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Home My WebLink About06-06-24 BA Minutes*MINUTES* BOAS ) OF ADJUSTMENT June 6, 2024 Council Chambei-s, City Hall, 801 Main Sti-ect, 13eaumont, Texas A meeting of the Board of A(tjustment was held on June 6, 2024 and called to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dana Timaeus Board Member Joey Hilliard Board Member Tom Rowe Board Member Rogers Sorrell Jr. Alternate Board Member Chris Jones Alternate Board Member Steve Lucas Board Members absent: Board Member Jeff Beaver Also present: Elayna Luckey, Planner I Susan Smith, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alternate Board Member Lucas moved to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2024 meeting. Board Member Hilliard seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 6:0. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES All witnesses were sworn in at 3:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARJNG 1) File PZ2024-123: Applicant: 'To consider proposed amendments to Chapter 28, Section 28.02.005(3)(.B) of the Code of Ordinances City of Beaumont Chairman Timaeus explained that the amendment is being requested due to a typographical error. Board Mcmber Rowe moved to approve the request for amendinents to Chapter 28, Section 28.02.005(3)(B) of the Code of Ordinances, as requested in File PZ2024-123. BOARD OF ADJUSTMEANT June 65, 2024 Board Mee berbilliard seconded the motion. The motion to approve the reqLICSt carried 6:0. 2) File PZ2024-13 1: Applicant: Location: To consider a request for a Variance to the nunimuni side yard setback requirements in a residential zoning district Laquinta Green 2 8 3 0 S an Antonio Street Mrs. Luckey presented a summarization of the requested action and the Board accepted the written staff report as being admitted in the record of the Board. Laquinta Green is requesting a Variance to the miniinum side yard setback requirements in a residential zoning district to be reduced from 5' to 2' to construct an addition at the rear of the existing structure for property located at 2830 San Antonio Street. Twenty-one (21) notices were mailed to property owners within. two hundred (200) feet of the sinject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. Slides of the subi e ct property and site plan were shown. The applicant was present. Laquinta Green, 2830 San Antonio Street, Beaumont, 'Texas addressed the Board. She stated that her husband recently purchased the property and would like to add an additional room at the rear of the home. Board Member Hilliard moved to approve a request for a Variance to the minimum side yard setback requirements in a residential zoning district for property located at 2830 San Antonio Street, as requested in File PZ2024-13 1. Board Membor Rowe abstained from voting for this item as he has surveyed the subject property. Board Men-iber Sorrell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Cliairman Timaeus-Aye; Board Member Hilliard -Aye; Board Member Sorrell- Ayc; Alternate Board Member Jones -Aye; Alternate Board Member Lucas -Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. 3) File 1'Z2024-132: Applicant: Location: To consider a request for a Variance to the minimum rear yard setback requirements in a residential zoning district Rolando CarbaJal 4175 Ironton Avenue Mrs. Luckey presented a summarization of the requested action and the Board accepted the written staff report as being admitted into the record of the Board. 2 BOARD 014'ADJUSTMEANT June 6,, 2024 Rolando Carbajal is requesting a Variance to the rear yard setback requirements to be reduced from 25' to 5' to accommodate the construction of an addition completed without the benefit of an approved building permit for property located 4175 Ironton Avenue. Twenty-two (22) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received hi favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. Slides of the subject property and site plan were shown. Brief discussion followed concerning specifies of the request. A representative of the applicant was present. Viviana CarbaJal, 4175 Ironton, Avenue, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. She stated that her husband is the owner and did not know that a permit is required to construct an open patio. Mrs. Carbajal further stated that her husband and his friends constructed the patio. Further discussion followed concerning placement of the patio on the property. Alternate Board Member Lucas moved to approve a request for a Variance to the minimum rear and setback requirements, in a residential. zoning district for property located at 4175 Ironton Avenue-, as requested in File PZ2024-132. Board Member Sorrell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairnianfiniaeus-Aye; Board Member Hilliard -Aye; Board Member Rowe -Aye; Board Member Sorrell -Aye; Alternate Board Member Lucas -Aye. Alternate Board Member Jones did not enter a vote for this agenda item. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. 4) File PZ2024-136: Applicant: Location: To consider a request for a Variance to the minimum side yard setback and pavement setback requirements in a commercial zoning district Richard Daleo and Clu-is Dale o 5975 Highway 105 Mrs. Luckey presented a sunuiiarization of the request action and the Board accepted the written staff report as being admitted into the record of the Board. Richard and Chris Daleo are requcsting a Variance to the side yard setback requirements be reduced from 5' to 0.73" and pavement setback requirements be reduced from 2' to 0' to allow reconfiguration of an existing carwash for property located at 5975 Highway 105. Eight (8) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. 