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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-4-09 BA Minutes*MINUTES* BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 4, 2009 City Council Chambers A meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on June 4, 2009 and called to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Chairperson Pat Avery Board Member Joey Hilliard Board Member Mary Jowers Alternate Member Christopher Plaunty Alternate Member Christy Amuny Board Members absent: Vice Chairman Dana Timaeus Board Member Bob Harris Alternate Member Kelli Maness AIso present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Till Cole, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Jowers made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2009 meeting. Board Member Hilliard seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES PUBLIC HEARING 1} File 592-BA: Request for a variance to the rear yard building setback from 15' to 5' . Location: 2975 N. Eleventh Street Applicant: Bill Clark Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Bill Clark, with Bill Clark Pest Control, states that due to growth of the company, they have recently undertaken on infrastructure renovation. Parking lot improvements are completed and the company would now like to construct a parking shed. Mr. CIark states that to meet the required setbacks, he would have to build the parking shed so far from the property line. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 4, 2009 Once the contractor tried to permit the parking shed, it was realized that it would be difficult to construct the shed as planned. Mr. Clark states that because of his lot, he would not be able to build the parking shed on the subject property. He needs the shed because several company vehicles are laden with weather sensitive equipment and must be parked under covered parking. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. Thirteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in favor and none in opposition were returned. Mr. Richardson distributed photos of the subject property to the Board. Chairperson Avery opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's continents. Bill Clark, the applicant, addressed the Board. Chairperson Avery asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Discussion followed between the Board members. Board Member Plaunty made a motion to approve a variance to the rear yard building setback from 15' to 5' for the property at 2975 N. Eleventh Street as requested in File 592-BA. Board Member Hilliard seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) File 593-BA: Request for a variance to I the minimum setback requirement for an owner identification sign from 10' to 1.5' . Location: 2305 Calder Applicant: Suman Bathla Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Mr. and Mrs. Suman Barthla are opening a restaurant in an existing building on the subject property. There was an owner identification sign on the northeast corner of the property. However, Mr. Barthla states that the sign was knocked down and broken. The sign 1.5' off the property line. The Zoning Ordinance requires that the sign support be a minimum of 10' . Since the existing sign was taken completely down, the new sign must meet the current setback requirements. Mr. Bathla states that allowing the new sign at the old sign's location will be tremendously efficient in advertising his business. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. 2 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 4, 2009 Nineteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in opposition and one in favor were returned. Mr. Richardson distributed photos of the subject property. Chairperson Avery opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Mrs. Bathla, the applicant, addressed the Board. Chairperson Avery asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Discussion followed between the Board members. Board Member rowers made a motion to approve a variance to the minimum setback requirement for an owner identification sign from 10' to 1.5' for the property at 2305 Calder as requested in File 593-BA. Board Member Hilliard seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4:0. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Richardson requested that a special meeting be held on June 18, 2009 to hear one request. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:22 P.M.