Birmingham Zoning Board of Adjustment v. Jackson

CRAWLEY, Judge.

Petroleum Equipment, Inc. (“PEI”), applied to the Birmingham Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) for a front-yard and rear-yard variance on property it claimed was owned by Boca Oil Company. The property had been used for a gasoline station; the station had deteriorated, and the variances were sought for the reconstruction of the station. PEI had contracted with Boca to reconstruct the gas station. Charles L.G. Jackson, the owner of a barbershop and package store across the street from the gas station, opposed the variances. The Board granted the variances. Jackson…