3 BOARD 01 ADJUSTMENT June 62024 Slidos of the subject property and site plan were shown. The applicant was present. Rick Daleo of Daleo Car Wash, LLC, 798 Countrywood Circle, Sour Lake, Texas addressed the Board. He stated that the carwash is a family business that was constructed in 1977 with three previous remodels. Mr. Dalco further stated that the strLICtUre will be coiwerted to a single tunnel car ash. Further discussion followed concerning the layout of the proposed conversion and location of the current driveway. Board Member Hilliard moved to approve a request for a Variance to the n1ininium side yard setback and paveiiient setback requirements in a commercial zoning district for property located at 5975 Highway 105, as requested in File PZ2024-136. Alternate Board Member Jones seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman Tii)iaeus-Aye; Board Member Hilliard -Aye; Board Member Rowe -Aye, Board Mcn-iber Sorrell - Aye, Alternate Board Member Jones -Aye. Alternate Board Member Lucas did not enter a vote for this agenda item. The inotion to approve the request carried 5:0. 5) File PZ2024-142: Applicant: Location: To consider a request for a Variance to the maxiinum building height requirements for an accessory building in a residential zoning district Tate Floyd 4420 Calder Avenue Mrs. Luckey presented a summarization of the requested action and the Board accepted the written staff report as being admitted into the record of the Board. Tate Floyd, on behalf of Clay leas, is requesting a Variance to the maximum building height allowance for an accessory building to be increased from 20' to 24' for property located at 4420 Calder Avenue. Twenty-six (26) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and three (3) were received in opposition, with one (1) response containing no comments. Mrs. Luckey read the two (2) responses in opposition. Slides of the subject property and site plan were shown. Mrs. Luckey noted the accessory structure received a building peer -nit, however upon inspection, it was revealed that the structure exceeded the permitted building height of an accessory structure M BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT' June 6, 2024 Brief discussion followed concerning the setbacks of the structure in in compliance with City codes. The orientation of the structure on the property was also discussed. The applicant was present. Tate Floyd, 10383 Highway 12, Suite 116, Orange, Texas addressed the Board. He stated that lie is the contraetor for Mr. Degas. Mr. Floyd further stated that the storage building garage has a 20' ea se height with a pitch to give it a residential appearance. Mr. Floyd also stated that the colors care matched to the primary residence, along with nature. He further stated that he was not aware of the 20" height requirement when requesting the permit. Mr. Floyd also stated that the building is over 75% complete. He ftirther stated that the strueture location was selected in order to preservc oak trees on the property. Property Owner Clay Dugas, 4420 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. Mr. Dragas presented photos to the Board (Exhibit A). He stated that lie has resided at the property for 12-13 years and wished to replace storage containers with a storage building 'garage structure. Mr. Dugas also stated that lie would like to resolve the situation in order to not have conflict with any of his neighbors. He further stated that the cost to reduce the height of the strUcture is $56,000, which lie would prefer to donate the money to charity. Mr. DLIgas also stated that he has spent a large sum of money to maintain the property and took care in selecting the colors, etc. of the structure. Bormic Spotts, 695 Thomas Road, Beaumont, Texas distributed to the Board a written response to the Notice of Public Hearing (Exhibit B. Courtland Spotts, 695 Thomas Road, Beaumont, 'I"exas addressed the Board. He stated that he is co-owner., with Boar-iie Spotts, of 695 Thomas Road. Mr. Spotts provided a synopsis of events, from his point of view, and referenced the written response to the Notice of Public Hearing distributed to the Board by Ms. Spotts. Mr. Spotts described a number of instances where he contacted the City regarding the structure, indicated his mother called Councilman Mike Getz to get the work to stop. He indicated that the building violates the deed restriction, to which Chairman Timaeus stated the Board can not make decisions on those. He further stated that his property value will be depreciated due to the storage building/garage. Chairman Timaeus. noted that the Board can only make a determination regarding the request to the height requirement. Discussion followed relating to the proximity of the structure to the property line. Bonnie Spotts, 695 Thomas Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. She expressed concerns relating to the height of the structure. Ms. Spotts ftirther stated that her property value will be depreciated due to the structure. She also stated that it is an undue burden to attempt to camouflage the building and it could possibly present a drainage issue. Kristi Shade, 190 E. Circuit Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. She presented cell phone photos to the Board. City Attorney Reed instructed Ms. Shade to email the photos to staff 5 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT hire 6,, 2024 in order that they may be entered as evidence As of 6/18/24 no email has been received by Planning staff). Ms. Shade stated that any landscaping planted to cainouflage the structure will eventu,c,illy grow into overhead powerlines so they couldn't plant anything to hide it. Kelly Sauceda, 170 E. Circuit Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. She stated concerns relating to size of the structure and its garage doors. Ms. Sauceda further stated that the building will depreciate her property