Columbus, Georgia

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS



REGULAR MEETING - 2:00 P.M. ? JANUARY 23, 2002





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

23, 2002 at 2:00 P.M., on the 1st Floor of the Government Center Annex,

420-10th Street. Members present were:



Mrs. Leah Braxton

Mr. David Fox

Mr. James Billingsley



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

Pitts, Recording Secretary.



CASES TABLED FROM THE DECEMBER 5TH MEETING.



Case No. 01-HO316?-Denied.



There was no one present to present the application of Walter Scott Wilhelm

III, 1411 Celeste Drive, for a Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation

for an office only for a pressure washing business, Wilhelm?s Pressure

Washing. The property is zoned R-1A.





There was no opposition to this application.



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

application because there was no one present to present the application for two

consecutive meetings. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three

Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 01-HO320?-Granted.



Frances Walton Trejo, 616 Empress Court presented her application for a

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

sales (mail order), Trejo?s Gifts. The property is zoned R-3A.













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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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.



END OF CASES TABLED FROM THE DECEMBER 5TH MEETING.





VARIANCES.



Case No. 02-V1?-Granted.



Luther Maxwell, 4819 River Road, presented the appeal for a variance to reduce

the side yard setback requirement from 5 feet to 2 feet, in order to erect an

accessory structure, 12? x 21?. The property is zoned R-2.





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

Maxwell gave the following information: He would like to protect his car from

a huge oak tree in his neighbor?s yard. His car and truck are covered with sap

all the time. The houses are built very close together. The carport will be

metal.

There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because Mr. Maxwell would like to protect his car from the tree that in

his neighbor?s yard. The carport will not be visible from the street. Motion

carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this

meeting.













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Case No. 02-V2?-Granted.



James Johnson, presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2907

8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 5

feet to 3 feet and to reduce the lot width requirement from 50 feet to 49.55

feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is zoned R-3.

Contingent upon Planning approval.



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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is in an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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

Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V3?-Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2911

8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 5

feet to 3 feet and to reduce the lot width requirement from 50 feet to 49.66

feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is zoned R-3.

Contingent upon Planning approval.















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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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

Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V4--Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative,

Inc., 2915 8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback

requirement from 5 feet to 3 feet and to reduce the lot width requirement from

50 feet to 49.74 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The

property is zoned R-3. Contingent upon Planning approval.





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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.











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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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

Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V5--Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2919

8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 5

feet to 3 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is

zoned R-3.





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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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



Case No. 02-V6?-Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2923

8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 5

feet to 3 feet and to reduce the lot width requirement from 50 feet to 49.89

feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is zoned R-3.

Contingent upon Planning approval.













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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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

Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V7--Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2927

8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 5

feet to 3 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is

zoned R-3.





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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.

















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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is an adequate use for this property. Motion carried

by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V8--Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc.,

2931 8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement

from 5 feet to 3 feet and to reduce the lot width requirement from 50 feet to

49.76 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is zoned

R-3. Contingent upon Planning approval.





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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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

Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V9?-Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2935

8th Street, for a variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 5

feet to 3 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is

zoned R-3.









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

Johnson gave the following information: He is building houses on multiple

lots. After they got the lots, they later wanted to add carports to the

homes. They have adequate frontage for the homes. The houses are 30 to 31

feet in width and the carport will be 11 to 12 feet in width. This will cut

down on the side yard 3 feet instead of 5 feet, which is required.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is an area that is re-structuring and re-claiming. This

program is needed. This is adequate use of the property. Motion carried by

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



Case No. 02-V10?-Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., 2801

Thomas Street, for a variance to reduce the corner side yard setback

requirement from 20 feet to 5.82 feet and to reduce the lot width requirement

from 50 feet to 49.82 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The

property is zoned R-3. Contingent upon Planning approval.





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

Johnson gave the following information: This is an old neighborhood. Two lots

were combined. They have people interested in this corner lot.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this is a corner lot in a neighborhood of primarily sub-standard

size lots. This helps to make this lot more useful. Motion carried by the

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

Contingent upon Planning approval.











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Case No. 02-V11--Granted.



James Johnson presented the appeal of Columbus Housing Initiative,

Inc., 2935 Baldwin Street, for a variance to reduce the lot width requirement

from 50 feet to 49.70 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The

property is zoned R-3. Contingent upon Planning approval.



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

Mr. Johnson gave the following information: They will combine two lots and

build a single family residence.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

this appeal because this is a corner lot and this will make the lot more

useful. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members

present for this meeting. Contingent upon Planning approval.



Case No. 02-V12--Granted.



