13 MAR 11
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MARCH 11, 2013
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of
February 11, 2013 1
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
a. Front Yard Setback Variance
200 Sparrow Road
Petitioner: Jacksonville Partnership
for housing LP
(held over from February meeting) 2-3
b. Side Yard Setback and Maximum
Square footage variances
812 Sorrells Drive
Petitioner: Mona-Marie McIntosh 4-5
c. Sign Package Variance
8106 T.P. White Drive (Ace Liquor)
Petitioner: Nick Pierce
(information included in packet)
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 11, 2013 6:25 p.m. – 6:48 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Alderman Howard, Jim Moore,
and Chairman Ott were present.
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 Ott declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the
minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of February
11, 2013. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE 200 Sparrow Road (held over from
February meeting)
Chairman Ott opened the public hearing at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The contractor explained that the house was constructed with 14” of the
radius of the curve.
City Engineer Whisker clarified that the house sits 14” into the setback
but did not go into any easement. He stated that because the house is located
on a corner, visually you couldn’t tell that it is not exactly lined up
with the other houses.
Discussion ensued and it was clarified that the Housing Authority
constructed 55 homes and all have been sold. They are rental homes and
the home at 200 Sparrow is occupied.
City Engineer Whisker clarified that the houses constructed were given to
the Housing Authority to manage, explaining that the a private developer
will actually own the houses for 15 years plus 3 and then they will be deeded
over to the Housing Authority. He went on to say that once they are deeded
to the Housing Authority, the occupants have an opportunity to purchase
the homes.
Discussion ensued regarding the construction process of 55 homes within
four months.
Chairman Ott closed the public hearing at approximately 6:33 p.m.
Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the front
yard setback variance of 14” at 200 Sparrow Road as requested. MOTION
CARRIED with Chairman Ott voting AYE.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 11, 2013 6:25 p.m. – 6:48 p.m.
b. 812 Sorrells Drive Side Yard setback and maximum square footage variance
City Engineer Whisker clarified that the variance is for the 5’ setback
and maximum square footage for the carport. He explained that the structure
is one long carport with a center support.
Chairman Ott opened the public hearing at approximately 6:34 p.m.
Petitioner Mona McIntosh explained that she owns antique vehicles and would
like to put them under the carport to protect them from the weather. She
explained that she moved her fence so she could construct the carport in
the proposed location. She stated that she has made many improvements to
the property since purchasing the home. She noted positive input from the
neighbors who always want to know who has done the work so they can hire
them.
City Engineer Whisker clarified that part of the improvements is a newly
constructed accessory building located in the far right corner of the rear
yard. He then noted that addition of a porch awning. He noted that the
fence was previously on the City’s property and she has now moved that fence
to her property line. He related that the carport will actually be in the
front yard setback of Grace Street.
Ms. McIntosh offered that she has put in a lot of landscaping; noting that
she also bricked the entire house, and it was formally wood. She continued
saying that she has put in a lot of work on the property to make it look
nice. She then answered that she intends to use the space to also park her
tractor and riding lawnmowers out of the weather. She stated that she also
has an antique show truck.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Ott regarding the older storage
building being too close to the residence, City Engineer Whisker stated
that the older storage building was on the property when Ms. McIntosh
purchased the home. He stated that it is located too close to the fence
as well as the home. He noted that the gutter line is actually over the
shed’s roof.
Discussion ensued and City Engineer Whisker clarified that Ms. McIntosh
was originally going to have the shed moved to another location on the
property but was not able to be moved.
Commissioner Moore noted that the shed is fairly deteriorated, saying that
it would not hurt to have it removed totally. He went on to say that his
concern is that the shed is under the eve of the house, which is fire hazard.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Ott, City Engineer Whisker
stated that Code Enforcement has not seen the property in years. He went
on to explain that it was seen 4 years ago when the other accessory building
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was constructed.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 11, 2013 6:25 p.m. – 6:48 p.m.
Ms. McIntosh stated that the Code Enforcement officer did not say anything
about moving the shed, but added that she did tell the officer that she
wanted to move the shed. She stated that the shed is sinking and that is
why the gutter system was put in. She went on to say that the shed does
have stuff stored inside and it would take a lot to rearrange the contents.
She added that if they construct the carport then they would have room to
move some of the stuff out of the old shed and then tear it down.
Commissioner Moore questioned the distance from the pool to the front of
the connected carports. It was noted to be approximately 10 foot. City
Engineer Whisker concurred.
Ms. McIntosh stated that she has a very large back yard even with the 27’
swimming pool in the middle.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Moore, Ms. McIntosh stated
that the front and sides would not be closed in and it would have a flat
roof.
City Engineer Whisker noted that the fence would actually act as a closure
to one side of the carport. He then answered Commissioner Ott that to his
knowledge there are no utilities in the rear of the property.
Ms. McIntosh concurred that the utilities are located to the front of the
property.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Ott, Ms. McIntosh presented
a petitioner signed by her neighbors, saying that they do not have any
objections to the proposed carport. She presented the petitioner to the
Board as a matter of record.
Chairman Ott closed the public hearing at approximately 6:41 p.m.
Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the side
yard setback variance and the maximum square footage variance for a carport
to be constructed in the rear yard of the property located at 812 Sorrells
Road contingent on the older shed being torn down and removed within 30
days of the carport construction being completed. MOTION CARRIED with
Chairman Ott voting AYE.
c. 8106 T.P. White (Ace Liquor) Sign Package Variance
Alderman Howard exempted himself from discussion and/or any formal action,
declaring a conflict of interest.
The item of business was postponed to the next regularly scheduled Board
of Adjustment meeting. It was the consensus that if the petitioner requests
a special set meeting and a quorum without Alderman Howard can be present
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the City will make every effort to accommodate petitioner.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: March 11, 2013 6:25 p.m. – 6:48 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Ott adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:48
p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Joe Ott
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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