value. She also stated that she would like to einail photos to staff. City Attorney Reed advised Ms. Sauceda that photos must be shown or submitted to the Board during today' s meeting in order for them to be included in the City Council packet. She had none to present during the meeting. Larry Shade, 190 E. Circuit Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. He stated that the structure dominates his backyard and will depreciate the value of his property. Mr. Shade also stated that lie would like Mr. Degas to plant trees to hide the structure. Brody Pierce, 180 E Circuit Drive, Beaumont, Ilexas addressed the Board. lie stated that the building obstructs the view from his backyard and reducing the height will provide a better view. The applicant was given an opportunity to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Floyd stated that the height and size of the structure was included in the original permit request. He indicated that the new online submittal system is difficult to work and that the days of speaking to somone to get a permit are over. He further stated that the revision submitted to City staff only applied to the placement of the structure on the property and that the height request did not change. Mr. Floyd also stated that the eave height is 20' and was unaware that there was a restriction of the overall accessory building height. He further stated that power lines should be replaced and that placement/design of the structure allows for proper drainag-e-, City Attorney Reed clarified that her office does not issue Stop Work Orders, it is determined and issued by the Building Official. She further stated that although the City has moved to an electronic systern, builders contractors can attend routine construction meetings that are held in the Building Official's Office., and that staff is always available in person for any questions developers may have. The Board again allowed citizens to speak in favor or opposition of the request. Courtland Spotts, 695 Thomas Road., Beaumont, "I'exas again addressed the Board. Issuance of the permit was discussed, along with City ordinance relating to accessory buildings. Mr. Spotts was advised that the applicant is in compliance with setback requirements and the only issue the Board can take into consideration is a Variance for the height of the accessory building. Bonnie Spotts, 695 Thomas Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Board. City ordinance relating to accessory building height and setback was discussed. Ms. Spotts was advised that the applicant is in compliance with setback requireii-ients and the only issue the Board can take into consideration 6 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT hi ne 6,, 2024 is a Variance for the height of the accessory building. She further stated that she feels the permit w,-cis wronggf-Lilly issued and the Variance should not be granted. City Attorney Reed stated that the purpose of the Board of Actiustment, is to interpret City codes, determine if a applicant qualifies for a Variance, and to make a recommendation to City Council. She also reminded the Board that they are not -allowed to consider external factors such as deed restrictions or the penalties for such and are bound by obligations that are before them. Kelly Sauce la, 170 E. Circuit Drive, Beaumont, "I"exas addressed the Board. The accuracy of the site plan wcrts discussed. Ms. Sauceda stated that the accessory building is located closer to three homes on E. Circuit Drive than it is to the property owner's home. The property owner was given an opportunity to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Dugas stated that he agrees to camouflage the building. He ftirther stated the he is entitled to the Variance, but would rather not have his neighbors upset. Mr. Dugas also stated that lie has played by the rules and is trying to view the situation from the neighbor's perspective. Mr. Dugas ftirther stated that he would rather, spend the $56,000 required to lower the roof on son-iething that the neighbors would appreciate, Such as donating the money to charity. 1--le also stated that although he is legally entitled to the Variance, he would like to withdraw the request and will lower the building height. The request for a Variance to the maxin)uni building height requirements for an accessory building in a residential zoning district for property located at 4420 Calder Avell.ue, as requested in File PZ2024-142,vas withdrawn by property owner Clay Dugas. Chairman "I"imaeus stated that property owner, Clay Dugas, has agreed to withdraw the request and the property owner instructed the applicant, Tate Floyd, to submit a written confirmation to the Planning D ep artment. stating that P Z2 024 - t 42 i s. withdrawal. The Board accepted the withdrawal and did not vote on this item. OTHER BUSINESS None. 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' s I 'w+ C. - , , A %- • *.. r ; - rr F ' '' 1 ,. rw .. #. -tv ar -+ °'MI. '�• i ' , �P R-• t . 1 `$ � S' ✓�� T k � {Y .�' � T T #� � ,#1iaA l��' ■ Y +4, � � �5i, �' i r Planning Division PO Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77704 Re: File: 2024-142 To Whom It May Concern: Spotts 695 Thomas Road Beaumont, TX 77706 June 6, 2024 1. INTRODUCTION Please accept this written response to the Notice of Public Hearing received regarding File No. 2024-142. The Notice indicates the request and/or purpose of this Public Hearing is "[flo consider a request for a Variance to the maximum building height requirements for an accessory building in a residential zoning district"; however, the foregoing request and/or purpose is inaccurate and misleading. The following illustrates the numerous infractions related to the requested variance: If this strUCtUre is allowed to remain at its present location, it will diminish my property value as well as the enjoyment of my property. Had this structure been in its present location a year ago when I looked at this house, I would not have bought it. I believe it will inake the property difficult to sale and hurt its resale value. 