14 OCT 13
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
OCTOBER 13, 2014
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting of
August 11, 2014 1-3
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
a. Fence variance
405 South James Street
Petitioner: Mini Storage Services 4-5
b. Building line setback variance
1500 Angie Court
Petitioner: Martin Carodine 6-7
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: October 13, 2014 6:30 p.m. – 6:43 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Vergil Healey, Art Brannen, Rick
White, Alderman Howard and Chairman Moore were
present. City Attorney Bamburg and City Engineer
Whisker 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:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner White to approve the
regularly scheduled meeting minutes of August 11, 2014. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. Fence Variance 405 South James Street
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
No one was present to represent the Fence Variance request at 405 South
James Street.
Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
b. Building line setback variance 1500 Angie Court
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Representative for petitioner Martin Carodine, Wanda Spivey with Century
21 stated that the owner is selling the house located at 1500 Angie Court.
Ms. Spivey informed the Board that according to a recent survey, the front
porch to the home is slightly over the buildline. She then noted that the
home was built approximately 30 years ago. She then clarified with Chairman
Moore that only the corners of the front porch are over the buildline.
City Engineer Jay Whisker concurred that the home was built approximately
30 years ago. He calculated that the petitioner would need a 4’ variance
to bring the front porch into compliance.
Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 6:32 p.m.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner White to approve a 4’ front
yard buildline variance at 1500 Angie Court as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding the absence of a representative for the item
of business addressing a fence variance at 405 South James Street. City
Engineer Whisker stated that the petitioner was aware of the meeting date
and time, adding that he also called shortly before the meeting but the
call went to voice mail.
City Engineer Whisker then informed the Board that the new owner would need
to apply for a sign permit, explaining that he changed the face of the
existing signage.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: October 13, 2014 6:30 p.m. – 6:43 p.m.
Commissioner White noted that the item of business will most likely come
back before the Board, requesting additional information.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the variance would be to place barbed
wire on the chain link fencing. He explained that the fencing ordinance
is very specific regarding the application of barbed wire to fencing. The
fencing ordinance allows for barbed wire in agriculture zones and
manufacturing of M-1 and M-2 zones. He pointed out that most manufacturing
plants have a 6’ raised barb wire fence. He explained that other zoning
classifications would need a variance from the Board of Adjustments to allow
barbed wire fencing. He related that it is incumbent upon the petitioner
to provide good reasoning for the use of barbed wire and it would have to
be placed 6’ or higher. He related that a storage unit business would have
security issues and barbed wire at the top of the fence would address access
concerns. He added that this would not be an uncommon practice for storage
unit businesses.
In response to a comment from Alderman Howard, City Engineer Whisker
recalled that the Board had previously approved barbed wire fencing in a
residential zone along West Main Street.
Chairman Moore noted there is some barbed wire fencing located on Oak Street
adjacent to residential property. He stated the storage unit business is
zoned commercial. He suggested the current fencing ordinance may need to
be revisited to expand allowable uses.
In response to a question from Chairman Moore, City Engineer Whisker
answered that the front fence area is the only area being proposed regarding
the variance.
Chairman Moore suggested City Engineer Whisker coordinate with Metroplan
regarding training for the Board of Adjustment.
Discussion ensued and City Engineer Whisker agreed to arrange training
for both Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
Chairman Moore issued concerns regarding the limited information available
to determine the specifics of the variance request at 1500 Angie Court.
He requested that more complete information be provided to the Board prior
to the meeting date.
City Engineer Whisker related that he would provide a form for each
petitioner regarding meeting times and dates as well as any pertinent
information as necessary.
Commissioner White concurred that there are times when there is not enough
information made available for them to discern the specifics prior to the
meeting.
It was the conclusion of the Board to extend the public hearing regarding
the fence variance at 405 South James Street to the next regularly scheduled
Board of Adjustment meeting.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: October 13, 2014 6:30 p.m. – 6:43 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Moore adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:43 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Jim Moore
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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