01 NOV 19
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOVEMBER 19, 2001 - 6:15 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regularly Scheduled Meeting
October 8, 2001 1-5
VARIANCE REQUEST:
a. Setback Variance
1301 Riverwood Drive
Lot 33 Parkview Subdivision
Petitioner: Mr. Boyce Penn 6
Maximum Square Footage Variance
Accessory Building
3000 T.P. White
Petitioner: Mr. Jerry Johnson 7-8
c. Side and Rear yard setbacks
Lots 1R-5R Pine Tree Village
Pinewood Court off Redmond Road
(information included in packet)
Petitioner: Pittman Associates 9
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: November 19, 2001 / 6:15 p.m. 6:48 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Chairman Mark Perry
Commissioners: John Hardwick, Bobby Lester, Martha Boyd, and William Montgomery
City Representative, City Engineer Whisker
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in atten dance 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 September 10, 2001 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED:
a. SETBACK VARIANCE/1301 Riverwood Drive Lot 33 Parkview Subdivision
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Mr. Boyce Penn explained that the house he would like to build will not fit on the culdesac lot with a 35’ setback and still allow for a patio area in the rear of the home. He related
that the easement in the rear of the property is adjacent to a large ditch which takes up most of the rear lot. He related that even with a 25’ setback it would still leave the house
behind the 35’ building line of the other houses on Riverwood Drive. He stated that in speaking with the developer Mr. Underwood, he learned that it was an oversight when the lot was
platted with a 35’ setback. He stated that most culdesac lots carry a 25’ setback. He then related that the adjacent homeowner does not object and that the lot on the other side is
vacant.
Discussion ensued as to the small rear yard space even with a 25’ variance and its setback requirement. It was noted that because of the configuration of the subdivision, this is the
only culdesac lot to need a variance. It was decided that a subdivision amendment would not be necessary.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Hardwick regarding a 30’ setback, Mr. Penn stated that it would not work with the current chosen house plan. He explained a misunderstanding
when he purchased the lot regarding location of the lot pins. He related that he built a house on another lot in the Parkview Subdivision that has a short back yard and has not been
able to sell the house for almost a year.
City Engineer Whisker expressed concerns as to whether the house could clear the 25’ rear yard setback even with a front yard setback variance. Discussion ensued regarding the size of
the patio, and Mr. Penn stated that he could shorten the patio and widen it to the length of the house to keep it off the easement. Mr. Penn then related that he tried moving the house
plan around on the lot but it did not look right with the driveway coming in on a straight line.
City Engineer Whisker stated that this particular house plan will not fit without the 25’ variance, saying that all the other culdesacs are typically 25’ even though the building code
calls for 35’ setback.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner Montgomery, Mr. Penn related that the patio is 11’ by 12’, but added that he can change those dimensions.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:25 p.m.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to grant the variance request for a 25’ front yard setback subject to final approval by the City Engineer regarding the rear
setback plat line. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Maximum Square Footage Variance/Accessory building 3000 T.P. White Drive
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:27 p.m.
Mr. Jerry Johnson of 3000 T.P. White Drive stated that he recently purchased the home and is proposing to build an accessory building. He stated that the home does not feature any outside
building for storage. He stated that originally he had requested a dome type metal building, but has now changed his mind. He explained that he would still like to a building 22’
x 46’, but is proposing to construct it from material that would better blend with the residence. He stated that the accessory building would feature the same architecture and roof
style, saying that it would be a wood building with siding and a shingled roof.
Chairman Perry invited Mr. Lloyd Friedman and Mr. Jim Durham to speak.
Mr. Lloyd Friedman of 3109 T.P. White Drive stated that Mr. Jim Durham of the Woodland Heights Subdivision is adjacent to the property on the south side and that his property adjoins
Mr. Johnson’s property on the east and north side. He related that the biggest concern from neighbors is the appearance of a Quonset hut in the neighborhood. He further expressed concerns
for the approval of a square footage variance without restrictions on design.