11. ARGUMENTS AND AUTHORITIES A. THE VARAINCE REQUESTED SHOULD BE DENIED BECAUSE THE ACCESSORY BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT, The requested variance should he denied because the accessory building was constructed without a valid permit in violation of § 28of the City of Beaumont Ordinance. On March 16, 2024, a permit was issued and construction began; however, a revised site plan was submitted to the City of Beaumont after construction began. The revised site plan was not approved by the City of Beaumont and does not comply with the height or area restrictions required by the City of Beaumont Ordinances. jSee Exhibit A. (a) Enforcement The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the planning director or his designee. Each applie'ation for a building permit shall be accompanied by a site plan in duplicate drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size, shape, and location of the building EXHIBIT "2" and/or structure to be erected, and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this chapter. W Violations and penalties. Any person, firm, corporation or entity that violates or assists in the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or fails to comply with any of the requirements, thereof, or who shall build or alter any building or use in violation of any plan or permit submitted and approved hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in section 1.0 1 .009 of the Code of Ordinances of the city. Each day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Under § 28.02.002, "No building permit shall be issued, or public utilities extended or connected to a building or structure unless the application for the building permit provides compliance with the building code, fire code, zoning code, subdivision code and other applicable codes of the city." (Ordinance 81-17, see. 1, adopted 3/10/81 ; Ordinance 92-62, see. 6, adopted 8/11/92 ; 1978Code, sec. 30-35) The owner of the subject property is a smart lawyer who is well aware of what the city code says. He just doesn't give a damn. We believe the city owes due diligence to protect the property rights and values of all citizens e wall . ("Do not Per i7erl jushee; do noi sou) parlialiti) to the poor or favoritism to the grecil butjudge ),our neighborfall-I)P Leviticus 19:150; ("No man is above the lair) and no man is beloul it: nor do ripe ask cinj) man's permission when ii?e ask him to obej� it. Theodore Roosevelt Jr). Bs THE VARAINCE REQUESTED SHOULD BE DENIED BECAUSE THE ACESSORY BUILDING DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR AN AREA OR HEIGHT EXCEPTION, The requested variance should be denied because the accessory building does not qualify for an area or height exemption under the City of Beaumont Ordinance 1" o.24-015 adopted March 19, 2024. Under §28.03,024(c)(1) [ffistrict area and Height Regulations]: (1) In residential districts one-story, unattached accessory buildings or structures less than tweittv 20) Legi itz hey h may be located to within two and one-half (2- 1/2) feet from an interior side yard or rear yard property line provided they are located in the rear yard or as close to the rear yard as existing utility casements will permit..." § 28.03.024 District area and Height Regulations The above -referenced Area and Height exemption does not apply to the unattached accessory building made the basis of this Public Hearing because the unattached accessory building is not less than 20 feet in height. Therefore, the unattached accessory building does not qualify for the exemption that would allow the building to be located within two and one-half (2-1/2) feet -cam the interior side yard or rear property line. Fuilhermore, the Area and Height exemptions do not apply to the unattached accessory building made the basis of this Public Hearing because the unattached structure does not qualify for the twenty -five-foot rear yard setback to be reduced to a minimum of fifteen (15) feet. Under §28. 03. 02 4 (c) (17) (a) (b) D isli - ict cit -e a at id He igh I Regi da / ions: In a [Residential District] the twenty -five-foot rear yard setback may be reduced to a minimum of fifteen (15) feet provided no accessory buildings of any type shall be permitted to be located in the reduced rear yard, unless: (A) The width of the rear of the main structure that is closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the rear property line or lines in the case of a five -sided lot which has two (2) rear lot lines) is less than fifty (50) percent of the width of the rear property lines ); and (B) The accessory building is not located in the space behind the portion of the structure that is less than twenty-five (25) feet from the rear property line. Here, the Area and Height exemptions of §28.03.024(c)(I 7)(a)(b) do not apply because the required elements of 'N and 'B' have not been satisfied. First, the width of the rear of the main structure is not closer than twenty-five feet (25) to the rear of the property fine. As a result, element `A' is not satisfied. Second, element 'B' is not satisfied because the unattached accessory building is not located in space behind the portion of the structure less than twenty-five (25) feet from the rear property line. Since the two requirements outlined above have not been satisfied, the Area and Height exceptions do not apply to the unattached accessory building. Therefore, the twenty -five- foot rear ya'rd setback should not be reduced. C. THE VARIANCE REQUESTED SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED