MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JULY 12, 2017
Attendees
Jay Berger
Marty Scott
Mrs. Scott
Rick Smetzer
Matt Montowski
Chairman Bryan Baugh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members in attendance included: Sandy Erwin, Jack Zeigler, Tim McKenna, Doug Blackburn and Flint Heidlebaugh. Chairman Baugh read through the meeting process. He asked if there were any questions concerning the procedure to be used. There were none.
New Business
Case # 068021 – Martin A. Scott
Secretary Erwin read the facts of the case. The applicant proposes an addition to the garage located at 1985 N. Carriage Lane and also known as Lot 22 of Colony Club Estates 1 Subdivision. The property is located in the “R-1” Residential District and the applicant is requesting a reduction of the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) feet to twenty-one feet (21’).
Chairman Baugh questioned if any Board member had a conflict. No conflict existed for the Board members.
Todd Bickley, zoning inspector, did not receive correspondence.
Martin Scott was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Scott indicated that he was planning a rear garage extension and he noted that the existing home was only twenty-four (24) feet from the rear lot line. The home was built more to the rear of the lot because of the land contour at the front of the lot. The addition will be 12’ x 23’ so that the unsightly material can be stored in an enclosed building.
Chairman Baugh questioned if Mr. Scott had talked to his neighbors. Mr. Scott indicated that he had and no one had a problem with the addition. Chairman Baugh questioned the addition’s finish. Mr. Scott indicated that the house will be sided and the garage will have the similar siding.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor. Chairman Baugh noted that the addition falls within the lot coverage.
The Board reviewed the finding of fact. Concerning #1, the Board disagreed with the applicant by a 5-0 vote and agreed with the applicant by a 5-0 vote on items 2 – 5. The Board agreed by a 3 -2 vote with the applicant on item 6 and agreed by a 5 – 0 vote with the applicant on item 7.
Tim McKenna made a motion to approve application #068021. The motion was seconded by Jack Ziegler. By voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Case # 068018 – John & Victoria Shumaker
Secretary Erwin read the facts of the case. The applicants propose the construction of a single-family dwelling on property located at 1591 Starboard Avenue, also known as Lot 143 of Harbor Park Marina, Inc. Subdivision 6A. The property is located in the “R-4” residential district. The applicants are requesting a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to six feet (6’), with the rear yard setback measured off of Starboard Avenue.
The zoning inspector received no correspondence.
When asked by Chairman Baugh, no member had a conflict of interest.
Jay Berger was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Berger indicated that the applicants are proposing a new manufactured home. The garage is proposed at this time. Chairman Baugh questioned Harbor Park Marina Association approval. Sandy Erwin read the approval from the association. Chairman Baugh noted that the site was not very well marked. Mr. Berger indicated that it was marked off a couple of months ago.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the finding of fact. Concerning Item #1, by a 3 – 2 vote, the Board disagreed with the applicant. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote for items 2 – 5 and item 7. The Board disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on item #6.
Doug Blackburn made a motion to approve application #068018. The motion was seconded by Tim McKenna. By voice vote, the motion was approved unanimously.
Approval of Minutes – June 14, 2017
The meeting minutes from the June 14, 2017 meeting was mailed to each member. Jack Ziegler moved to approve the June 14, 2017 meeting minutes. Sandy Erwin seconded the motion. The motion passed with Doug Blackburn abstaining.
Other Business
No other business to conduct.
Adjournment
Sandy Erwin moved to adjourn the meeting. Doug Blackburn seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Sandra Erwin, Secretary