01 JUN 11MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
DATE AND TIME: June 11, 2001/ 6:15 p.m. 6.48 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Chairman Mark Perry, Commissioners:
John Hardwick, Bobby Lester and Martha Boyd
City Engineer Whisker
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in atten dance and Chairman Perry declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Boyd moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Adjustment meeting of May 30, 2001 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED:
a. Front Yard Setback Variance/909 Brewer Street
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:18 p.m.
Petitioner Leon Simen stated that he would like to construct a carport extension to the front of his home. He related that a variance would accommodate a 24 X 20 carport. He then related
that the extension would be similar to the housing construction and would be attached to the present home.
With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 5:19 p.m.
Chairman Perry noted that the item was before the Board May 30, 2001.
Discussion ensued and it was noted that several homes in the area featured the same type of carport extension. History data provided by the City Clerk’s Office detailed variance request
from 1993 to 1998.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Boyd to approve an 18-foot front yard setback variance for the construction of a carport extension at 909 Brewer Street. MOTION CARRIED.
b. REAR AND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE/CORNER OF MAIN AND MARSHALL
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:21 p.m.
Mr. Robert Brown with Development Consultants Incorporated stated the desire for a front yard setback regarding a canopy overhang for fuel pumps in the 50-foot front yard setback and
a side yard setback of 2’ inside a ten-foot rear yard setback for a car wash.
Alderman Stroud spoke to the Commission regarding concerns for landscaping, which he stated he felt, has been addressed adequately. He stated that he does not see problems regarding
the setback request. He stated that there are concerns to be addressed at the preliminary plat presentation.
With no one else to speak in opposition or in favor of, Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:33 p.m.
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June 11, 2001 continued:
Chairman Perry questioned if underground tanks would require a setback variance.
City Engineer Whisker stated that he would research location of the tanks regarding utility setbacks.
Discussion ensued regarding setbacks determination for a corner lot; City Engineer Whisker related that it depends on the direction the building faces.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed street of Dawkins Circle and it was noted that the street is proposed to the right of Municipal Drive.
City Engineer Whisker related that the Preliminary and Final Plat would be before the Planning Commission meeting scheduled to follow the Board meeting. He stated that it is the developer’s
intention to make Dawkins Circle a platted street.
Alderman Stroud stated that those are the concerns he mentioned before.
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to approve the rear and front yard setbacks as requested contingent upon the City Engineer researching tank placement regarding
utility setbacks. MOTION CARRIED.
c. REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE/LOMANCO ON CORY AND REDMOND ROAD (SILO PROJECT)
Chairman Perry opened the public hearing at approximately 6:34 p.m.
Mr. Barry Williams of Richburg(Rickett related that Lomanco has been using the recently completed expansion area for storage but is now requesting permission to build silos in the rear
of the property that can be used for storage. He stated that the location was chosen because of the entry point for raw materials storage. He stated that the rear property line will
be further than the 13.16 feet as shown on the diagram. He stated that the adjacent property owners have expressed no problems regarding the variance of a rear yard setback variance
regarding the silo project. He pointed out that four silos 36-feet tall are initially planned with two 60-foot silos projected in the future.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Hardwick, Mr. Brown related that the building is approximately 30-feet tall and that the projected location of the silos is 5 to 7 foot
below the finished floor of the building. He stated that the first four silos will be about the same height as the building.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:38 p.m.
It was noted that the Fire Department has reviewed the plans and does not have concerns. City Engineer Whisker pointed that seventy-five feet is the maximum height restriction in an
M-2 zone, adding that he does not have concerns regarding the development.
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June 11, 2001 continued:
Mr. Brown related that palletized plastics (non-combustible material) will be stored in the projected silos.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to approve the variance as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
d. SIGN VARIANCE/ADVANCED AUTO PARTS 1304 NORTH FIRST STREET
Mr. A.C. Peters of Dodd Signs Incorporated presented photographs of the corporate signage package. He stated that the freestanding pole sign has been installed and are requesting a
letter set for the front and both sides of the building. He stated that City of Jacksonville Code allows for 200 sq. foot for building signage, adding that they are requesting 129
sq. feet per 36” letter set for a total of 387 sq. feet for all three-letter sets. He related that market research has found this signage package to be effective for Advance Auto Parts.
He stated that the sign package is not obtrusive and blends with the architecture of the building.
Alderman Sansing questioned the possibility of a sign war.
Mr. Peters related that the Codes are fairly new, adding that there will be a lot of signage that is grandfathered in. He related that there are competitors with extensive signage,
pointing out an unfair advantage if unable to achieve their signage package.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:43 p.m.
Commissioner Hardwick stated that he can appreciate that the signage is tasteful, adding that the sign ordinance is to limit signage. He stated that he has no doubt the establishment
is visible. He offered that Advance Auto was asked to close one of the curb cuts but in acknowledgement to their corporate requirements we allowed this project to proceed with that
left open. So concessions have already been made to accommodate Advanced Auto Parts in the construction.
Chairman Perry pointed out that the square footage variance does not include the pole sign.
Mr. Peters stated that code allows a 200 square foot freestanding pole sign.
Commissioner Hardwick pointed out that the variance regarding building signage is double the allowable size and three times the number of signs allowed on a building.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to deny the request. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Perry offered the petitioner to restyle or redesign the signage package.
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June 11, 2001 continued:
Mr. Peters asked if two sets of letter signs could be considered for a combined 259 square footage.
Chairman Perry encouraged him to rework the package.
Commissioner Hardwick stated that he was not sure a sign on the north side of the building would be effective.
Mr. Peters agreed that the existing structure might prevent visibility on the north side of the building. He questioned the possibility of two-sets of 30” letter signs.
Chairman Perry agreed.
Mr. Peters expressed willingness to work with the Board to achieve a workable sign package.
Commissioner Hardwick suggested that Mr. Peters work with the City Engineer and reform his request.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Boyd moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:48 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt Mark Perry
CITY CLERK - TREASURER CHAIRMAN