Columbus, Georgia

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS



REGULAR MEETING - 2:00 P.M. ? FEBRUARY 6, 2002





The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals was held Wednesday, February

6, 2002 at 2:00 P.M., on the 1st Floor of the Government Center Annex, 420-10th

Street. Members present were:





Mr. Johnny Cargill

Mr. Larry Phillips

Mr. David Fox

Mr. James Billingsley



Also present were Mr. Danny Cargill, Secretary of the Board, and Ms. Veronica

Pitts, Recording Secretary.





VARIANCES.



Case No. 02-V34?-Granted.



William Tye, 5503 Rodgers Drive, presented the appeal for a variance to reduce

the corner side yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 11 feet, in order to

make an addition, 20? x 60?, to a single family residence. The property is

zoned R-1A.





In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, Mr. Tye

gave the following information: He lives on a corner lot. He would like to

add a living room, bedroom and a bathroom to his home.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

appeal because the addition will be no closer to the street than the existing

house. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members

present for this meeting.













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Case No. 02-V35?-Granted.



Paul Gibson and Phillip Thayer presented the appeal of Richard Schwindt, 2004

Country Club Drive, for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback requirement

from 30 feet to 29 feet, in order to add brick veneer to a single family

residence. The property is zoned R-1A.



In their statements and in response to questions from the Board Members, Mr.

Gibson and Mr. Thayer gave the following information: The house is already

under construction. Originally the house was going to have siding. They are

adding brick veneer to the home. They need the 1 foot to give them room to

work.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

appeal because the house is already constructed. They decided to add brick

instead of siding and it?s actually encroaching on the rear yard setback.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-V36?-Granted.



Tamara Marshall Edwards, 5704 Billings Road, presented the appeal for a

variance to reduce the lot width requirement from 100 feet to 99.37 feet and to

reduce the lot width requirement from 100 feet to 25.15 feet and to reduce the

rear yard setback requirement from 40 feet to 28 feet and to reduce the front

yard setback requirement from 30 feet to 10 feet. The property is zoned R-1.

Contingent upon Planning approval.





In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, Ms.

Edwards gave the following information: She purchased the property two years

ago. She was unaware that she could not have two buildings on one piece of

property. They fixed up the house in the back and they lease the house in the

front. The only option she has is to separate the lot into two lots.











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Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Mr. Phillips made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant

this appeal because the homes are already on the lot. They are not developing

property, but continuing to use the property as it has been used previously.

In order for the owner to do that, it requires separation of the two

buildings. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members

present for this meeting. Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V37--Granted.



George Stringer, presented the appeal of Louise Crowell, 3541 Califon

Drive, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 8 feet

to 5 feet and the rear yard setback requirement from 30 feet to 24 feet, in

order to make an addition, to a single family residence. The property is zoned

R-1A.





In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, Mr.

Stringer gave the following information: Ms. Crowell would like to add a

carport to her home. It will be over an existing slab. The same materials

will be used to match the house.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

appeal because the carport will be over an existing slab. The same materials

will be used to match the house. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the

four Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V38--Granted.



Hane Hollis presented the appeal of Sunbelt-Columbus, L.L.C., 2830 Hart Drive,

for a variance to reduce the number of required off street parking spaces from

119 spaces to 80 spaces. The property is zoned C-3.









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In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, Mr.

Hollis gave the following information: They are developing a 79 room hotel.

They noticed the requirement for parking spaces were 1.5 spaces per room. The

industry-hotel standards are 1 space per room. They have 16 other properties

in operation and all of them are based on the 1 to 1 ratio.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Mr. Phillips made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant

this appeal because 1 parking space per room is adequate. Motion carried by

the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for this meeting.



END OF VARIANCES.





HOME OCCUPATIONS.



CaseNo. 02-HO16?-Granted.



Keith Mclaughlin, 5743 Pineview Avenue, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for landscape

maintenance, Mclaughlin Landscape Maintenance. The property is zoned R-2.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition,

but with the stipulation that there will be no storage of work material at the

residence. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members

present for this meeting.









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Case No. 02-HO17?-Granted.



Thomas Kearns, 113 7th Street, presented his application for a Certificate of

Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for an attorney?s office,

Thomas C. Kearns, P.C. The property is zoned H.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.





Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.





Case No. 02-HO18?-Granted.



David Lambert Gatewood, 429 Leary Court, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for home

inspections, J & G Home Inspection. The property is zoned R-1A.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be full time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.









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Case No. 02-HO19?-Granted.



Larry Riggins, 6663 Benson Drive, presented his application for a Certificate

of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for landscape

maintenance, Muscogee Grounds. The property is zoned R-1A.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be full time.



There was no opposition to this application.





Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition,

but with the stipulation that there will be no storage of work material at the

residence. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members

present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO20?-Granted.



Harry & Algeria Barber, 4570 St. Mary?s Road Apt. D-2, presented their

application for a Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office

only for a cleaning service, A & S Cleaning Services. The property is zoned

R-4.



In their statements and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: They will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.













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Case No. 02-HO21?-Granted.



Jane Cullison Greene, 5932 Brookstone Boulevard, presented her application for

a Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for

interior design, Jane Cullison Greene Interior Designer. The property is zoned

R-1A.



In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: She will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO22?-Granted.



Erika Reese, 533 Lawyers Lane, presented her application for a Certificate of

Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for internet sales,

Bookie?s. The property is zoned R-3A.





In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: She will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.

















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Case No. 02-HO23?-Granted.



Clifford Christian, 6542 Middleburg Drive, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for internet

book sales and a yard greeting card business, Laughter By The Yard. The

property is zoned R-2.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition,

but with the stipulation that there will be no storage of work material at the

residence. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members

present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO24?-Granted.



Marvett Brinson, 5838 Mill Branch Road, presented her application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for a typing,

printing & tax service, Brinson Services, Inc. The property is zoned R-1A.



In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: She will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.













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Case No. 02-HO25?-Granted.



Daniel Williams, 8204 Midland Trail, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for selling

gift items & unique collections, D & G Gifts. The property is zoned R-2.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO26?-Granted.



Keith Kinchen, 928 Neill Drive, presented his application for a Certificate of

Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for a lawn care business,

Kinchen?s Lawn Service. The property is zoned R-3A.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition,

but with the stipulation that there will be no storage of work material at the

residence. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members

present for this meeting.













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Case No. 02-HO27--Granted.



William Rockemore, 1633 Celia Drive, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for selling

clothes & accessories (mobile), Clothing Connection. The property is zoned R-2.





In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO28--Granted.



Sylvette Walsh, 4819 Bridlewood Drive, presented her application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for crafts

and art design, Sylva?s. The property is zoned R-2.





In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: She will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.















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Case No. 02-HO29--Granted.



Donald Braswell, 1915 Rosemont Drive, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for plaster &

drywall repair, Wall and Ceiling Repair. The property is zoned R-2.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.





Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO30--Granted.



Shannon Rene Jackson, 6029 Flat Rock Road #35, presented her application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for freelance

journalism, S & J Chronicles. The property is zoned R-4.





In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: She will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be full time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.















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Case No. 02-HO31?-Granted.



Greg Gettings, 7042 Widgeon Drive, presented his application for a Certificate

of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for internet web site

development, Jirah Technologies. The property is zoned R-2.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO32?-Granted.



Tonyea Monk, 5893 Cobble Trail, presented her application for a Certificate of

Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for a personal shopper,

Tonyea?s Exclusive Fashions. The property is zoned R-2.



In her statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: She will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.















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Case No. 02-HO33?-Granted.



Timothy Collins, 6154 Valencia Drive, presented his application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for selling

T-Shirts & gift items, JAYDAZZ Clothing and Merchandise. The property is zoned

R-2.



In his statement and in response to questions from the Board Members, the

applicant gave the following information: He will be using an office only.

There will be no employees and no additional traffic. This will be part time.



There was no opposition to this application.



Mr. Fox made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Billingsley, to grant this

application because it does meet the intent of the Home Occupation definition.

Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the four Board Members present for

this meeting.



END OF HOME OCCUPATIONS.















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The minutes of the regular meeting of January 2nd were approved as presented.





There being no further business to come before the Board,

the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.











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Johnny Cargill, Bill Duck,

Chairperson Secretary





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Larry Phillips, Danny Cargill

Vice Chairperson Acting Secretary