12 JUN 11
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 11, 2012
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Special Called Meeting
of May 17, 2012 1
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
a. Accessory building variance
maximum square footage
312 Ranch Ridge Court
Petitioner: John Moore 2-3
b. Front yard setback variance
604 Vine Street
Petitioner: Robert Beard 4-6
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: June 11, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Joe Ott, Alderman Howard,
and Jim Peacock, Jr. were present.
Chairman Glen Keaton also answered roll call.
City Engineer Whisker and City Attorney Bamburg
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 Alderman Howard to approve the minutes
of the rescheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of May 17, 2012. MOTION
CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. Accessory building maximum square footage variance
312 Ranch Ridge Court
Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Mr. John Moore related that he is proposing to construct a wood working
shop of 864 square feet, adding that he would also use the building to store
his golf cart and lawn mowers. He explained that the building would have
a brick façade, measuring 24’ X 36’. He added that the building will not
have plumbing or electric initially, but that he would add electric at a
later date. He stated that the building would have the same slope and
architectural shingles as the residential roof and be located 8’ from the
property line on the west side of the property.
It was noted that there were no calls received from neighbors regarding
the variance as requested.
In response to a question from Commissioner Ott, City Engineer Whisker
answered that City Code requires that any accessory building be located
no closer than 5’ from the property line. He surmised that the bill of
assurance for this Subdivision is probably 10% or 8’ maximum. He then
answered that larger lots often request a larger than 650 square foot
accessory building, adding that it has not been an issue unless there is
some complaint from a neighbor.
Mr. Moore related that there was some interest from his neighbors regarding
the sign posting, but he explained to them that it was for an accessory
building.
City Engineer Whisker confirmed with Mr. Moore that his intention is to
have the fence even with the accessory building so that there will be a
door that leads into the shop from the front yard as well as an access from
the rear yard using rise-up doors.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Peacock to approve the
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variance as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING continued:
June 11, 2012
Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 6:35 p.m.
b. Front yard setback variance at 604 Vine Street
Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 6:35 p.m.
Mr. Robert Beard related that the homes on Vine Street have been there since
the 50’s and they are proposing to update the look on the front of their
house.
Mrs. Fran Beard then explained that they had provided photographs of the
concept for the front of the house. She related that they want to cover
the new concrete landing at the front door.
Mr. Beard noted that the variance would be for 3’ into the front yard
setback.
In response to a question from Alderman Howard, Mr. Beard replied that there
are other houses in the area that extend out in the front setback.
City Engineer Whisker stated that request to construct a cover over the
front door has been a simpler type of variance granted in the past. He
added that 3’ is generally not considered a major encroachment. He then
noted that one house on Vine Street doubled the size with a second story,
adding that he believes some of the houses have grandfathered extended
carports.
Commissioner Ott moved, seconded by Commissioner Peacock to approve the
front yard setback variance as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 6:35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Keaton adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:33 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Glen Keaton
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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