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A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MARCH 10, 2008
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting
February 11, 2008 1-2
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
Setback Variances for
unplatted property to be
addressed off Hamilton Street
Petitioner: Jonco Enterprises 3
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 10, 2008 6:25 p.m. – 6:33 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Bart Gray, Jr., Art Brannen, Glen
Keaton, Mark Perry, and Acting City Engineer Jay
Whisker were present
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and Acting
Chairman Brannen declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Keaton moved, seconded
by Commissioner Perry to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled
Board of Adjustment meeting of February 11, 2008 as presented. MOTION
CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): Setback variances for unplatted property to be addressed off
Hamilton Street later addressed as 2151 Hamilton
Acting Chairman Brannen opened the public hearing at approximately 6:25
p.m.
Mr. Jay O’Neal explained that he had purchased the property from Mr. Harold
Parker who had already completed the prep work for four buildings. He
related that he is proposing to construct three quad-plexes and one
tri-plex. He offered his credentials as a licensed homebuilder, charter
member of the Homebuilders Association in Cabot serving on that Board for
two years as Vice President and President. He then added that he is a VA
and FHA certified homebuilder since the late 80’s as well as one of the
few certified handicap homebuilders in the State. He related that he
proposes to have a minimum of R-13 walls, vinyl windows, R-30 ceiling
cellulose for an R-35 rating. He noted that plumbing wise, all low flows
will be used and that the units would be all electric.
Acting Chairman Brannen clarified to Mr. O’Neal that the Board of Adjustment
would only address his request for a setback variance, asking Mr. O’Neal
to relate specifics as they apply to the variance request.
Acting City Engineer Whisker offered that Mr. O’Neal is requesting a 10’
perimeter setback around the entire development. He explained that the
lot is a flag shaped interior lot with a 36’ drive that leads to Hamilton
Street. He stated that in speaking with Mr. O’Neal, he had offered to
privacy fence the outside of the development and down the drive to make
the development inclusive of itself.
Acting City Engineer Whisker related that the property backs up
caddy-corner to Shady Oaks off Chapel Hill with some adjacent property being
part of the mobile home park.
Mr. O’Neal related that most of his renters are Air Force Base personnel,
which he feels takes very good care of the property. He then related that
with no management company, he personally collects rent every Saturday,
explaining that he owns over 50 rentals. He stated that he personally
collects the rent to make sure the property is clean and the inside is clean.
Acting City Engineer Whisker informed the Board that Mr. O’Neal would be
appearing before the Planning Commission later this evening to request a
rezoning and a metes and bounds building permit. He stated that any approval
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would need to be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
In response to a question from Commissioner Perry, it was clarified that
the rezoning from R-7 is mobile homes.
Mr. O’Neal then answered that the exterior would be vinyl with a 5’ X 5’
porch and 5’ wide sidewalks.
Acting Chairman Brannen closed the public hearing at approximately 6:33
p.m.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Keaton to grant the
setback variances as requested for property addressed as 2151 Hamilton
Street contingent on Planning Commission’s approval of a rezoning from R-7
to R-3 and the metes and bounds building permit. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Acting Chairman Brannen adjourned the meeting at
approximately 6:33 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Chad Young
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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