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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-3-16 BA Minutes * M I N U T E S * BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 3, 2016 City Hall, 801 Main Street A Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on November 3, 2016 and called to order at 3:02 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dana Timaeus Board Member Jeff Beaver Board Member Mary Jowers Alt. Board Member Lee Smith Alt. Board Member Tom Rowe Board Members absent: Board Member Joey Hilliard Board Member Kelli Maness Alt. Board Member Christy Amuny Also present: Adina Ward, Planning and Zoning; Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary, Sharae Reed, Senior Assistant City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2016, regular meeting. Board Member Jowers seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES PUBLIC HEARING 1) File 707-BA: To consider a request for a Variance to the rear setback from 25’ to 15’ in a RM- H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density District) zoning. Location: 8195 Quail Hollow Applicant: MAAK Construction Ms. Ward presented the staff report. MAAK Construction has applied for a variance to the minimum rear yard setback for their property at 8195 Quail Hollow Drive. The property is zoned RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density). In an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling District) the rear setback could be reduced to 15' if no detached structures are to be allowed in the reduced yard. However, in RM-H zoning, no such exception is made. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 3, 2016 Approximately 3 other houses in the neighborhood have been constructed with the reduced setback. One of these structures received a variance when the property was being sold. At least 17 houses have been built in this neighborhood. The neighborhood consists of single family dwelling homes. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for a variance have been met. Slides of the subject property were shown. Fifteen (15) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. One response was received in favor and none were received in opposition. The applicant, Akram Khalil was not present. Fonti Adam representing Golden Triangle Consulting Engineers addressed the board members. A brief discussion followed between Mr. Adam, Board members Rowe, Beaver and Thomas. Di Board member Rowe made a motion to approve the request for a Variance to the rear setback from 25’ to 15’ in a RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density District) as requested in File 707-BA. Board member Smith seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2 S OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:18 p.m. 2