BECAUSE NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNERS DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT & THE CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT HAVE NOT BEEN MET § 28-04-001. Specific use permits. (a) This section provides the city council the opportunity to deny or to conditionally approve those uses for which specific use permits are required. These uses generally have unusual nuisance characteristics or are of a public or semi-public character often essential or desirable for the general convenience and welfare of the community. Because, however, of the nature of the use, the importance of the use's relationship to the comprehensive plan, or possible adverse impact on neighboring properties of the use, review, evaluation, and exercise of planning judgment relative to the location and site plan of the proposed use are required. No rezoning request for a district 0 change shall be denied on the basis that the request would be favorably received if reapplication was made for a specific use permit. No Specific Use permit should be considered in this case because the placement of the unusually large structure is injurious to the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, and such structure, 0 if allowed, will diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. Further, there is insufficient landscaping and screening to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property. Due to the height of the proposed structure and its remarkably close proximity to the fence of the neighboring property, it is unlikely that any landscaping or screening can be found which could camouflage this imposing structure. 'Yee Exhibit B. Should the requested specific use permit be granted, an undue burden will be placed upon neighbors who will then be forced to try to mask the intrusion of this facility at their own expense to mitigate the loss in curb appeal and property value that will be caused by this structure. (e) Conditions for approval. A specific use permit shall be issued only if all of the following conditions have been found: (1) That the specific use will becompatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; (2) That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; (3) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; (4) The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments- (5) That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; (6) That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; (7) That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and (8) That the proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan. D, ANY BUILDING PERMIT OR SPECIVIC USE PERMITTED FORMERLY GRANTED TO THE BUILDER (CLAY DU AS SHOULD BE RE, VOKED BECAUSE SAME WAS OBTAINED BY FRAUD, 00 Revocation, A specific use permit may be revoked or modified, after notice and hearing, for either of the following reasons: (1) The specific use permit was obtained or extended by fraud or deception; or (2) That one or more of the conditions imposed by the permit has not been met or has been violated, The documentation presented to the City in support of the building permit reqUest did not accurately reflect the intentions of the builder Du, as In fact, Dugas submitted an application for a building permit, and after receiving same,, went on to build a structure that did not comply with the permit. Submitting a request for a building permit using one set of facts and drawings, then going on to build something entirely different is deceptive on the pail of the builder and is tantamount to fraud. Therefore, any permit heretofore granted should be REVOKED. The Code ftirther states: Amendments: The specific use permit may be approved IF it does not result in any increase in external impact on adjacent properties or neighborhoods. Again, this permit should not be granted because it DOES result in an increase of the external impact on the adjacent property and the neighborhood, 28.04.008 Special Conditions (8) Private Recreation facilities shall not be located within 25 feet of any street right-of-way or within ten (10 ft) of any abutting property line. Activity areas shall be fenced and screened from abutting properties The Dugas strUcture is in violation of 28.04.008 because it lies about 2 feet from an abutting property line and is not screened. 111. REQUEST FOR RELIEF Neighboring property owners, Bonnie Spotts and Courtland Spotts, respectfully request that: Any building permit previously granted based upon the submittal of inaccurate and fraudulent information BE REVOKED; Builder Clay Dugas be issued a misdemeanor citation along with the appropriate fine and that such fine shall be charged for every day the property owner remains out of compliance with the law as provided in section 1.0 1 .009 of the Code of Ordinances of the city. Each day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. 0 Any application for VARIANCE be DENIED because the specific use is incompatible with and injurious to the use and enjoyment of other neighboring properties, and because such variance will allow construction of a structure that will significantly diminish or impair property values of others within the immediate vicinity 0 Any application for a specific use permit be DENIED because Dugas has not net conditions (1) and (7) of the Code. 0 Any request for variance for special conditions he DENIED because Dug& private recreational facility is Wit1lin 10 feet of abutting property lines and the facility is not screened from abutting properties in violation of 28.04-008 Special Conditions (8). 0 Any request for variance unaer 28.04-008 (19) Residential care uses, be DENIED because adjacent property owners were not given notice of such request. 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