Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting (8-9-22)

The City of Suffolk, Virginia Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on August 9, 2022, to consider variance requests related to residential property setbacks. Two main cases were discussed: one involving a request by Desine Larry to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for constructing a single-family dwelling on a medium-density residential lot, and another by Oned Property Investments LLC seeking to reduce the side yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet for a single-family home on a low-medium density residential lot. Both properties were legal lots of record but did not meet current zoning dimensional standards, prompting the variance requests. Staff recommended approval in both cases, citing the lots' pre-existing conditions and limitations. The board approved both variance requests following public hearings and motions, allowing the applicants to proceed with their construction plans under the reduced setback requirements.