Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting (4-8-25)

The City of Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on April 8, 2025, primarily to consider multiple variance requests related to setbacks for new single-family dwellings in residential zones. The board reviewed and approved several variances allowing reduced sideyard and front yard setbacks to accommodate construction on substandard or infill lots that do not meet current zoning dimensional standards. Key applicants included RST Group LLC, Steve Daniels, Kellis Investments LLC, and Rogers Company. Staff recommended approval in all cases, citing that strict application of the ordinance would render the lots unbuildable. The board voted on motions to approve these variances, with most passing unanimously or by a majority vote. Discussions also addressed concerns from adjacent property owners about setbacks and property lines, and the board requested follow-up on site plan accuracy for one case. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the approvals facilitate affordable housing development and infill construction in Suffolk.