97 SEP 10
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
DATE AND TIME: September 10, 1997 4:05 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Acting Chairman John Hardwick
Commissioners: Ken Nabors, B.J. Boroughs,
and Mark Perry
PETITIONERS: 39 Wright Circle/William McCutcheon, Jr.
Variance requested: Front Yard Encroachment
(Chapter 18.68.050 Jax. Mun. Code)
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Deputy City Clerk Susan L. Davitt recorded those listed above in
attendance and Acting Chairman Hardwick declared a quorum.
VARIANCE REQUEST: 39 Wright Circle/Front Yard Encroachment
(Ch. 18.68.050 Jax. Mun. Code)
Acting Chairman Hardwick called the meeting to order and introduced
the item of business. He invited Mrs. McCutcheon to address the
Board.
Mrs. McCutcheon related that the request for a front porch is
mainly due to the need of shading the front of the home and improve
the look of the residence. She explained that the afternoon sun
which shines directly onto the front of the home makes the door too
hot to touch. In response to a questioned posed by the Chairman,
Mrs. McCutcheon related that there is no existing porch.
It was noted that the fire place is flush with the building setback
line.
Commissioner Boroughs cited a similar situation where a home
received sun damage, melting the plastic inserts around the front
door.
It was noted that the property was properly posted and that there
had been no input from surrounding neighbors.
Acting Chairman Hardwick stated that the variance was approximately
4 ft. variance. The petitioner explained that the roof would be
attached to the house and be supported by three post in the front,
noting that both ends of the porch would be open.
Discussion ensued as to any protrusive to the building lines such
as fireplaces in front or side yard setback.
City Engineer Reel stated that it depends on whether a structure
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obliterates view as to how the Bill of Assurance addresses
structures such as porches and the building line.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT continued:
September 10, 1997 4:05 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.
Commissioner Boroughs moved, seconded by Commissioner Nabors to
approve the building line Encroachment variance at 39 Wright
Circle.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Nabors that the
minutes of the Board of Adjustment Meeting of June 11, 1997 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
Acting Chairman Hardwick adjourned the meeting at approximately
4:15 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt John Hardwick
Deputy City Clerk CHAIRMAN
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