MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Attendees
Matthew Hollis
Chairman 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 Alternate Michael Schenk. Absent were William Baker, Doug Blackburn, and Alternate Flint Heidlebaugh. Vicki Wheatley, Zoning Inspector and Trustee Matt Montowski were also in attendance. Chairman Baugh requested Vicki Wheatley take minutes of the meeting for Secretary Todd Bickley due to his absence.
Chairman Baugh read through the meeting process. There were no questions.
New Business
Case # 737788 – ROCK LEDGE HOUSE, LLC (MATTHEW HOLLIS)
Vicki Wheatley read the case facts. The applicant proposes the reduction of the front yard setback from Thirty-Five (35) feet to Twenty (20) feet and a reduction of the side yard setback from Ten (10) feet to Five (5) feet. The property is located at 2794 E Sand Road, also known as proposed lot 2 of the replat of rock ledge subdivision. The property is zoned “R-3” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
Matthew Hollis was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Matthew Hollis provided the Board with information on the property lot #2 stipulating that the current property has a trailer on location with one side setback of five (5) feet and front setback of twenty-five (25) feet. He realized that there currently is not a variance on the property and therefore is asking for a front yard setback from Thirty-Five (35) feet to Twenty (20) feet and a reduction of the side yard setback from Ten (10) feet to Five (5) feet to provide for a less restrictive lot. Mr. Hollis’ goal is to remove the trailer and have a buildable lot that can accommodate a new structure that will align with what the HOA will require.
Rebecca Dubber questioned if the variance will make it less constrictive. Mr. Hollis replied that when the trailer is removed, the grandfather clause is removed and therefore will be an unworkable lot according to the current resolution requirements and the HOA requirements. Rebecca Dubber also questioned if the variance needed to be amended to include both sides and Mr. Hollis replied no, no amendment is needed.
Brian Caldwell questioned which side the five (5) foot side variance would be on. Mr. Hollis stated the North side.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 4 – 0 vote on items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7. Item 6 – two agreed; Brian Caldwell and Rebecca Dubber and two disagreed; Michael Schenk and Brian Baugh.
Rebecca Dubber made a motion to approve Case # 737788 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. Motion passed by a 3-0 vote. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Approval of the October 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Rebecca Dubber made the motion to approve the October 8, 2025 minutes. The motion was seconded by Mike Schenk. The motion passed unanimously.
Other Business
No other business to conduct.
Adjournment
Rebecca Dubber made a motion to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Todd Bickley, Secretary