Edgar Hughston, 4948 Aaron Drive, presented the appeal for a variance to reduce

the side yard setback requirement from 8 feet to 7 feet 7 inches, in order to

erect a single family residence, 44? x 59?. The property is zoned R-1A.



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

Mr. Hughston gave the following information: The house was started and it was

discovered the wrong brick was put on it. Instead of tearing off the side

brick, they erected a new brick wall which reduced the side lines down 5 inches

on each side. This home is typical for the neighborhood.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.

















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

this appeal because the house is already erected. New brick was added which

reduced the side yard by 5 inches. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of

the three Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V13?-Granted.



Edgar Hughston, 3359 Cooper Branch Road, presented the appeal for a variance to

reduce the front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet and to reduce

the rear yard setback requirement from 30 feet to 25 feet, in order to erect a

single family residence, 43? x 59?. The property is zoned R-2.



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

Mr. Hughston gave the following information: This lot is at the end of a

cul-de-sac. There is a deep detention pond behind the lot with a steep slope.

The house needs to come forward, this will be similar to the other houses in

the area.

There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

this appeal because this is a cul-de-sac lot. He doesn?t have many choices.

He has to bring the house forward in order to get it adequate on the property.

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

this meeting.



Case No. 02-V14--Granted.



Edgar Hughston, 3352 Cooper Branch Road, presented the appeal for a variance to

reduce the front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet and to reduce

the side yard setback requirement from 8 feet to 6 feet, in order to erect a

single family residence, 43? x 59?. The property is zoned R-2.



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

Mr. Hughston gave the following information: This lot is at the end of a

cul-de-sac. There is a deep detention pond behind the lot with a steep slope.

The house needs to be pulled forward, so that the house will be similar to

others in the area.









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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 building area is restricted. This house will be similar to

the other homes in the neighborhood. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of

the three Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V15--Denied.



Allison Payton, 4627 Northgate Drive, presented the appeal for a

variance to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 8 feet to 2 feet, in

order to make an addition, a canopy, 8? x 16?, to a single family residence.

The property is zoned R-1A.



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

Ms. Payton gave the following information: The canopy is already built. The

canopy is used to protect her vehicles from the pine trees. This is only a

temporary structure that she will keep for about 2 years. She is going to give

her nephew her jeep when he is old enough to drive.



When the Chairman asked for opposition, Mr. Christopher Stone came

forward. He stated, the existing carport has a overhang and it is on his

property. He plans to sell his home and the value of his home will be

reduced.



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

this appeal because the canopy was placed at the convenience of the property

owner without consideration for the permitting procedure as well as the regard

for any neighbors that might be concerned about this. There are other canopy

type covers in the area that are over parking pads that are existing and are

the primary cover for vehicles. Ms. Payton already has a double carport.

There was opposition to this appeal. A hardship was not shown. The canopy

must be taken down within 30 days. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of

the three Board Members present for this meeting.















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Case No. 02-V16?-Granted.



Ron Hale, 4311 Timbalier Drive, presented the appeal for a variance to reduce

the rear yard setback requirement from 30 feet to 21 feet, in order to make an

addition, 18? x 20?, to a single family residence. The property is zoned R-1A.



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

gave the following information: He would like to expand his master bathroom

and add a study 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 rear yard is fully enclosed and this is the only

encroachment. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board

Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V17?-Granted.



Charles Flowers, Flowers Construction Company, 8921-1 Blackmon Road, presented

the appeal for a variance to reduce the interior side yard setback requirement

from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The

property is zoned A-1.





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

Flowers gave the following information: He is building a subdivision. In

order to get the lots, they have to get away from the 28 feet side yard setback

requirement in order to have a garage and a side turn around. He tried to go

before the Zoning Board to get an R-1 zoning, but they suggested he go to the

Board of Zoning Appeals.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



















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

appeal because this variance is requested so that the builder can put a side

entry garage on the lot to accommodate the design of the house. Motion carried

by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V18--Granted.



Charles Flowers, Flowers Construction Company, 8921-2 Blackmon Road,

presented the appeal for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



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

Flowers gave the following information: He is building a subdivision. In

order to get the lots, they have to get away from the 28 feet side yard setback

requirement in order to have a garage and a side turn around. He tried to go

before the Zoning Board to get an R-1 zoning, but they suggested he go to the

Board of Zoning Appeals.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

this appeal because this variance is requested so that the builder can put a

side entry garage on the lot to accommodate the design of the house. Motion

carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this

meeting.



Case No. 02-V19--Granted.



