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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05131954 ZPC Minutes MINLfI'ES OF REGULAR MEETING ZONING & PLANNING BOARD MAY 13, 195+ The Zoning & Planning Board convened in regular session at the City Hall on Thursday, May 13, 195+, with the following members present: Mr. Ed Davis, presiding; Messrs. Halbert, Hannah and A. G. Davis. Mr. Chas. Taylor was absent. Mr. Tam Elliott, owner of the South one-half of Lot 11, Block 35, West University Place lst Addition which is located 140' north of Carnegie Street and fronting the Poor Farm Ditch, requested permission to construct a residence containing 804 square feet instead of the required 1200'. Mr. Elliott stated that his only means of egress and ingress to the lot was by way of Virginia Street right-of-way which is used also for drainage purposes.. Motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Halbert that the Board withhold action on Mr. Elliott's request pending an opportunity for members to look at the property and to discuss the application with the City Attorney. Voting Aye: All Voting No None Mrs. Frieda Colish, 2929 Rice Blvd. at Belmont Street appeared before the Board requesting permission to operate a kindergarten during the summer months. Mrs. Colish stated that she had a very large house and had also purchased the vacant lot adjacent to her property. Motion by Mr. Halbert, seconded by Mr. Davis, that the Board consult with the City Attorney and get an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance with reference to operation of a kindergarten before action is taken. Voting Aye: All Voting No : None Mr. E. P. Evans, 3221 Carnegie Street asked permission to erect a carport in front of his existing garage fronting on Rutgers Street. The carport would extend into the 30' setback required for Rutgers Street. Motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Halbert that the application of Mr. E. P. Evans be tabled for an opportunity to look. at the property personally. Voting Ayer All Voting No None Mr. K. E. Krenzler, owner of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Krenzler Courts asked advice from the Zoning Board regarding a proposal to erect a four unit apartment building on the two lots instead of two duplex structures, for which it is zoned. Mr. Krenzler was told by the Board that a change in the zoning for the two lots would be considered spot zoning; however, if he would submit a proposal jointly with his brother who awns the remainder of the lots on that block, the Board would consider making some type of recom- mendation. A letter from Rev. Basil Karpelenia of the St. George drthodox Church, was submitted to the Board with a request to amend the city's zoning ordinance to permit construction of a church on Lot 1, Block 92, West University Place 2nd Addition. Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hannah that action on the request from Rev. Basil Karpelenia be deferred until representatives can appear before the Board. Voting Aye: All Voting No None With no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned. IRMAN SEC Y