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REGULAR MEETING OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOVEMBER 20, 1975
The Zoning Board of Adjustment convened in .regular session at the City Hall
on Thursday, November 20, 1975, 8:00 p.m., with the following members pre-
sent: Chairman Casey, presiding; members Billings, Johnson and Wilkins.
Mr. Ayres was absent.
Mr. Casey announced. that the request fora re-hearing on an application
filed by Mr. Thomas P. Taylor for a variance to permit the construction
of a redwood deck at his residence at 3613 Plumb had been withdrawn and
Mr. Taylor planned to construct a brick patio.
Mr. Casey announced that the Board would hold the Public Hearing ca1]ed for
this date and hour to consider an application filed by Mr. Douglas Baggett,
3911 Southwestern, bearing Docket Number 75-13.
Mr. Casey requested that the. Board Secretary read the Notice of Public Hearing.
Motion by Mr. Billings, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the public hearing was
now open to consider an application filed by Mr. Douglas Baggett for permis~-
Sion to construct a one car garage, utility room and bath.
Voting Aye: Billings Voting No; None
Casey
Johnson
Wilkins
Mr. Casey ascertained from the secretary that Notice of Public Hearing was
published in the Southwestern Argus on Wednesday, November 12, 1975, and
notice was mailed to a71 property owners within 200 feet of the property-in
question on November 5, 1975.
Mr. Casey introduced himself and identified his residence in the city, fol-
lowed by each member of the Board.
Mr. Casey administered the Oath to Mr. Baggett, Mr. Walter Stokes, 3907 South-
western, Mr. Billy Carpenter,. 3908 Southwestern and Mr. John Lucey, 3901 South-
western and Mr. Wayne Perry,. Assistant .Building Inspector.
Mr. Baggett furnished members of the Board plans of the .original construction
when the garage apartment was converted into a two-story residence, plans of
his proposed addition ..and a model indicating the appearance of the finished
residence.
Mr. Baggett stated that the proposed construction would provide a garage/parking
facility inasmuch. as there is only a driveway at this time; that the addition
would make. the house plan more functional as far as living space and would im-
prove the overall appearance of the house and neighborhood.
Mr, Stokes stated that the structure was originally built as a garage apart-
- ment with plans for construction of a residence in front at a later date,
However, the additional residence was never built and the previous owner had
converted the garage portion of the structure into downstairs living area.
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Mr. Stokes further stated that he was pleased with the plans for the proposed
addition and would have opposed an addition to the front of the structure in-
asmuch as he enjoyed being able to see the park like front yard of the resi-
dence.
Mr. Carpenter stated that he lived across the street from Mr. Baggett and
believed that the addition would enhance not only Mr, Baggett"s residence
but others in-.the neighborhood as .well.
Mr. Lucey stated that the proposed addition indicated the use of imagination
and it was his belief that this was important in remodeling older homes, Ne
thA~ght it to be functional design and one that would add to the neighbor-
hood,
Mr. .Baggett stated that_f his application for the addition was denied by the
Board that he would probably continue to live in the house for another year
or so, but would have no desire to make it a permanent home in which to raise
his family.
Chairman Casey read the following letters that had been received in regard
tonotiees mailed:
"Zoning Board of Adjustment;
This is to certify that my wife and I have examined plans of the proposed
variation by Mr. Douglas G. Baggett, property owner, next door-to our
residence.
As a result, we concur in approval of the application, as submitted*
Walter L, King
3815 Southwestern"
"In regard to the application Mr, Douglas. G. Baggett has made to the Zoning
Board.-
I have been a resident twenty-seven years of WEst University Place and- I
am in favor of this permit as I feel it would be a great improvement to
the community and on the block of 3800 Southwestern,
I submit this in writing as it is impossible for me to attend this~meet-
ing, Mr. Bi]ly Carpenter will represent me.
Mary E. Sutter
39D4 Southwestern"
"Dear Sir:
A man should have the right to make improvements to his home and there are
many .homes in WUP that could stand improvement. This type of zoning is a
detriment to the community.
Mr. & Mrs, S, A, Whitsett
39l 5 Ri 1 ey"
Mr. Perry stated that the city's Zoning Ordinance requires. that there be
a rear yard along the rear line of the lot with a minimum depth of twenty
(20') feet. Mr. Perry further stated that the original construction of
the garage. apartment was in violation of the Zoning Ordinance, but it-was
his belief that this construction was prior to the passage of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Billings, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the Public Hearing be
closed.
Voting Aye: Billings Voi;ing No: None
Casey
„~ Johnson
~ Wilkins
Mr. Casey recessed the meeting at this time,
00 Motion by Mr. Billings, seconded by Mr. Wilkins, that the meeting be called
to order.
Voting Aye: Billings Voting-No: None
Casey
Johnson
Wilkins
Members of the Board further examined the model and plans left by Mr,
Baggett, giving consideration to adjoining property owners on either side
of the residence and the property at the rear.
Motion by Mr. Wilkins, seconded by Mr. Billings, that the application filed
by Mr. Douglas Baggett for the addition of a garage, utility room and bath
to extend into the rear twenty (20') feet of his property be approved,
Voting Aye: Billings Voting Noy None
Casey
Johnson
Wi 1 ki ns
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning-Board of Adjustment on -0ctober
16th and a special meeting on October 23rd were presented for. consideration.
Motion by Mr. Wilkins, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that minutes of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment on October 16th and October 23rd be approved as sub-
mitted.
Voting Aye: Billings Voting No: None.
Casey
Johnson
Wilkins
With no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Chairm
ATTEST:
Secretary.
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