Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM

The Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on April 23, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to driveway encroachments for properties at 27 and 25 Allendale Street in Bluffton. The applicant, represented by Kingfisher Construction, requested approval for two driveway cuts on a 45-foot wide lot to accommodate a house design with garages on each side. County staff recommended disapproval, citing code requirements for driveway separation and concerns about the lot size being too small for two driveways. The board heard public comments expressing concerns about drainage and septic issues in the area. After discussion, the board moved to deny the variance request due to lack of extraordinary circumstances or hardship, emphasizing the possibility of redesigning the driveway to a single access point. No other procurement or budget matters were discussed during the meeting.