12-11-14 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment r Minutes of December 11,2014 Page 2 of 4 C. Public Comments Wi ndell and CindyGill, 714 S. Carroll were sworn in b Chairman Rothermel. Mr. Gill noted � Y that when he built his home on property he purchased from Mr. Britt, he was required to abide by city codes. Mr. Gill expressed opposition to the variance citing it does not meet the criteria established in the Code of Ordinance for granting a variance. Cindy Gill stated the residential feel of the neighborhood was part of the reason they chose to build in that location. I i I D. Question and Answer j Staff responded to questions from the Board. i Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve Variance Request#14-93000009, allowing construction of a 2,000 square foot garage/storage building with a condition that the building exterior be finished with cedar along the front and hardi-plank on the sides and rear of the building to match the primary structure at 730 S.Carroll Street. Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried. Ayes: Rothermel,Schoppe,Warren, and 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 14-93000010, a request by Juan Cantu, owner of the property located at 9413 Carlow Lane, further described as Lots 267-270, i Block 15, Spenwick Place Sec 2. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to allow ! construction of a 6-foot high fence located in the front yard on the property line contrary to the provisions of Section 106-791 of the Code of Ordinances. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. A. Staff Presentation City Planner Eric Ensey presented staffs report on a variance request by Juan Cantu to allow construction of a 6-foot high fence located on the front property line at 9413 Carlow Lane. Public hearing notices were mailed to 23 property owners located within 200' of the subject tract. At the meeting, Mr. Cantu submitted four written responses from his neighbors in favor of the request. B. Applicant Presentation Juan Cantu was sworn in by Chairman Rothermel. Mr. Cantu, 9413 Carlow Lane, addressed the Board. Mr. Cantu stated the fence is needed for security due to recent problems with cars being broken into and with trespassing on his property.