MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Attendees
Parker Reynolds
Bonnie Reynolds
Chairman Bryan Baugh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members in attendance included: Tim McKenna, Sandra Erwin, and Alternate Brian Caldwell. Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector and Matt Montowski, Trustee was also in attendance.
Chairman Baugh read through the meeting process. He asked if there were any questions concerning the procedure to be used. There were no questions.
New Business
Case #254967 Bonnie Reynolds
Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant proposes to remove the existing manufactured home and construct a new single family dwelling at 1530 N. Anchor Drive, also known as lot 56 of Harbor Park Marina Subdivision. The applicant is requesting a rear yard setback (off of Anchor Drive) from thirty-five feet to eighteen feet (18’). The property is situated in the “R-4” Residential District. All fees have been paid.
No board member had a conflict.
Parker Reynolds, Jr. was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Reynolds indicated that the existing 1967 trailer is falling apart, it is not repairable and there is no advantage to putting money into it. Mr. Reynolds noted that the family needs more room and as a result, proposes building a new home with four (4) bedrooms and a loft. The new home will be an improvement to the property. Mr. Reynolds also noted that Bonnie’s father had previously owned the property.
Chairman Baugh questioned the paint colors in the snow. Mr. Reynolds indicated that the red represented the property lines and the green identified the corners of the proposed house. The flags did not work in the snow.
Mr. Reynolds explained that he would like to move the home location closer to the street and further away from the canal. The water, when rising, has gotten approximately seven feet (7’) from the trailer. Tim Erwin noted that the home would line up with the other homes on the street. Mr. Reynolds suggested twelve feet (12’) off the road.
Chairman Baugh questioned the slider location. Mr. Reynolds indicated that the slider is off the back of the house towards the channel. Steps would not be in the side yards.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Finding of Fact was reviewed by the Board. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 4 – 0 vote on Items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; agreed by a 3 – 1 vote on Item 2; and disagreed by a 3 – 1 vote on Item 1.
Tim McKenna made a motion to amend the rear yard setback request from eighteen feet (18’) to twelve feet (12’) and approve amended Case #254967. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. Motion was approved with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Approval of Minutes – January 13, 2021
The meeting minutes from the January 13, 2021 meeting was mailed to each member. Tim McKenna moved to approve the January 13, 2021 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded Brian Caldwell. Motion passed.
Other Business
Trustee Matt Montowski commented that the trustees approached the CIC concerning a fire hydrant to be placed at the intersection of Cypress and Beach Club Roads. The CIC agreed to purchase the fire hydrant. Trustee Montowski noted that the Planned Unit Development Improvement Plans normally identify hydrant locations.
Adjournment
Tim McKenna moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Sandra Erwin, Secretary