11 MAR 14A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MARCH 14, 2011
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting
of October 11, 2010 1-3
Special Called Meeting
of February 22, 2011 4
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
a. Front Yard Setback Variance
1508 Johnson Street
Petitioner: Robert Ballard 5-6
b. Accessory Building Maximum
square footage variance
2413 Estates Court
Petitioner: Gary Sipes 7-8
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 14, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 6:42 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Joe Ott, Leroy Akridge,
Joe Cummings, City Engineer Jay Whisker, and Chairman Glen Keaton were present
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and Chairman Keaton declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Ott moved, seconded by Commissioner Akridge to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of October 11, 2010 and special called meeting
of February 22, 2011. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. 1508 Johnson Street Front Yard Setback Variance
Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Robert Ballard requested to extend his roof to 10’ and Commissioner Akridge clarified that the variance request is to extend the roof additionally 6’3”. Mr. Ballard introduced his
builder John Haggard to entertain questions from the Board.
Mr. Haggard explained that currently the home has a shed style roof that extends almost 4’ out, adding that the proposal is to further extend the roof from the porch over the sidewalk.
In response to a question from Chairman Keaton, Mr. Ballard replied that he is planning to have the entire roof re-shingled.
Commissioner Akridge noted that the roof on the house next door at 1510 Johnson also extends about the same distance from the street.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the street curve begins at Mr. Ballard’s house. He then explained that Mr. Ballard had built a wheelchair ramp underneath the carport, adding that
the car when parked sticks out from the carport 5 to 8 feet. He stated that Mr. Ballard has expressed that he would like to be able to exit the vehicle without being in the weather.
He then noted that an addition of 4’ had been added to the front of the house without a building permit.
Commissioner Akridge noted that such additions were built that way a long time ago. He noted that several homes located behind the shopping center were constructed in the same manner.
City Engineer Whisker cautioned that typically the front yard build line is not something commonly granted a variance. He recalled a similar instance when it was an issue of providing
shelter from the weather. He added that it is more common when it is not visually detectable.
Mr. Ballard offered that the street does curve in a rounded fashion in front of his home.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 6:42 p.m.
Commissioner Akridge stated that he would not have a problem with granting the variance. He related that he carefully viewed the property and the plans regarding alignment to the other
homes. He stated that he did not feel the addition would look out of character for the neighborhood.
Commissioner Akridge moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to grant a front yard setback variance as requested to extend the roof line at 1508 Johnson Street to accommodate wheelchair
access regarding all weather conditions. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 6:36 p.m.
b. 2413 Estates Court Accessory Building Maximum Square Footage Variance
Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 6:37 p.m.
Mr. Gary Sipes stated that it is his understanding that maximum square footage allowable for unattached accessory buildings is 600 square feet unless it is attached to the primary residence.
He related that the proposed building would be approximately 1500 square feet. He stated that he is requesting a variance from the maximum allowable square footage without having
to attach the structure. He then related that his bill of assurance only stipulates that the construction match the primary structure. He stated that the use of the building would
be living quarters for his parents, explaining that he has moved his parents from White Hall to Jacksonville due to illness.
City Engineer Whisker related that this is not an unusual situation; the frequency of request is increasing due to factors such as families needing to take on the responsibility of caring
for parents due to illness or economic issues. He explained that the original plan incorporated a breezeway to connect the two structures but later decided to separate the building
from the primary residence.
Commissioner Akridge commented that he felt it would be more aesthetic without the breezeway.
In response to a question from Commissioner Akridge, Mr. Sipes explaining that the building would have a two-car garage to the front side of the building.
City Engineer Whisker noted that the lot is approximately 5.0 acres.
Commissioner Ott moved, seconded by Commissioner Akridge to grant an accessory building maximum square footage variance as requested at 2413 Estates Court. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 6:40 p.m.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 6:42 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Keaton adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:42 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Glen Keaton
CITY CLERK – TREASURER