09-23-1993 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Iljllllllll_111_1111111 .........................................;.................................................................. ... ............................ .................. . ......'......................:-:-:-:-:-:.;.:<:::::::::::::=;::;:;:::;:::::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::::;:::::;:::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;=:::::::::;;:;:;:::;::::::::::::.:.;.:............. . .............................. ................. . Reauested By: Mr. Randolph N. Morvant, Jr. Subiect of Anneal: The Enforcement Officer (City Inspector) has determined that a truck owned by the applicant is, under the terms of Zoning Ordinance 1501, a truck tractor and a commercial vehicle. Based on the Inspector's determination, this type of vehicle cannot be parked or stored in a residential zone. The applicant resides at 2410 Crescent Drive, which is located in a R-1, Low Density Residential Zone. He wishes to continue parking this type of vehicle at his home. He is, therefore, appealing this determination. BacImround: On August 10, 1993, City Inspector Robert Stoddard inspected the house located at 2410 Crescent Drive and found two (2) Groman truck tractors and a Gruman trailer parked on the property. The tractors and trailer were not "18 wheel" vehicles but smaller, apparently designed for "in town" deliveries. Based on the color and remnants of the logo, it appears that the vehicles were originally Frito-Lay delivery vehicles. The trailer appeared to be designed to use as a unit with either of the tractors. One of the truck tractors was operable and licensed for operation on the street. The other tractor (which appeared to be the same make and model) was inoperable. Mr. Stoddard spoke to Mr. Morvant, the property owner, and explained the nature of the violation. Mr. Stoddard also, by certified mail, gave Mr. Morvant written notice of the violation. This letter specified that the violation must be abated within ten (10) days. (See Exhibit A) Following his receipt of the letter, Mr. Morvant removed the trailer and the inoperative truck tractor from the property. He, however, continued to drive the operable tractor and park it at his home when not in use. One August 27, 1993, Mr. Morvant was issued a court citation. This citation was dismissed on September 24, 1993. The citation was dismissed to allow Mr. Morvant to file this appeal. The dismissal was also based on Mr. Morvant agreeing not to park or store the truck tractor at his home pending the outcome of the Board of Adjustment appeal hearing.