Board of Zoning Appeals February 24, 2026

The City of Aiken's Board of Zoning Appeals convened on February 24, 2026, primarily to conduct officer elections and address a zoning variance request. The board elected Karen Daly as chair, John Breck as vice chair, and Maxwell Planky as secretary. The meeting included approval of the 2026 meeting schedule and minutes from the previous meeting. The key procurement-related discussion involved a variance application (26-930004) from property owners Andrew and Patricia Walther seeking a reduction in the rear yard setback at 1232 Dibble Road to allow an addition to their home. After presentations by city staff and the applicants, and public comments supporting the request, the board unanimously approved the variance with conditions limiting the setback to the living quarters and sunroom, consistent with the submitted site plan. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of outgoing chairman Larry Olry's long service and adjournment.