22 DEC 12
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
DECEMBER 12, 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
November 14, 2022 1-4
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): a. Accessory Building Maximum
Square Footage Variance
1304 Madden Road
Petitioner: Alex & Haley Kendrick 5
(plot plan included in packet)
b. Billboard Height Variance
401 Municipal Drive
Petitioner: Summit Locations LLC 6
(plans included in packet)
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: December 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 6:16 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Dietz, Ruple, Montgomery, and Chairman Brown were present.
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Assistant City Clerk Emilia Vazquez recorded those listed above in attendance and Chairman Brown declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Montgomery moved, seconded by Commissioner Ruple to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of November 14, 2022. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. Accessory Building Maximum Square Footage Variance 1304 Madden Road
Chairman Brown opened the public hearing at approximately 6:01 p.m.
Petitioner Alex Kendrick stated he understands the maximum square footage for an accessory building is 650 square feet, but the building he intends to put up should be around 1344 square
feet. He noted that it was explained to him that because his property is so sizeable, it might not exceed the allowable value within the property.
Commissioner Montgomery recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest.
When Commissioner Ruple inquired, Mr. Kendrick replied that the purpose of the building would be for storage and to help keep things out of the yard. He pointed out that he originally
intended on not having a floor in the building, but after speaking to City Inspector Manny Browder, his intention now is to take down what he has already built, start over, and have
flooring and a stronger roof. He detailed that the exterior is going to be wood, it will not have a concrete foundation, no drywall or insulation, and no wires, plumbing, or anything
mechanical. He related that his original plan is to have lap siding for the exterior and a shingle roof, but he is now thinking about possibly having it match his carport siding.
Chairman Brown shared that he spoke with City Inspector Browder recently and it is his understanding that no progress has been done since the last meeting, so the same issues that existed
last time still exist now.
When Chairman Brown inquired, Mr. Kendrick confirmed he is willing to take down what he has done and start over, adding that City Inspector Browder has given him a lot of tips on how
to make it stronger.
Chairman Brown suggested taking down the current structure, have a new plan for the City Inspector to review, and resubmit a variance request, if needed.
When Council Member Dietz asked about the necessity of having that large of a building, Mr. Kendrick replied that it does not necessarily have to be that big, but the idea he had is
that the more room, the better organization. He explained that right now he only has a carport where everything is on top of each other resulting in him having to dig and rearrange
things to get something out.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
December 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 6:16 p.m.
Commissioner Ruple related that he has driven by the property and believes if a good gust of wind comes through there, the current structure looks like it would fall over. He shared
his concerns of the look of the building, even if they were to approve it to be 1344 square feet.
Mr. Kendrick assured that his original plan was to have lap siding since you cannot have regular sheets of plywood that will swell and bow.
Commissioner Ruple reiterated that what he saw did not look well built to him.
Council Member Dietz suggested a written plan of what the finished product is going to look like, such as if it will have a concrete floor, or windows or doors installed.
Chairman Brown clarified that what is before the Board now is a variance on building size, and based on what they have discussed, they are at a position where they cannot approve it
at this time. He recommended that Mr. Kendrick get a new plan that can be reviewed by the City Inspector, and after they make sure things meet Code, he can come back to the Board to
request the size variance.
Chairman Brown closed the public hearing at approximately 6:14 p.m.
Commissioner Ruple moved, seconded by Council Member Dietz to deny the maximum square footage variance for an accessory building at 1304 Madden Road pending plan approval by City Inspector.
MOTION CARRIED.
b. Billboard Height Variance 401 Municipal Drive
Chairman Brown opened the public hearing at approximately 6:14 p.m.
Representative Chad Hager with Summit Locations, LLC recalled he was here six to eight weeks ago to talk about this billboard, but at the time, their engineering department overlooked
the height they needed for it. He explained that the State billboard regulations are 80 feet in overall height, noting that they made a mistake and should have brought this issue up
when they were getting the original approval. He detailed that they initially asked for a 45-foot billboard height above road grade, since the State measures off of road grade, but
that is not how the City measures, so since the Goodsell property is about 20 feet below road grade, they are requesting the overall height to be 65 feet. He assured this will make
it look like every other billboard along the highway, pointing out that it is the same billboard it was; they are just adding a 20-foot pipe on the bottom to bring it to the same height
of the rest of the ones on the roadway.
Chairman Brown closed the public hearing at approximately 6:16 p.m.
Council Member Dietz moved, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve the height variance for a 65-foot billboard at 401 Municipal Drive. MOTION CARRIED.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
December 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 6:16 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:16 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Dan Brown
CITY CLERK – TREASURER