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19 JUL 08 A G E N D A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JULY 8, 2019 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 March 11, 2019 1-3 3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): Square Footage Variances for Accessory Building at 3301 West Main Street Petitioner: Billy Scott 4-13 ADJOURNMENT MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 8, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 6:47 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Ruple, Brown, and Chairman Brittenum were present. City Attorney Friedman was also present. Commissioner Gregory was absent. ______________________________________________________________________ City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and Chairman Brittenum declared a quorum. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Ruple moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the regularly scheduled meeting minutes of March 11, 2018. MOTION CARRIED with Chair voting AYE. VARIANCE(S): Square Footage Variance for an Accessory Building at 3301 West Main Street Chairman Brittenum opened the public hearing at approximately 6:33 p.m. Petitioner Billy Scott explained that he currently has a utility garage that is 23’ X 23’, adding that the aesthetics match the residence. He stated if the variance is approved he will continue with the same aesthetics. He stated that the purpose of the extension of the existing building is to house his truck and equipment. He then noted that the building is setup as a garage and could be used as an events center. He explained that he is requesting to add an additional 10’ to the front of the building and an additional 8’ to the rear of the building. He related that the 10’ addition would be pushing towards the City build line, noting that it would not extend past the existing house on the corner to the rear of his property. He then answered Chairman Brittenum that it would beautify the landscape by matching the house, explaining that the offset of coming out 10’ would increase the aesthetics of the property. He added that this would allow him to protect all of his lawn and landscaping equipment. Chairman Brittenum clarified with Mr. Scott that the extension is on the side rear yard of his house not directly on the side of the house. Mr. Scott clarified that his house is a corner lot on West Main and Western Hills Drive, noting that the entrance to the garage faces Western Hills Drive. He then noted that his house faces Main Street. Commissioner Ruple clarified with Mr. Scott that his original letter of request stated 10’ for each side. Mr. Scott confirmed that he is requesting 8’ to the rear. Commissioner Ruple noted that the difference in request would bring the square footage down from 978’. Chairman Brittenum clarified with Mr. Scott that he has a garage attached to the house and this building which is a 23’ X 23’ detached garage. He confirmed that the request in question is for the detached garage. Commissioner Brown confirmed that the detached garage matches the exterior of the residence. He then answered Commissioner Brown that he cannot currently park the truck and trailer connected in the garage. He noted that while the current building is only 23’ long, the truck and trailer BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING July 8, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 6:47 p.m. measures approximately 39’. He stated that the extension of the building will allow him to store the truck and trailer inside without having to unhook the trailer. He stated that this adds to the beautification of the City because he will no longer have to leave a trailer connected to the truck on the outside of the garage, adding that if the variance is approved, it will now be stored inside the garage. He then added that this lends to his request regarding protection, noting that in the past he has had equipment stolen off the trailer. He then answered Commissioner Ruple that while the truck and trailer is 39’ in length, if the variance is approved, the building would be extended to 40’. He stated that the additional 2’ that the original letter requested came about when he was talking to personnel in the Engineering Department who suggested he request 10’ instead of 8’ to rear to make sure there was enough room. He went on to say that the inside of the garage is completely fixed to match the inside of the house, explaining that it has retractable doors on the front and back that is used as a utility building/garage/and a multipurpose events center. He then clarified with Chairman Brittenum that he is not going to rent the garage but would use it only for his own personal events and entertainment. He added that he would like to rent it out but does not feel that City Code would allow for him to do so. Public Works Director Jim Oakley informed the Commission that there is a verified 15’ setback from the street right-of-way, which has 11.5’ behind the curb and gutter with an additional 15’ behind that. He noted that the garage would be within the 15’ build line that is on the final plat. He then complimented Mr. Scott’s landscaping. Commissioner Brown reiterated that being able to park the truck and trailer inside the garage would add to the general beautification of the property. Public Works Director Jim Oakley noted that the variance is strictly for the size of the building, noting that the Code allow 650 square feet as the maximum. Commissioner Ruple noted that the new square footage would be 932 with the difference between the original request of 10’ and the amended request of 8’. Commissioner Brown moved, seconded by Commissioner Ruple to approve the request for an accessory building of 932 square feet, regarding extending the building 10’ in the front and 8’ in the rear. MOTION CARRIED with Chair voting AYE. Chairman Brittenum closed the public hearing at approximately 6:47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Chairman Brittenum adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:47 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ___________________________ _____________________________ Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Vivian Brittenum CITY CLERK – TREASURER