SENECA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
January 15, 2009
The Seneca Zoning Board of Appeals met on Thursday, January 15, 2009 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., Mr. Marvin Gray, 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. Katherine Smith opened the public hearing. She thanked all the members of the audience for their presence. 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 introduced the new board member Marvin Gray. She called the meeting to order.
Ms. Katherine Smith stated that hearing no corrections of the December 4, 2008 minutes they are adopted as presented by staff.
Ms. Katherine Smith reviewed the hearing process.
Ms. Tracy Smith read zoning variance application.
Docket No: VA 2009-01
Owner: Sharon Duncan
Applicant: Paige Lee
Tax Map Number: 520-07-01-007
Location: 303 Pine Cliff Dr.
Present Zoning: R-20
Ms. Sanford presented and discussed the staff report, elevations, and email that staff had received from applicant. She stated that it was within the authority of the board to hear the application as submitted with consideration that if a negative vote was decided that the board may also consider the information submitted in the email.
Ms. Katherine Smith reiterated that the initial application is for consideration first, with the prevue of the board to consider the second proposal if necessary.
Ms. Katherine Smith asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of this request.
Mr. Paige Lee introduced himself to the board as the owner of Foothills Company that would be doing the work for the homeowners. He stated the homeowner’s intent for the home.
Mrs. Sharon Duncan introduced herself to the board as the homeowner. She stated they had no intent to resale the home, she reiterated their intent of changes for the home. She stated their improvements would greatly improve the look of the home as well as the neighborhood.
Mr. Wayne Montague introduced himself to the board. He stated he was a neighbor and recommend that the porch be allowed. He stated he did not see it as a problem.
Ms. Katherine Smith asked if anyone else wished to speak.
There being none. Discussion followed.
Mr. Price asked if staff had received any written comments.
Ms. Sanford stated no. Staff had not received any written comments; staff has received three telephone calls inquiring about property.
Mr. Gilster asked staff about article 7 provision 707 non conforming building land uses.
Ms. Sanford reiterated the board’s purview.
Mr. Gilster asked staff for clarification on the possibility of affecting the general safety and public good.
Ms. Sanford stated that would only be changes to the street itself. The likelihood of that happening is limited, due to it being a smaller residential community and unless the residence of the community would make that appeal.
Mr. Price made MOTION to accept variance being that there is no opposition and that there is no detriment to public good in regards to the use of the road or any other use adjacent to the property.
SECOND made by Mr. Durham, Jr.
Mr. Gray asked the Chairwoman for a point of order and for the order in which discussion should follow a motion.
AYE Ms. Katherine Smith, Mr. Gilster, Mr. Durham, Jr., Mr. Marvin Gray, and Mr. Price
NAY none
Ms. Katherine Smith asked if there was any old business to discuss.
Ms. Katherine Smith asked if there was any new business to discuss.
Ms. Sanford reminded the board there is a video for protocol. She stated she would be setting up some dates for the viewing.
MOTION made by Mr. Price to adjourn.
SECOND made by Mr. Durham, Jr.
AYE Ms. Katherine Smith, Mr. Gilster, Mr. Durham, Jr., Mr. Marvin Gray, and Mr. Price
NAY none
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
