01-09-1997 Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

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Page 3 of 4 Zoning Board of Adjustment 0 Minutes of January 9, 1997 • Mr. Rankin suggested that if the Appeal were granted, the fencing and landscaping should be established immediately. Mr. Grant and Mr. Capen both agreed that a reasonable amount of time should be given to establish and ensure the growth of the landscaping. B. OPPONENTS Chairman Bernay swore in Spero Pomonis, former President of Bay Colony Property Owner's Association. Mr. Pomonis stated that at the time of annexation, the question of what would happen when businesses along Old Hwy. 146 closed, was asked. They were told that if they closed, they must remain closed. Mr. Armstrong added that if an abandonment was thought to have occurred, the Zoning Board can hear cases to determine whether or not an abandonment actually occurred. Mr. Pomonis added that no property owners were at the Public Hearings to oppose the zoning as residential. Mr. Pomonis does not want a business located in a residential zone. He explained he was very embarrassed to come forward to speak in opposition of a neighbor and personally blames the City for placing him in that position. A motion was made by Sidney Grant to grant Appeal #A97-001 with the following conditions: 1. Landscaping (6 %) shall be provided at the site and maintained in the future. Two (2) years shall be permitted to allow maximum growth of the landscaping. The landscape plan shall be approved by the Director of Planning. 2. Two (2) entrance drives shall be constructed in front of the proposed beauty salon on Old Hwy. 146, the first being a 25' wide drive at 25' from the intersection. The existing northernmost drive may remain at its present width of 23'. The 12' entrance drive on Crescentview that was initially proposed, shall be deleted and replaced with wrought iron fencing and landscaping. 3. Existing parking shall be changed to a dust free material within six (6) months. 4. The parking configuration shall be as depicted on Exhibit A (see attached). 5. The new parking area shall be striped to comply with current parking requirements. 6. A four foot (4) wrought iron fence shall be constructed along the west and south sides of the property.