11-13-14 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of November 13,2014 Page 2 of 4 only for the purpose of restraining dogs and/or livestock. Although the fence is still in place, it has been de-activated pending a decision by the Board. Public hearing notices were mailed to 12 property owners located within 200' of the subject tract. The City received one response in favor of the request. B. Applicant Presentation Vice-Chairman Schoppe swore in Electric Guard Dog representative Michael Pate, 7608 Fairfield Rd., Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Pate stated the apparatus was installed approximately 12 inches behind the existing permitted 8-foot fence. The system was installed for security purposes. Vice-Chairman Charles Schoppe swore in Mike Scully, 1959 Emerald Point Lane, League City, TX, Owner/President of Apple Towing. Mr. Scully apologized for violation of the code by constructing the fence prior to obtaining approval from the City. Apple Towing is under contract to manage seized vehicular assets for the United States Treasury. A 10-foot fence is required. C. Public Comments There were no comments from the public. D. Question and Answer There were no questions. Motion by T.J.Walker to deny Variance Request#14-93000007. Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried. Ayes: T.J.Walker,Chester Pool,Charles Schoppe,Nettie Warren,and Doug Martin Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 5. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request 14-93000008, a request by Ronnie and Bonnie Hedrick,owner of the property located at 1602 Willow View, further described as Lot 14,Willow View. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to allow construction of a 1,500 square foot garage/storage building contrary to the provisions of Section 106-741 of the Code of Ordinances. Vice-Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.