01-09-1997 Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

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Page 2 of 4 . Zoning Board of Adjustment • Minutes of January 9, 1997 Mr. Rankin reviewed with everyone, a proposal by the "Old Hwy. 146" Committee regarding entrance drive configuration. The Committee suggested there be two entrance drives on South Broadway and no entrance on Crescentview Drive. Mr. Capen noted there are two buildings located on the property. He was told that the Appeal does not include the larger of the two buildings. Mr. Capen also asked if there were any requirements addressing the appearance of the building, or do the requirements pertain only to landscaping. Mr. Rankin's response was that the applicants have stated that they plan to paint the building. A. PROPONENTS Chairman Bernay swore in Dorothy Stevens, the applicant, who resides at 302 Fairfield. Ms. Stevens informed the Board that she and her husband intend to convert the small engine repair shop to a beauty shop. She stated she would continue working with the City to conform as closely as possible with regulations. Chairman Bernay swore in Bill Stevens, the applicant, who also resides at 302 Fairfield. Mr. Stevens told the Board that he is trying to improve the property. He stated the community has considered the building an eyesore. He purchased the property because of his lifelong .goal to own his own business. Mr. Stevens explained he originally attempted to have the property rezoned as commercial. This created a great deal of controversy and created emotional problems within his family. He explained the City offered him the option of an Appeal. Mr. Stevens said he would prefer there not be an entrance on Crescentview Drive. He also submitted a drawing of the type of fencing he is proposing. He chose wrought iron fencing because it is durable, strong, and attractive. Landscaping will be added along the fence and the building will be painted. Mr. Stevens stated that other citizens have requested he construct a wooden fence and paint the building gray, similar to Pelican Bay. Mr. Stevens, however, does not want to paint the building gray, and he prefers wrought iron fencing. Chairman Bernay swore in Rand Valentin. Mr. Valentin is in favor of the Appeal being granted only if the Board approves the Appeal with conditions. Mr. Valentin stated that he had voiced opposition to the rezoning issue and was happy when the Stevens withdrew their request. Mr. Valentin suggested there be two entrances on Old Hwy. 146 and no entrance on Crescentview. He also suggested the parking space angles be reversed from what the applicant is proposing. He proposed shadow box fencing but is not opposed to wrought iron, approximately 4 feet in height. In addition to staff s recommended conditions, he suggested that the paint color blend with neighboring properties.