16 JAN 11
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JANUARY 11, 2016
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
December 14, 2015 1-2
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): Square Footage Variance
9 Red Fox Lane
Petitioner: Matthew A. Long
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ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 11, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Art Brannen, Alderman Howard and Chairman Rick White were present. City Attorney Bamburg and City Engineer Whisker were also present.
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and Chairman Rick White declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Higgins to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of December 14, 2015. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): Square footage variance at 9 Red Fox Lane
Chairman White opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Petitioner Mathew Long informed the Board that he is in the process of moving from California to Jacksonville at 9 Red Fox Lane, explaining that he has owned the residence at 9 Red Fox
Lane since 2005. He stated that it has been a secondary residence, relating that his wife is from this area and she wanted to move back home. He stated that they own a Class-A motor
home and he is requesting permission to construct a motor home garage. He related that the motor home is 34’ long, adding that he would like to have the building constructed large enough
to also store his gardening supplies. He explained that he would like to construct the building 20’ X 40’, adding that it would be a good distance from the house. He noted that Jacksonville
Wastewater Utility has already come to the property and marked their easement so that the building would not encroach on their easement. He stated that the building is more than 7.5’
from the centerline into his property. He noted that part of the property would have to be excavated to accommodate the construction plans. He stated that he will hire a good contractor
and lay a proper foundation, adding that he is in the process of trying to locate a local builder that can supply the arch work. He related his preference to find someone close.
City Engineer Whisker related that the variance is regarding the square footage, noting that the allowable is 650 square foot and Mr. Long is request 880’ square feet, which is 22’ X
40’. He explained that #9 Red Fox Lane is an acre lot at the end of a dead end street, pointing out that Red Fox Lane is on the west side of Northeastern. He added that his Department
has not received any calls regarding the public hearing. He then answered City Attorney Bamburg that the property was properly posted.
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Higgins to approve the variance at #9 Red Fox Lane as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman White adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:37 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 11, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Rick White
CITY CLERK – TREASURER