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Zoning Variance Application: 307 N Walnut Street for relief from setback requirements.
SENECA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
DECEMBER 4, 2008
The Seneca Zoning Board of Appeals met on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Members present included Chairperson Ms. Katherine Smith, Mr. A.C. Price, Mr. Ted Durham, Jr. and Mr. William Gilster. Also present was Ms. Tamy Sanford, Planner and Ms. Tracy Smith, Admin. Assistant. The press and public were duly notified as required by law.
Ms. Smith opened the public hearing. She stated she was obliged to ask if there was any conflict of interest with the following request and asked for the record to show that all members of the board are present and there is a quorum. She called the meeting to order.
Ms. Katherine Smith asked staff to review the recording of the May 15th meeting and to note that the chairwoman did not make a motion, rather she stated, if there were no corrections the minutes are adopted as printed.
Ms. Katherine Smith reminded the board that all should have received the September 18th meeting minutes in the packet along with the notice of the October cancellation. She respectfully submitted a correction on the September 18th meeting minutes and stated, if there are no further corrections, the minutes are adopted with correction.
Ms. Katherine Smith reviewed the hearing process.
Ms. Tracy Smith read zoning variance application.
Docket No: VA 2008-006
Owner: Choice Builders
Applicant: Tim Walden
Tax Map Number: 520-29-03-004
Location: 307 N Walnut Street
Present Zoning: OC
Ms. Sanford presented the staff report.
Ms. Smith asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of this request.
Mr. Tim Walden introduced himself to the board. He stated he was the property owner. He thanked the Planning Staff for there help with the driveway issues. He discussed his intent for the property. He stated he was 1 ˝ inches short of having the 24 feet for a two way drive, so the first 5 feet of the front left hand side of the building is what is in question. He stated he would do what was necessary to make it a safe area for entrance and exit. He referenced image 1 of the handouts, he stated he was planning on taking off of the grassy area 6 to 6 ˝ feet to widen the area, also keeping the slope.
Ms. Katherine Smith asked for the boards recommendations.
Ms. Sanford stated she had failed to mention that there will be a need for a four foot side walk from the parking area to the entrance and that to would need to be accommodated. That further necessitates a one way drive.
Ms. Katherine Smith stated that it needs to be noted in the minutes that what is being considered is number 2 and the sidewalk.
Ms. Sanford stated it was not necessary for the board to act on the sidewalk, but to know that it needs to be accommodated.
MOTION made by Mr. Gilster to approve the request for the zoning variance subject to 904.2(a) that there are extraordinary situations in regards to the size of the lot, position of the home on the lot and letter (d) of the staff report the difference in elevation and with regards not being enough space to build a 24 foot driveway.
SECOND made by Mr. Durham, Jr.
AYE Ms. Katherine Smith, Mr. Gilster, Mr. Durham, Jr., and Mr. Price
NAY none
Ms. Katherine Smith asked if under the old business that the recording secretary shows that, the board wished to thank Ms. Sanford and the Planning Staff for preparing the packets.
Ms. Katherine Smith discussed under new business, that she had received a message from staff that a video was sent on meeting procedures, she was having trouble viewing the video on her computer and she wondered if the board could come by the office and watch the video.
Ms. Sanford stated that would be fine. She stated there was a city that has video broadcast of all their boards and commissions and it is run very well. Staff thought it would be a very good training tool.
Ms. Katherine Smith acknowledged her gratefulness for the hole punching on the information that is received in the packets.
Ms. Katherine Smith asked if there was any further business to discuss.
Ms. Sanford reminded the board of the Christmas diner on Friday night.
MOTION made by Mr. Price to adjourn.
SECOND made by Mr. Gilster
AYE Ms. Katherine Smith, Mr. Gilster, Mr. Durham, Jr., and Mr. Price
NAY none
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. |
