22 OCT 10
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
OCTOBER 10, 2022
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting of
September 12, 2022 1-5
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): a. Sign Package Variance
1815 North First Street
Petitioner: Grill Pollo
Representative: Ace Sign Company 6
(plans included in packet)
b. Accessory Building Maximum
Square Footage Variance
111 Burroughs Road
Petitioner: Charles Dare 7
(plot plan included in packet)
c. Accessory Building Maximum
Square Footage Variance
313 Forest Glen Cove
Petitioner: Keith Jakes 8
(plot plan included in packet)
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: October 10, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Ruple, Montgomery, and Chairman
Brown were present.
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Brown declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Ruple moved, seconded
by Commissioner Montgomery to approve the regularly scheduled meeting
minutes of September 12, 2022. MOTION CARRIED with Chairman Brown voting
AYE.
VARIANCE(S): a. Sign Package Variance 1815 North First Street
No petitioner was present, therefore, this item of business was tabled.
b. Accessory Building Maximum Square Footage Variance 111 Burroughs Road
Chairman Brown opened the public hearing at approximately 6:01 p.m.
Petitioner Charles Dare stated that he picked out a 60’x40’ pole barn, but
when he went in to get a permit he was told it was over the limit.
City Engineer Adam Whitlow clarified that Mr. Dare is requesting 2400 square
feet, noting that this is the lot combination replat they looked at last
month. He related that the entire lot is now approximately .91 acres, adding
that the primary structure is a little over 1200 square feet. He pointed
out that this property is about 1.5 miles north of the I-440/Highway 161
interchange and about a quarter of a mile from Jacksonville city limits.
He stated that his staff does not comment one way or another on these issues,
but he will provide technical information. He shared that the combined
percentage of this proposed building with other accessory structures, would
be right at 9% lot coverage. He shared that Code currently says 650 square
feet is the largest, but there have been allowances in the past when people
have nonstandard, larger lots. He confirmed that it is strictly the Board’s
decision, adding that it does meet the side, rear, and front setbacks.
Chairman Brown brought up that this property is not inside of a subdivision,
but is out by itself.
Engineer Whitlow showed the Board photos of an aerial view, a street view
from Highway 161 looking toward the property, and a street view of the
existing structure that looks toward where the building will be.
When Commissioner Ruple asked what the purpose of this building will be,
Mr. Dare responded that it will be a carport/garage to store vehicles. He
confirmed that it will be adjacent to the house on the left.
Commissioner Ruple pointed out that this building is going to be twice the
size of the house, then asked if it will be used as living quarters.
Mr. Dare replied no. He explained that the building is going to be metal
and be the same color as the house.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Engineer Whitlow and City Clerk Davitt confirmed that neither of their
offices have received complaints regarding this request.
Chairman Brown closed the public hearing at approximately 6:07 p.m.
Commissioner Ruple moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve
a 2400 square foot accessory building at 111 Burroughs Road with the
stipulation that it matches the existing primary structure. MOTION CARRIED
with Chairman Brown voting AYE.
c. Accessory Building Maximum Square Footage Variance 313 Forest Glen Cove
Chairman Brown opened the public hearing at approximately 6:08 p.m.
Petitioner Keith Jakes stated that he bought a lot adjacent to his property.
He explained that it was an empty lot, adding that he wants to add a detached
garage that matches the existing structure. He mentioned they had the
property replatted into one lot and when they told the City it was going
to be 1200 square feet, they were told they needed a variance before getting
a building permit. He confirmed that the building will be brick like his
house, be a two-car garage for his automobiles, and have cement foundation.
He shared that he has been on this property for ten years, recalling that
he had two empty lots on either side of him and the owners finally decided
to start selling them, so he purchased one.
City Engineer Adam Whitlow related that this was a combination of two lots
being approximately 140’x160’, which is just over half an acre. He pointed
out that the primary structure is just under 3,000 square feet, including
the garage. He noted it meets all setbacks as proposed on the plot plan.
City Clerk Davitt confirmed her office has not received any calls regarding
this request.
Chairman Brown closed the public hearing at approximately 6:11 p.m.
Commissioner Montgomery moved, seconded by Commissioner Ruple to approve
a 1200 square foot accessory building at 313 Forest Glen Cove as requested.
MOTION CARRIED with Chairman Brown voting AYE.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Dan Brown
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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