17 JUN 12
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 12, 2017
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
April 10, 2017 1
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): a. Front Setback Variance
908 Grazing Lane
Petitioner: Louise Hubbard 2-3
b. Maximum Square Foot Variance
1000 Madden Road
Petitioner: Sam Bostic 4-8
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: June 12, 2017 6:31 p.m. – 6:46 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Scholl, Healey, Brittenum and Chairman 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 White declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Commissioner Scholl to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of April 10, 2017. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. Front Yard Setback Variance 908 Grazing Lane
Chairman White opened the public hearing at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Petitioner representative Mr. Edward Avant explained that the request is to obtain permission to keep a portable carport that was installed in front of Ms. Louise Hubbard’s home at 908
Grazing Lane. He related that the purpose of the carport is to keep Ms. Hubbard out of the weather, adding that they were unaware of the requirement for a variance prior to the carport
being installed.
Discussion ensued and it was clarified that the structure is 20’ in length so the variance request would require a 20 variance since the home is constructed at the 35’ building code
setback.
With no one else from the audience presenting to speak, Chairman White closed the public hearing at approximately 6:36 p.m.
City Engineer Whisker stressed that the front build line is the most zealously held building code that is not readily granted variances. He explained that typically other options are
worked out, noting that the project was started without them knowing that it would require a building permit. He added that the carport has not yet been staked down, saying that it
could be moved if needed. He then explained that the reason for the portable carport was because a wheelchair ramp had been constructed under the existing carport to the carport entry
door. He went on to say that since his tenure and to his knowledge he is unaware of any variance that has been granted for front yard portable carports. He added that there have been
several request over the years.
Commissioner Healey questioned if there are other available options, given that Ms. Hubbard’s handicapped hinders her ability to move faster out of the weather to access the ramp into
her house. He stated that he cannot discern any other option.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the other option would be to reconfigure the ramp under the existing carport so that the smaller size compact car that Ms. Hubbard drives would fit
under the existing carport.
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Mr. Avant pointed out that if the ramp was reconfigured to go across the back of the carport then the ramp would be too steep for Ms. Hubbard to maneuver.
City Engineer Whisker offered that it could be made into an “S” curve with a landing at the rear of the carport.
Mr. Avant expressed doubt if it would fit without going onto the neighbor’s property.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the other option would be to lengthen the roof to the side to continue the carport out toward the neighbor. He then added that the room available would
only be about 8’, saying that he is unsure of the side yard setbacks.
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Commissioner Scholl to deny the request regarding a front yard setback variance at 908 Grazing Lane. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman White questioned if there could be a temporary acceptance.
City Attorney Bamburg stated that because of the motion to deny, nothing else would be applicable.
b. Maximum Square Footage Variance 1000 Madden Road
Mr. Sam Bostic, Jr. stated that they are proposing to construct a carport/storage cover in the rear yard to store tractors and boats.
In response to a question from Chairman White, Mr. Bostic replied that the property consists of 9 acres.
City Engineer Whisker related that 1000 Madden Road has two houses on the property and the storage would be used to house the equipment they use to maintain the acreage. He stated that
the Code allows 650 square feet and the request is for a storage unit of 1500 square feet. He explained that even though the sides would not be closed in, it still requires a building
permit. He stated that the structure is not in a subdivision which typically has smaller lots, so he does not foresee a problem. He reiterated that this property consists of 9 acres.
In response to a question from Chairman White, Mr. Bostic stated that the structure would be approximately 13’ in height.
Commissioner Healey moved, seconded by Commissioner Scholl to approve the variance regarding maximum square footage for an accessory building. MOTION CARRIED.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT continued:
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ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman White adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:46 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Rick White
CITY CLERK – TREASURER