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A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JANUARY 13, 2014
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting of
September 9, 2013 1
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
Accessory Building
Maximum square footage variance
1507 McArthur Drive
Petitioner: Bob Harden 2
(site plan included in packet)
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 13, 2014 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Rick White, Vergil Healey,
Art Brannen and Chairman Moore 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 Moore declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Healey to approve the
minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of September
9, 2013 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): Maximum Square Footage Variance for an Accessory Building
at 1507 McArthur Drive
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Bob Harden explained that he owns both houses at 1501 & 1507 McArthur
Drive, adding that he lived at 1501 McArthur for ten years before moving
to north Jacksonville. He related that he plans to remodel the house at
1507 McArthur and move in. He explained that there is a shop in the back
yard now that is 810 square feet but it is deteriorated and needs to be
torn down. He presented photographs of the shop he has at his current house
in north Jacksonville, saying that he intends to build the same type of
accessory building. The construction would be all brick with a pitched
roof, adding that it would be approximately 864 square feet. He explained
that the building would be used for gardening equipment and storage. He
noted that the residential lots on McArthur Drive are very deep.
Chairman Moore noted that there was no one present to speak in opposition
to the request.
Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 6:34 p.m.
City Engineer Whisker concurred that the property is an unusually deep lot,
explaining that Mr. Harden is proposing to replace an existing building.
He stated that Code maximum is 650 square feet, noting that Mr. Harden is
requesting a building of 864 square feet. He then answered Commissioner
Healey that the height of the accessory building would not exceed the height
of the home. He also noted that the property was posted and no phone calls
were received from neighbors.
Mr. Harden offered that he had spoken with his neighbors on both sides of
his property and they did not have any concerns or objections.
Discussion ensued regarding ownership of a gate to the rear of the property;
Mr. Harden explained that the property was part of the old ammunitions
plant.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 13, 2014 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Healey to approve the
square footage variance for an accessory building up to 864 square feet
at 1507 McArthur Drive as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Moore adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:37 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Jim Moore
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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