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Council will vote on Ross Boggess's nomination for the Board of Adjustment
Developer Ross Boggess has been nominated by the Mayor to fill the current Board of Adjustment vacancy. Council will decide whether or not to approve his nomination.
This Thursday, August 14th at 5:30pm, Council will hold a Confirmation Hearing to vote on whether or not to appoint Ross Boggess to the Board of Adjustment.
They grant Conditional Use Permits, which are required for certain land-uses such as unhosted short-term rentals, drive-thrus in neighborhood business zones, and more.
They also grant variances for development plans, which are exemptions from certain development regulations.
For example, if a developer is required to build a 5-foot wide sidewalk but believes they do no have the space to build anything wider than a 4-foot sidewalk, they can ask the Board of Adjustment for a variance to build a 4-foot sidewalk instead.
Ross Boggess is a Development Manager for The Integral Group, a real-estate development company that works in the Atlanta metro area. Before joining The Integral Group, Boggess was Vice President of Development Projects for Lexington developer The Webb Companies.
He also co-hosts the DevelopLex podcast, an interview show focusing on urban planning, real-estate management and development, and more.
If Council approves Boggess's appointment, he will serve his first term through 2029. Board of Adjustment members are allowed to serve up to three four-year terms.
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Watch the meeting: The Board of Adjustment Confirmation Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 18th at 5:30pm in Council Chambers. You can attend in-person or watch live on LexTV.
