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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
July 11, 2019
City Hall, 801 Main Street
A Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on July 11, 2019 and called to order at 3:01 p.m. with
the following members present:
Chairman Dana Timaeus
Board Member Jeff Beaver
Alternate Board Member Tom Rowe
Alternate Board Member Lee Smith
Board Members absent: Board Member Joey Hilliard
Alternate Board Member Christy Amuny
Also present: Adina Josey, Senior Planner; Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary,
Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alternate Board Member Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for May 2, 2019. Board
Member Beaver seconded the motion. Motion to approve the minutes carried 4:0.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
PUBLIC HEARING
1) File 741-BA: Consider a request for a Variance to the required minimum rear yard setback in
an RM-H (Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling Highest Density) District zoning from 25’ to
15’ 11”.
Applicant: Bevilacqua Construction
Location: 3885 West Pointe Drive
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Sam Bevilacqua of Bevilacqua Construction is requesting
a Variance to the minimum rear yard setback for the property at 3885 West Pointe Drive. RM-
H (Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling-Highest Density) zoning requires a 25’ rear yard
setback. The applicant is requesting this Variance to reduce the rear yard setback requirement
from 25’ to 15’11” in order to build a full-size attached garage with the house.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary
for approval have been met.
Slides of the subject property were shown. Fourteen notices were mailed to property owners
within 200 feet of the subject property. None were received in favor or in opposition.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
July 11, 2019
The applicant was present. Twenty-one 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. Mr. Sam Bevilacqua, 3195 Dowlen Road, addressed the Commission. Mr.
Bevilacqua stated he is the current owner of the property and that he intends to build a
residential single family dwelling for a couple. He stated that the dwelling will be
approximately 2000 square feet and the Variance is needed to accommodate a full size garage
for the dwelling. A brief discussion followed regarding the driveway to the dwelling. No other
questions, comments or discussion. Alternate Board Member Smith made a motion to approve
the request for a Variance to the minimum rear yard setback in an RM-H (Residential Multiple-
Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District as requested for File 741-BA. Board Member
Beaver seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4:0.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
3:14 p.m.
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