Mr. Durham presented the Board with a signed petition from area residents.
In response to a question posed by Mr. Lloyd Friedman, Mr. Johnson stated that he had not determined if the building would feature brick. He stated that the carport area to be extended
for the proposed structure is not brick. He went on to explain that 2/3 of the carport is brick but the front view into the driveway is not brick.
Mr. Friedman acknowledged Mr. Johnson’s point, but also stated that it gives the appearance that the house is full brick. He asked if the house was not full brick except for the columns.
Mr. Johnson answered that it is not because the second story is not full brick, adding that the lower story is full brick except for the carport area.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
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Mr. Friedman stated that the biggest concern was not Mr. Johnson having a building, but the type of construction he had originally proposed.
Mr. Durham related that issues regarding accessory buildings are generally addressed in the Bill of Assurance for the Woodland Heights Subdivision. He presented photographs of the original
type of construction proposed, saying that it is not desirable for a residential area.
Mr. Johnson stated that the construction would be similar to his home.
Mr. Friedman reiterated that he did not oppose the size variance, but asked for assurances regarding material to be used in the construction, conformity and architectural design.
Mr. Johnson stated that the accessory building would have the same pitch and style roof with shingles and a hip roof like the existing house, adding that it will be a rectangle building
with two walk in doors and windows on the back.
Discussion ensued as to the Bill of Assurance and Mr. Friedman related that the property was once a part of the Hassen Subdivision and then it reverted back to a metes and bounds.
Mr. Durham stated that Mr. Johnson’s property is not part of the Woodland Heights Subdivision, but adjacent to it, adding that residents of Woodland Heights would like to ensure that
the structure ties in with the existing style.
Mr. Johnson related that he had changed design plans before realizing there was opposition to the previous style selected. He stated that he would meet any requirements of the Board.
Commissioner Hardwick clarified that the request comes as a maximum square footage variance since the building is 1012 square feet and the maximum allowable in the Jacksonville Municipal
Code is 650 square feet.
Discussion ensued as to the proposed height and Mr. Johnson offered that the roof pitch would be 5/12 with a hip at each end. He then answered that the primary purpose of the building
would be for storage of lawn equipment, a small boat and storage of air conditioners.
City Engineer Whisker offered that the proposed structure fits regarding setbacks, adding that it is a platted lot in the Hassen Subdivision.
Commissioner Hardwick pointed out that the Board has generally granted square footage variances contingent that it be constructed to the conformity of the style of the primary residence.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: November 19, 2001/ 6:15 p.m. 6:48 p.m.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that the square footage variance be granted contingent that construction be similar to the existing residence, meaning
that if the majority of the outside material on the residence is brick then the accessory building be constructed also to be a majority of brick with a similar roof line and not to
exceed the height of the carport. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:40 p.m.
c. Side and Rear yard setbacks Lots 1R – 5R Pine Tree Village
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:42 p.m.
Representative Mr. Tommy Bond for Pitman Associates related that the owner would like to redesign the lot layout so that each lot has its own mortgage. He reviewed the plat for Pine
Tree Village, explaining that in order to accommodate parking, a side and rear yard setback variance is necessary. He related that the property is located beside Dupree Park, and that
Mr. Pitman plans to develop in stages. He noted that the complex would have three firewalls.
City Engineer Whisker stated that in looking at zero lot lines, this variance would be reasonable because the property is zoned R-3. He stated that it does meet the R-5 zero lot line
requirements as far as width. He added that the development will be reviewed by the Fire Marshall, adding that Captain Pope is comfortable with fire equipment access.
In response to a question from Commissioner Montgomery, Mr. Bond related that the development would be close to the property lines at opposition ends at each corner. He related that
the development request has more to do with the method of financing.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:54 p.m.
Commissioner Montgomery moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to grant the request of side and rear yard setbacks as presented on the plot plan. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Perry adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:55 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt Mark Perry
CITY CLERK - TREASURER CHAIRMAN