Charles Flowers, Flowers Construction Company, 8921-3 Blackmon Road, presented

the appeal for a variance to reduce both side yard setback requirements from 28

feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is

zoned A-1.

















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

Mr. Flowers gave the following information: He is building a subdivision. In

order to get the lots, they have to get away from the 28 feet side yard setback

requirement in order to have a garage and a side turn around. He tried to go

before the Zoning Board to get an R-1 zoning, but they suggested he go to the

Board of Zoning Appeals.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

this appeal because this variance is requested so that the builder can put a

side entry garage on the lot to accommodate the design of the house. Motion

carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this

meeting.



Case No. 02-V20?-Granted.



Charles Flowers, Flowers Construction Company, 8921-4 Blackmon Road, presented

the appeal for a variance to reduce both side yard setback requirements from 28

feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is

zoned A-1.



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

Mr. Flowers gave the following information: He is building a subdivision. In

order to get the lots, they have to get away from the 28 feet side yard setback

requirement in order to have a garage and a side turn around. He tried to go

before the Zoning Board to get an R-1 zoning, but they suggested he go to the

Board of Zoning Appeals.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

this appeal because this variance is requested so that the builder can put a

side entry garage on the lot to accommodate the design of the house. Motion

carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this

meeting.













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Case No. 02-V21--Granted.



Charles Flowers, Flowers Construction Company, 8921-5 Blackmon Road, presented

the appeal for a variance to reduce both side yard setback requirements from 28

feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family residence. The property is

zoned A-1.



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

Mr. Flowers gave the following information: He is building a subdivision. In

order to get the lots, they have to get away from the 28 feet side yard setback

requirement in order to have a garage and a side turn around. He tried to go

before the Zoning Board to get an R-1 zoning, but they suggested he go to the

Board of Zoning Appeals.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because this variance is requested so that the builder can put a side

entry garage on the lot to accommodate the design of the house. Motion carried

by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V22--Granted.



Charles Flowers, Flowers Construction Company, 8921-6 Blackmon Road,

presented the appeal for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



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

Mr. Flowers gave the following information: He is building a subdivision. In

order to get the lots, they have to get away from the 28 feet side yard setback

requirement in order to have a garage and a side turn around. He tried to go

before the Zoning Board to get an R-1 zoning, but they suggested he go to the

Board of Zoning Appeals.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.













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

this appeal because this variance is requested so that the builder can put a

side entry garage on the lot to accommodate the design of the house. Motion

carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this

meeting.



Case No. 02-V23?-Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers

Construction Company, 8921-7 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side

yard setback requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single

family residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Case No. 02-V24?-Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers Construction

Company, 8921-8 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Case No. 02-V25--Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers Construction

Company, 8921-9 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.

















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Case No. 02-V26--Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers Construction

Company, 8921-10 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Case No. 02-V27--Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers Construction

Company, 8921-11 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Case No. 02-V28--Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers Construction

Company, 8921-12 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side yard setback

requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single family

residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



Case No. 02-V29--Withdrawn.



This appeal was withdrawn at the request of the appellant Flowers

Construction Company, 8921-13 Blackmon Road, for a variance to reduce both side

yard setback requirements from 28 feet to 10 feet, in order to erect a single

family residence. The property is zoned A-1.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.













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Case No. 02-V30?-Granted.



Russell Hanson presented the appeal of 1st United Pentecostal Church, 2001

Double Churches Road, for a variance to increase a sign from 15 square feet to

40 square feet. The property is zoned R-1.



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

Hanson gave the following information: They are in the process of building a

new church. They would like to erect a sign that can be read from the road.

In order for the traffic to read the sign in any allotted time, the lettering

would need to be 6 inches. This will be the only sign on the property.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because the church would like to put up a sign that is readable from the

road. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members

present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-V31--Granted.



Woody Gilliam, 3765 Forest Road (parcel C), presented the appeal for a variance

to reduce the lot width requirement from 75 feet to 25 feet, in order to erect

a single family residence. The property is zoned R-1A. Contingent upon

Planning approval.



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

Mr. Gilliam gave the following information: There is a lot of land and the lot

sizes are above the 10,000 sq. ft. minimum. They need the building width

facing the road to be approved for a single family residence.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.

















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

appeal because this is a legitimate and logical use of the property. Motion

carried by the affirmative vote of the three Board Members present for this

meeting.



Case No. 02-V32--Granted.



Woody Gilliam, 3765 Forest Road (parcel A), presented the appeal for a

variance to reduce the lot width requirement from 75 feet to 45 feet, in order

to erect a single family residence. The property is zoned R-1A. Contingent

upon Planning Approval.



