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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JULY 8, 2019
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
March 11, 2019 1-3
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
Square Footage Variances for
Accessory Building at
3301 West Main Street
Petitioner: Billy Scott 4-13
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: July 8, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 6:47 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Ruple, Brown, and Chairman Brittenum
were present. City Attorney Friedman was also
present. Commissioner Gregory was absent.
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Brittenum declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Ruple moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the
regularly scheduled meeting minutes of March 11, 2018. MOTION CARRIED with
Chair voting AYE.
VARIANCE(S): Square Footage Variance for an Accessory Building at 3301
West Main Street
Chairman Brittenum opened the public hearing at approximately 6:33 p.m.
Petitioner Billy Scott explained that he currently has a utility garage
that is 23’ X 23’, adding that the aesthetics match the residence. He stated
if the variance is approved he will continue with the same aesthetics. He
stated that the purpose of the extension of the existing building is to
house his truck and equipment. He then noted that the building is setup
as a garage and could be used as an events center. He explained that he
is requesting to add an additional 10’ to the front of the building and
an additional 8’ to the rear of the building. He related that the 10’
addition would be pushing towards the City build line, noting that it would
not extend past the existing house on the corner to the rear of his property.
He then answered Chairman Brittenum that it would beautify the landscape
by matching the house, explaining that the offset of coming out 10’ would
increase the aesthetics of the property. He added that this would allow
him to protect all of his lawn and landscaping equipment.
Chairman Brittenum clarified with Mr. Scott that the extension is on the
side rear yard of his house not directly on the side of the house.
Mr. Scott clarified that his house is a corner lot on West Main and Western
Hills Drive, noting that the entrance to the garage faces Western Hills
Drive. He then noted that his house faces Main Street.
Commissioner Ruple clarified with Mr. Scott that his original letter of
request stated 10’ for each side. Mr. Scott confirmed that he is requesting
8’ to the rear. Commissioner Ruple noted that the difference in request
would bring the square footage down from 978’.
Chairman Brittenum clarified with Mr. Scott that he has a garage attached
to the house and this building which is a 23’ X 23’ detached garage. He
confirmed that the request in question is for the detached garage.
Commissioner Brown confirmed that the detached garage matches the exterior
of the residence. He then answered Commissioner Brown that he cannot
currently park the truck and trailer connected in the garage. He noted
that while the current building is only 23’ long, the truck and trailer
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July 8, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 6:47 p.m.
measures approximately 39’. He stated that the extension of the building
will allow him to store the truck and trailer inside without having to unhook
the trailer. He stated that this adds to the beautification of the City
because he will no longer have to leave a trailer connected to the truck
on the outside of the garage, adding that if the variance is approved, it
will now be stored inside the garage. He then added that this lends to
his request regarding protection, noting that in the past he has had
equipment stolen off the trailer. He then answered Commissioner Ruple that
while the truck and trailer is 39’ in length, if the variance is approved,
the building would be extended to 40’. He stated that the additional 2’
that the original letter requested came about when he was talking to
personnel in the Engineering Department who suggested he request 10’
instead of 8’ to rear to make sure there was enough room. He went on to
say that the inside of the garage is completely fixed to match the inside
of the house, explaining that it has retractable doors on the front and
back that is used as a utility building/garage/and a multipurpose events
center.
He then clarified with Chairman Brittenum that he is not going to rent the
garage but would use it only for his own personal events and entertainment.
He added that he would like to rent it out but does not feel that City Code
would allow for him to do so.
Public Works Director Jim Oakley informed the Commission that there is a
verified 15’ setback from the street right-of-way, which has 11.5’ behind
the curb and gutter with an additional 15’ behind that. He noted that the
garage would be within the 15’ build line that is on the final plat. He
then complimented Mr. Scott’s landscaping.
Commissioner Brown reiterated that being able to park the truck and trailer
inside the garage would add to the general beautification of the property.
Public Works Director Jim Oakley noted that the variance is strictly for
the size of the building, noting that the Code allow 650 square feet as
the maximum.
Commissioner Ruple noted that the new square footage would be 932 with the
difference between the original request of 10’ and the amended request of
8’.
Commissioner Brown moved, seconded by Commissioner Ruple to approve the
request for an accessory building of 932 square feet, regarding extending
the building 10’ in the front and 8’ in the rear. MOTION CARRIED with Chair
voting AYE.
Chairman Brittenum closed the public hearing at approximately 6:47 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Brittenum adjourned the meeting at
approximately 6:47 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Vivian Brittenum
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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