MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MARCH 12, 2025
Attendees
David Sony Mary Sony
Mike Rosiar Al McKean
James Stasa
Chairman Bryan Baugh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members in attendance included: Brian Caldwell, Rebecca Dubber, and Bill Baker. Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector/Secretary and Trustee Matt Montowski were also in attendance.
Chairman Baugh read through the meeting process.
New Business
Case #737661 Jonathan Arbogast
Todd Bickley read an email from the applicant requesting that the application be tabled until the April 9th meeting. The Board commented that an updated site plan, prepared by a surveyor, needs to be submitted prior to the April meeting. Mr. Bickley indicated that the applicant has had the lot recently surveyed and that the applicant will be advised of the Board’s request.
Brian Caldwell made a motion to table Case #737661. The motion was seconded by Rebecca Dubber and all Board members voted in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #737662 David & Mary Sony
Todd Bickley read the case facts. The applicants propose to remove the existing home and replace with a new home and are requesting an area variance to reduce the rear yard setback (Starboard Avenue) from thirty-five feet (35’) to five feet (5’). The property is located at 1631 N. Starboard and is also known as Lot 139 of Harbor Park Marina Inc. 6A Subdivision. The property is zoned “R-4” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
David Sony was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Sony indicated that the old mobile home will be removed and a new double wide manufactured home and garage will be placed on a foundation. Sidewalks and a patio will also be installed.
Chairman Baugh questioned if the lot has been surveyed. Mr. Sony indicated that it has recently been surveyed.
Chairman Baugh questioned if approval has been obtained from the HOA. Mr. Sony indicated that approval has not been obtained; however, he has spoken with and provided a site plan to Shannon Pilny, the compliance officer. Mr. Sony noted that he advised Ms. Pilny that he was on tonight’s BZA Agenda.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion form the floor.
The Board noted that the survey should be filed with the Zoning Office verifying the setbacks. Although not required, approval by the HOA should also be submitted to the office.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 4 – 0 vote on Items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7; disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 0 vote on Item 1; and disagreed with the applicant by 3 – 1 vote on Item 6.
Brian Caldwell made a motion to approve Case #737662 with the condition that a survey be submitted to the Zoning Office verifying the setbacks. The motion was seconded by Bill Baker. The motion passed 3 – 0 with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #737663 James Stasa
Todd Bickley read the case facts. The applicant is proposing to install a garden shed (10’ x 14’) and is requesting an area variance to reduce the rear yard setback (Rock Cliff Drive side) from fifteen feet (15’) to five feet (5’) and exceed the cumulative square footage of accessory buildings from 875 square feet to 1,015 square feet. The property is located at 2814 E. Sand Road, also known as Lots 94 and 95 of Byrneal Beach Subdivision. The property is zoned “R-3” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
James Stasa was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Stasa commented that the shed would be placed at the rear of the lot and the shipping container would then be removed from the property. The shed would be used for storage.
Mr. Bickley reviewed the location of the shed and noted the location of a grinder pump and water meter. Mr. Bickley checked the shed’s location with the Sanitary Engineer’s office and they did not have a problem with the location.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant on Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 by a 4 – 0 vote and disagreed with the applicant on Items 1, 6, and 7 by a 4 – 0 vote.
Brian Caldwell made a motion to approve Case #737663 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Rebecca Dubber. The motion passed 3 – 0 will all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Old Business
Case #158959 Catawba Moorings, Inc.
With no new information, the case remained tabled.
Other Business
No other business to conduct.
Approval of Minutes – February 12, 2025
The minutes for the February 12, 2025 meeting was mailed to each member. Rebecca Dubber moved to approve the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. Motion passed.
Adjournment
Brian Caldwell moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Rebecca Dubber. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Todd Bickley, Secretary