road (Ursula Critton): The board approved placement of a mobile home, noting required setbacks and that the site is within an agricultural zoning district. Motion approved (6–0).

Procedure and counts

Several motions were made and seconded on the record; in each case board members raised hands to indicate approval. The membership present and recorded at the start of the meeting were Bart Prince, Lehi Holmes, Barry Robinson, Blake Markham, Diane Burke and Vice Chairman George Howell; Chairman John Stanley was absent. When counts were taken, the board recorded six votes in favor for the motions listed above.

Noted concerns and follow-up

- The board repeatedly emphasized that approvals do not waive standard building and permitting requirements. For items involving utilities or sanitary facilities, applicants were told to obtain permits and meet city building and accessibility codes.

- For the mobile-home approval on disputed easement land, the board approved the use but flagged the access-easement dispute as a separate legal matter to be resolved by the owners and, if necessary, the courts.

- For several fence matters the board asked zoning enforcement to follow up on adjacent fences and sight-line compliance where sidewalks or street corners are affected.

The meeting continued with an informational discussion about proposed qualifications for appointment to boards (architectural review, planning commission and board of adjustment). No binding vote was taken on that code amendment at this meeting.