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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07181991 ZBA Minutes` . ~ • .. : ~ . . ~ ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES FORM JULY 18, 1991 REGULAR SESSION The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting came to order at 7:30 P.M. with Acting Chairman Sterling Minor, Robert Heaton, Joe Webb, and Victor Hansen present. Brent Sherrod, Director of Engineering and Construction, Cecil Boles, Building Inspector, and Elizabeth Bethune, Secretary, from the City were present. Members introduced themselves, and procedures were explained. Mr. Perry was present and announced his retirement from the City effective July 31. The members of the Board thanked Mr. Perry for his involvement with the Board and wished him the best. The first case on the Docket was #91-11, 3313 Cason. Notices were read and participants were sworn in. Elby Martin was present representing Rafael Espada, the owner of the property located at 3313 Cason. ~ Mr. Martin explained that the Espadas have a 22 year old quadrapelegic son who requires 24 hour care. Mr. Martin designed quarters to be the living space for the Espadas son that are attached to the side of the garage which are approximately 600 sq. ft. Also, he designed quarters above the garage for a on call nurse which will add an extra 240 sq. ft. above what the ordinance allows. Cecil Boles gave the city's viewpoint: According to the Zoning Ordinance accessory structures are limited to 600 sq.ft. and the design in question exceeds the limit by 240 sq. ft. The second case on the docket was #91-12, 3619 Robinhood. Martha Clement the owner of the property located at 3619 Robinhood was present. Mrs. Clement explained that she wants to add on to the west side of her home. There is a easement on the west side of her property which sits 20 feet inside her property line. The ordinance requires that the building setback line be 7 feet from the easement line. This would be a 27 foot setback from the property line. Mrs. Clement is asking to build to the easement line 20 feet from the property line. Cecil Boles gave the city's viewpoint: No building site may • include an area that is part of an easement. The third case on the docket was #91-13, 3936 Bellaire. Reid Freedman the owner of the property located at 3936 .. ' ~ .. ~ • Bellaire and Susan Haines with Signature Signs were present. Susan Haines explained that her company wants to erect a sign for A& 0 Lamp Company, the tenant of the property in question. The proposed sign is 264 sq. ft., 64 sq. ft larger than what is allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. Cecil Boles gave the city's viewpoint: According to the Zoning Ordinance, large tenant signs are not allowed to exceed 200 sq. feet. The sign in question is 64 sq. ft. larger than what is allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. The last case on the Docket was #91-10, 4004 Bellaire. The owner of the property located at 4004 Bellaire was not present. They are asking for 2 letters on a sign to be over the 30" allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. On the sign "Ye Seekers Horizon, Inc.", the "S" would be 7'0", and the "k" would be 5'0" ~ Robert Heaton made motion seconded by Victor Hansen to close the public portion of the meeting at 8:50 P.M. and to take a short break. Robert Heaton made motion seconded by Victor Hansen to reconvene the hearing at 9:00 P.M. After a brief discussion concerning #91-11, Robert Heaton made motion seconded by Joe Webb to allow the additional 240 sq. ft. on the accessory building. Motion carried unanimously. After a brief discussion concerning #91-12, Joe Webb made motion seconded by Victor Hansen to allow the applicant to build to the easement line. Motion carried unanimously. After a lengthy discussion concerning #91-13, Joe Webb made motion seconded by Victor Hansen to allow the proposed sign to remain 22'in length, 6' in height, but the depth would be no greater than 15". The "A" on the sign may remain 39". Motion carried unanimously. After a brief discussion concerning #91-10, Robert Heaton made motion seconded by Joe Webb to deny the variance to allow the "S" to remain at 7'0" and the "K" to remain at 5'0" on the proposed sign. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Joe Webb seconded by Victor Hansen to ~ approve the minutes for June 20, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Robert Heaton seconded by Victor Hansen . ~ ' ` ~ ..- ~ ~ to adjourn the meeting. adjourned at 9:40 P.M. • Motion carried and the meeting Chairman Attest: Secretary • ~