MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Attendees
Greg S. Roberts
T. J. Sumpter
Brian E. Moyer
Robert Frank
Marcy Frank
Judith Smithers
Denny Dickinson
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 Alternate Flint Heidlebaugh. Also in attendance was Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector. 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 #068073 – Greg & Christina Roberts
Secretary Erwin read the facts of the case. The applicants are proposing a single family dwelling and are requesting the reduction of the front yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to twelve feet (12’), reduction of the rear yard setback from twenty-five feet (25’) to eighteen feet (18’) and to exceed the lot coverage requirement from 36% to 36.25%. The property is located at 2954 Chickadee Lane and is also known as Lot 4 of Harbor Estates Subdivision. The property is zoned “R-3” Residential. All fees have been paid.
Chairman Baugh questioned if any Board member had a conflict. No conflict existed for the Board members.
Todd Bickley, zoning inspector, received emails from Jan Beals, representing Sundy Doty, owner of Reserve Area A, which is located to the west of the property. The emails were made available for the Board members.
Greg Roberts was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Roberts humbly requested a variance as listed in the application.
Chairman Baugh questioned the string at the building site. Mr. Roberts indicated that the white string represented the structure as it is located off the property line.
Chairman Baugh questioned tree removal. Mr. Roberts noted that one (1) tree has already been removed. It is hopeful that no other tree will have to be cut down.
Chairman Baugh questioned the type of house. Mr. Roberts commented that the house will be a two story cape cod. Sandy Erwin questioned steps. Mr. Roberts indicated that steps will likely come off the north end of the front porch. The Board noted that the steps would have to come off the north end of the porch and if steps are to come off the Florida Room, they then would need to be to the north side because of the setback.
Doug Blackburn noted that the rear yard setback may be an issue, as a result, he questioned if removing the porch is an option. Mr. Roberts indicated that the porch could be eliminated. Mr. Blackburn also noted that the Florida Room could be reduced in size to help meet the required rear yard setback of twenty-five feet (25’).
Chairman Baugh questioned the Reserve Area. Mr. Roberts indicated that the Reserve Area cannot be subdivided because of the number of available docks in the subdivision.
Chairman Baugh questioned if there will be additional structures. Mr. Roberts indicated that there would be no additional structures. Mr. Bickley noted that if an accessory building is added, a variance would be required to allow an increase in the lot coverage.
Mr. Blackburn commented that instead of having a front porch, the steps could come directly off of the front door and the house could then be moved forward. Tim McKenna added both the Florida Room and porch could be redesigned.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor. Mr. Blackburn commented that he would like to see the applicant cushion the rear yard setback a little bit. Chairman Baugh noted that the lot is substandard.
The Board reviewed the finding of fact. The Board disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on item #1; agreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on item #2; agreed by a 5 – 0 vote with the applicant on items #3, #4, #5 and #7; and disagreed with the applicant on #6 by a 5 – 0 vote.
Jack Ziegler made a motion to approve application #068073. The motion was seconded by Sandy Erwin. The motion passed by a 3 – 2 vote. Tim McKenna and Doug Blackburn voted against the motion.
Case #068074 – Judith A. Smithers
Secretary Erwin read the facts of the case. The applicant is proposing an addition to an existing home and is requesting the reduction of the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to twenty-five feet (25’) and to allow a nonconforming building addition of 43% that exceeds the 20% limitation. The property is zoned “C-2” General Commercial District and is located at 5165 E. Dane Avenue and is also known as Lot 17 of Danevang Subdivision. All fees have been paid.
When asked by Chairman Baugh, no member had a conflict of interest.
The zoning inspector did not receive any correspondence.
T. J. Sumpter was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Sumpter explained that the applicant would like to add a 10’ x 41’ addition, which would be used for a new bedroom, walk-in closet and a dining area.
Chairman Baugh questioned the appearance of the addition. Mr. Sumpter indicated that the addition would consist of the same vinyl siding as the existing home. Chairman Baugh questioned roof elevation. Mr. Sumpter stated that the roof of the addition would be slightly below the existing manufactured home. Chairman Baugh questioned tree removal. Mr. Sumpter noted that one (1) tree has been removed and a second tree will be trimmed.
Mr. Ziegler questioned steps. Mr. Sumpter indicated that the addition will not have steps.
Concerning the expansion of a nonconforming structure, Mr. Bickley noted that the existing home is nonconforming because it does not meet the thirty-five (35) foot rear yard setback.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the finding of fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 3 – 2 vote on item #1; disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on item #2; agreed with the applicant on items #3, #4, #5 and #7 by a 5 – 0 vote; and disagreed with applicant by a 3 – 2 vote on item #6.
Tim McKenna made a motion to approve application #068074. The motion was seconded by Sandra Erwin. The motion was approved unanimously.
Case #068078 – Robert & Marcy Frank
Secretary Erwin read the facts of the case. The applicants are proposing a new single family dwelling and are requesting the reduction of the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to twenty-four feet (24’), the reduction of the front yard setback from seventeen feet (17’) to fourteen feet (14’) and to exceed the lot coverage requirement of 39% to 42.6%. The property is zoned “C-2” General Commercial District and is located at 5157 E. Dane Avenue and is also known as Lot 16 of Danevang Subdivision. All fees have been paid.
The zoning inspector received no correspondence.
Chairman Baugh questioned if any Board members had a conflict of interest. No Board member had a conflict.
Robert Frank was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Frank explained that he would like to build a house which will become his retirement home and have more room than what they have now.
Chairman Baugh questioned the type of home to be built. Mr. Frank indicated that it would be a ranch home, with a pole building look. Mr. Frank will be the builder. Chairman Baugh questioned if Mr. Frank had building plans. Mr. Frank showed the Board the floor plans. Mr. Frank noted that the steps would be off the east side. Chairman Baugh questioned the existing lot coverage. Mr. Bickley estimated that existing lot coverage was thirteen percent (13%).
Mr. Frank indicated that the association has approved the proposed home.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion to the floor.
The Board reviewed the finding of fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on items #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7; agreed with the applicant by a 3 – 2 vote on item #2 and disagreed with the applicant on item #6 by a 5 – 0 vote.
Doug Blackburn made a motion to approve application #068078. The motion was seconded by Jack Ziegler. The motion was approved unanimously.
Approval of Minutes – October 11, 2017
The meeting minutes from the October 11, 2017 meeting was mailed to each member. Tim McKenna moved to approve the October 11, 2017 meeting minutes. Sandra Erwin seconded the motion. Motion passed. Doug Blackburn abstained.
Other Business
No other business to conduct.
Adjournment
Tim McKenna moved to adjourn the meeting. Doug Blackburn seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Sandra Erwin, Secretary