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A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FEBRUARY 13, 2006 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting
November 14, 2005 1-5
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
a. Vehicle Variance
808 McHenry
Petitioner: Gary Cox 6-7
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: February 13, 2006 6:35 p.m. – 6:58 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Glen Keaton, Bart Gray, Jr.,
Martha Boyd, and Mark Perry
Chairman Traylor, and City Engineer Whisker
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Traylor declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the
minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of November
14, 2005. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. Vehicle Variance at 808 McHenry
Chairman Traylor opened the public hearing at approximately 6:35 p.m.
Mr. Gary Cox of 808 McHenry stated that he would like to keep the vehicle
without building a garage.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Perry, Mr. Cox estimated
that restoration of the vehicle is approximately 80% finished. He explained
that during a radio theft a lot of the wiring had been ripped out of the
vehicle. He presented the Board with photographs of the vehicle during
various stages of restoration. He then showed the Board various parts still
in their store packages, which he plans to use to continue repairing the
vehicle. He then answered that he has owned the vehicle for 15 years, noting
that it had sat beside the carport with some amount of debris for
approximately 4 to 5 years. He stated that following the birth of his son;
funds were not available to continue the project.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Traylor, Mr. Cox answered that
the theft on the vehicle occurred Halloween night approximately 5 years
ago, adding that until that time the truck had been operable.
Commissioner Keaton questioned a possible time frame for rewiring the
vehicle, and Mr. Cox stated that he was not sure how long it would take
because of his weekly working schedule and his son’s ball schedule on the
weekends. He reiterated that the vehicle has been moved under the carport
and that he would be willing to buy a cover if the Board directed him to
do so. He stated that he would like a time extension to the summer; noting
Daylight Savings Time as a benefit to be able to work on the vehicle.
In response to a question posed by City Engineer Whisker, Mr. Cox replied
that he has not worked on the vehicle since being tagged by the City.
City Engineer Whisker then answered Commissioner Gray that generally the
process of tagging a vehicle begins as a complaint from a neighbor. He
noted that in this case the Code Enforcement Officers were responding to
complaints regarding several vehicles in the Subdivision. He then
explained that an inoperable vehicle must be removed from the property after
seven (7) days or enclosed in a garage. He noted that this type of complaint
is more common in areas that have carports instead of garages. He then
explained that in Mr. Cox’s case his front entrance to his home is located
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underneath the carport, which would require changing the entrance into his
home to enclose the carport and make it into a garage. He then explained
that all other tagged vehicles have been moved, adding that Mr. Cox was
going to apply for last month’s Board of Adjustment but there was some
confusion about those plans and then Mr. Cox was given another seven (7)
days to either move the vehicle or apply to the Board of Adjustment. He
then answered that if the vehicle is not moved in the time frame given,
the City will have the vehicle towed. He related that following a vehicle
repair, the owner generally calls the City to alert them that the vehicle
has been repaired and is operable.
Discussion ensued regarding a reasonable time to allow Mr. Cox to bring
the vehicle to an operable condition.
Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to grant a vehicle
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variance until May 16 at 808 McHenry to bring the vehicle into compliance
with City Codes. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Traylor closed the public hearing at approximately 6:51 p.m.
Addition to the Agenda:
City Engineer Whisker stated that he has a request from Linda Batiste, who
appeared before the Board of Adjustment recently regarding a setback
variance for an addition to her home. He explained that the second request
is to expand the size of the addition from 20’ X 18’ to 24’ X 22’. He then
explained that Mrs. Batiste has signed a contract with her contractor to
have the work performed during a certain period of time but is not able
to begin construction until the variance issued is cleared up. He stated
that Mrs. Batiste is requesting a special hearing because of the cost factor
associated with the contractor charging without being able to begin the
work.
Discussion ensued regarding availability for the Board to meet following
advertising considerations.
Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Keaton to set a special
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hearing Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. regarding a setback variance at
#19 Georgeann. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Traylor adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:58 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Mike Traylor
CITY CLERK - TREASURER
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