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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Board of Adjustment-Minutes-5/22/2001Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes -May 22, 2001 Page 1 of 2 -Approved O6/~2/O~ The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman McNosky at 7:00 p.m. on May 22, 2001. Roll Call: Present: Skip Reynolds, Jeff Byerly, Rich Munson, Dee McNosky Absent: Cheryl Feigel ,Larry Henry, Jerry Birkes Staff: Tom Niederauer Approval of Minutes: April 10, 2001 Skip Reynolds moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Jeff Byerly seconded the motion. The motion was passed by an "Aye" voice vote. Chairman McNosky explained the procedures of the Zoning Board of Adjustment to the audience. She stated that that all present members will be voting members for the meeting and because there were only four members present, it would take a unanimous vote to approve a variance.. Chairman McNosky outlined the meeting format for the audience. PUBLIC HEARING -Robert Bachman for a variance from Section 3.26 -Fences, Free Standing Walls, and Screening Material - to allow the construction of a fence that has columns and gates over 8' in height on Lot 1, Block 1, Victorian Forest Estates, at 3536 Pool Road. Case A-01-003 Staff presented the case to the Board and reviewed the staff briefing. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing portion of the meeting. Those present wishing to speak in favor of the variance request were: Bob Bachman, applicant, presented his case to the Board and distributed materials and reviewed the events that brought him before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He also spoke about the numerous letters in support of the variance. Gary Phillips, 216 Valley View North, spoke in the favor. Those present wishing to speak in opposition were: Wade Howard, 3540 Pool Road, said that he lives next door and is opposed. He spoke about fence design, property values, and the need for a fence around the pool. Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Howard about the fence design and Mr. Howard responded that the entrance is O.K., but to improve they would have to take the whole fence down. When asked by Skip Reynolds if he wanted the fence torn down, Mr. Howard clearly stated that he would not be in favor of tearing the fence down. Mr. Howard made negative character remarks about Robert Bachman throughout his opposition. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes -May 22, 2001 Page 2 of 2 -Approved 06/1.2/O~ Chairman McNosky closed the public hearing portion of the meeting. Skip Reynolds asked Mr. Bachman about the cost of the fence. Rich Munson spoke about elevations. Jeff Byerly spoke about dimensions for posts and columns not being addressed specifically in the Land Development Code. Skip Reynolds said that he sees nothing in the record that the permit was obtained through fraud or deceit and even his neighbor, Mr. Howard also says the variance shouldn't be turned down. Skip Reynolds moved to approve the variance request. Rich Munson seconded the motion. The vote being: Aye: Reynolds, Byerly, Munson, McNosky Noes: None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jan Levy Planning & Zoning Assistant Approved on: June 12, 2001 as amended (to include a statement by Mr. Howard in the Reynolds/Howard dialog). m/min/z b a minutes for 05 22 01