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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-2-09 BA MinutesC *MINUTES* BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 2, 2009 City Council Chambers A meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on July 2, 2009 and called to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Chairperson Pat Avery Vice Chairman Dana Timaeus Board Member Bob Harris Board Member Mary Jowers Alternate Member Christy Amuny Board Members absent: Board Member Joey Hilliard Alternate Member Kelli Maness Alternate Member Christopher Plaunty �+ Also present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Ward, Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Jowers made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2009 Special Meeting. Board Member Harris seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4:0. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES PUBLIC HEARING 1) File 595-BA: Request for a variance to the minimum setback for a detached owner identification sign from 15' to 4' . Location: 7995 Highway 105 Applicant: Thuy Truong Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. In 2002, Thuy Truong received a specific us permit to allow a beauty/nail shop on the subject property. She currently has a sign approximately 2' from the front property line. Ms. Truong states that to move her sign to the required 15' would require removal of the only oak tree on the property. She also states that she would Iike her sign to line up with her neighbor's sign. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 2, 2009 A site inspection of the subject property shows that the dentist's sign is approximately 15' from the front property line. There also appears to be adequate room to move the sign to the required 15' and not have to cut down the oak tree. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. Thirty notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. Two responses in favor and none in opposition were returned. (Board Member Amuny arrived.) Chairperson Avery opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Daniel Dean addressed the Board on behalf of Ms. Truong, the applicant. Chairperson Avery asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Ms. Truong, the applicant, addressed the Board. The public hearing was closed. Discussion followed between the Board members. Board Member Harris made a motion to approve a variance to the minimum setback for a detached owner identification sign from 15' to 4' at 7995 Highway 105 as requested in File 595-BA. Board Member .lowers seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4:1 (Timaeus). OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:26 P.M. 2