01 JUN 11
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
DATE AND TIME: June 11, 2001/ 6:15 p.m.- 6.48 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Chairman Mark Perry, Commissioners:
John Hardwick, Bobby Lester and Martha Boyd
City Engineer Whisker
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Perry declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Boyd moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to approve the
minutes of the regular Board of Adjustment meeting of May 30, 2001 as
presented. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED:
a. Front Yard Setback Variance/909 Brewer Street
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:18 p.m.
Petitioner Leon Simen stated that he would like to construct a carport
extension to the front of his home. He related that a variance would
accommodate a 24 X 20 carport. He then related that the extension would
be similar to the housing construction and would be attached to the
present home.
With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Perry closed the public
hearing at approximately 5:19 p.m.
Chairman Perry noted that the item was before the Board May 30, 2001.
Discussion ensued and it was noted that several homes in the area
featured the same type of carport extension. History data provided by
the City Clerk’s Office detailed variance request from 1993 to 1998.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Boyd to approve an
18-foot front yard setback variance for the construction of a carport
extension at 909 Brewer Street. MOTION CARRIED.
b. REAR AND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE/CORNER OF MAIN AND MARSHALL
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:21 p.m.
Mr. Robert Brown with Development Consultants Incorporated stated the
desire for a front yard setback regarding a canopy overhang for fuel
pumps in the 50-foot front yard setback and a side yard setback of 2’
inside a ten-foot rear yard setback for a car wash.
Alderman Stroud spoke to the Commission regarding concerns for
landscaping, which he stated he felt, has been addressed adequately. He
stated that he does not see problems regarding the setback request. He
stated that there are concerns to be addressed at the preliminary plat
presentation.
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With no one else to speak in opposition or in favor of, Chairman Perry
closed the public hearing at approximately 6:33 p.m.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
June 11, 2001 continued:
Chairman Perry questioned if underground tanks would require a setback
variance.
City Engineer Whisker stated that he would research location of the tanks
regarding utility setbacks.
Discussion ensued regarding setbacks determination for a corner lot; City
Engineer Whisker related that it depends on the direction the building
faces.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed street of Dawkins Circle and it
was noted that the street is proposed to the right of Municipal Drive.
City Engineer Whisker related that the Preliminary and Final Plat would
be before the Planning Commission meeting scheduled to follow the Board
meeting. He stated that it is the developer’s intention to make Dawkins
Circle a platted street.
Alderman Stroud stated that those are the concerns he mentioned before.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to approve
the rear and front yard setbacks as requested contingent upon the City
Engineer researching tank placement regarding utility setbacks. MOTION
CARRIED.
c. REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE/LOMANCO ON CORY AND REDMOND ROAD (SILO
PROJECT)
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:34 p.m.
Mr. Barry Williams of RichburgRickett related that Lomanco has been
using the recently completed expansion area for storage but is now
requesting permission to build silos in the rear of the property that can
be used for storage. He stated that the location was chosen because of
the entry point for raw materials storage. He stated that the rear
property line will be further than the 13.16 feet as shown on the
diagram. He stated that the adjacent property owners have expressed no
problems regarding the variance of a rear yard setback variance regarding
the silo project. He pointed out that four silos 36-feet tall are
initially planned with two 60-foot silos projected in the future.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Hardwick, Mr. Brown
related that the building is approximately 30-feet tall and that the
projected location of the silos is 5 to 7 foot below the finished floor
of the building. He stated that the first four silos will be about the
same height as the building.
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Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:38 p.m.
It was noted that the Fire Department has reviewed the plans and does not
have concerns. City Engineer Whisker pointed that seventy-five feet is
the maximum height restriction in an M-2 zone, adding that he does not
have concerns regarding the development.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
June 11, 2001 continued:
Mr. Brown related that palletized plastics (non-combustible material)
will be stored in the projected silos.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to approve
the variance as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
d. SIGN VARIANCE/ADVANCED AUTO PARTS 1304 NORTH FIRST STREET
Mr. A.C. Peters of Dodd Signs Incorporated presented photographs of the
corporate signage package. He stated that the freestanding pole sign has
been installed and are requesting a letter set for the front and both
sides of the building. He stated that City of Jacksonville Code allows
for 200 sq. foot for building signage, adding that they are requesting
129 sq. feet per 36” letter set for a total of 387 sq. feet for all
three-letter sets. He related that market research has found this
signage package to be effective for Advance Auto Parts. He stated that
the sign package is not obtrusive and blends with the architecture of the
building.
Alderman Sansing questioned the possibility of a sign war.
Mr. Peters related that the Codes are fairly new, adding that there will
be a lot of signage that is grandfathered in. He related that there are
competitors with extensive signage, pointing out an unfair advantage if
unable to achieve their signage package.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:43 p.m.
Commissioner Hardwick stated that he can appreciate that the signage is
tasteful, adding that the sign ordinance is to limit signage. He stated
that he has no doubt the establishment is visible. He offered that
Advance Auto was asked to close one of the curb cuts but in
acknowledgement to their corporate requirements we allowed this project
to proceed with that left open. So concessions have already been made to
accommodate Advanced Auto Parts in the construction.
Chairman Perry pointed out that the square footage variance does not
include the pole sign.
Mr. Peters stated that code allows a 200 square foot freestanding pole
sign.
Commissioner Hardwick pointed out that the variance regarding building
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signage is double the allowable size and three times the number of signs
allowed on a building.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to deny the
request. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Perry offered the petitioner to restyle or redesign the signage
package.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
June 11, 2001 continued:
Mr. Peters asked if two sets of letter signs could be considered for a
combined 259 square footage.
Chairman Perry encouraged him to rework the package.
Commissioner Hardwick stated that he was not sure a sign on the north
side of the building would be effective.
Mr. Peters agreed that the existing structure might prevent visibility on
the north side of the building. He questioned the possibility of two-
sets of 30” letter signs.
Chairman Perry agreed.
Mr. Peters expressed willingness to work with the Board to achieve a
workable sign package.
Commissioner Hardwick suggested that Mr. Peters work with the City
Engineer and reform his request.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Boyd moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to adjourn the
meeting at approximately 6:48 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt Mark Perry
CITY CLERK - TREASURER CHAIRMAN
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