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

Mr. Gilliam gave the following information: He is asking for the 45 feet

reduction so that there will be more room for the driveway because there is a

small hill.



Planning does not oppose this request.



There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

this appeal because this is a flag lot. This is legitimate use of the property

for a single family home. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three

Board Members present for this meeting. Contingent upon Planning

approval.

Case No. 02-V33?-Granted.



Milton Bonner, 753 Church Avenue, presented the appeal for a variance to reduce

the rear yard setback requirement from 30 feet to 9 feet, in order to make an

addition, 20? x 31?, to a church. The property is zoned R-3A.



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

Bonner gave the following information: They have had an increase in membership

at their church. They need additional space to accommodate the new members.

They will purchase property across the street for additional parking.













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There was no opposition present to this appeal.



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

appeal because they have had an increase in membership and need additional

space. They have made arrangements for additional parking. Motion carried by

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



END OF VARIANCES.



HOME OCCUPATIONS.



CaseNo. 02-HO1?-Granted.



Matt Probst & Justin Probst, 1715 Doerun Drive, presented their application for

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

printing, Premier Printing. The property is zoned R-1A.



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

applicants 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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO2?-Granted.



David Gray, 7007 Livingston Drive, presented his application for a Certificate

of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for home inspections,

Down South Inspections. The property is zoned R-1.















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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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.





Case No. 02-HO3?-Granted.



Michael Walker, 1533 Donald Drive, presented his application for a Certificate

of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for a lawn service,

Property Lawn Maintenance. 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 three Board Members

present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO4?-Granted.



Jim Anthony, 3913 Biltmore Drive, presented his application for a Certificate

of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for a video production

company, Jim Anthony Production. The property is zoned R-1A.















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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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO5?-Granted.



Michael Lunsford, 5731 Valleybrook Road, presented his application for a

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

gift items by mail, phone or internet, J & J Warehouse of Gifts. 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 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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO6?-Granted.



Randall Terry, 1119 Rockyledge Drive, presented his application for a

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

appliances, Appliance Repair Plus. The property is zoned R-1A.















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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 three Board Members

present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO7?-Granted.



Charles Andre?, 3456 Hiawatha Drive, presented his application for a

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

repair & carpentry, Mr. Fix It. 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 three Board Members

present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO8?-Granted.



Michael Mead, 5413 Old Dominion Road, presented his application for a

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

care service, Mead?s Lawn Care Service. The property is zoned R-2.











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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.



When the Chairman asked for opposition, Bobby Dean came forward. He stated,

there are a lot of vehicles parked in front of Mr. Mead?s home. There is a

traffic problem already in the neighborhood. He doesn?t want petroleum

products visible.



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 and that he can have only 1 trailer with lawn equipment on site.

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

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO9?-Granted.



Albert Woolfolk, 2634 Habersham Avenue, presented his application for a

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

and window company, Woolfolk Siding & Window Company. 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 three Board Members

present for this meeting.















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Case No. 02-HO10?-Granted.



Keiya Hood, 5409 Planter Court, presented her application for a Certificate of

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

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

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

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

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO11?-Granted.



LaZenza McGill, 3365 Cooper Branch Road, presented her application for a

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

auctions, Designs By Zen. 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. Billingsley made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Fox, to grant this

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

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

this meeting.













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Case No. 02-HO12--Granted.



Diane Bishop, 1811 Riverland Drive F6, presented her application for a

Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for baking cakes and making

various crafts, D?lightful Creations & Crafts. The property is zoned R-4.





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

applicant gave the following information: 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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO13--Tabled.



There was no one present to present the application of Lee Carlton Swift, 926

Blandford Avenue, for a Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an

office only for designing & planting gardens, Maypop, Inc. The property is

zoned R-1A.



There was no opposition to this application.



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

application until the February meeting because there was no one present to

present the application. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three

Board Members present for this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO14--Granted.



Fred Greene, 14 Eddy Drive, presented his application for a Certificate of

Occupancy for a Home Occupation for an office only for a moving service, ?U?

Pack It We Haul It. The property is zoned R-2.











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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. There 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 three Board Members present for

this meeting.



Case No. 02-HO15--Tabled.



There was no one present to present the application of William Mark Suddeth,

5405 Richmond Avenue, for a Certificate of Occupancy for a Home Occupation for

an office only for installing garden ponds, Creative Waterscapes. The property

is zoned R-1A.



There was no opposition to this application.



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

application until the February meeting because there was no one present to

present the application. Motion carried by the affirmative vote of the three

Board Members present for this meeting.



END OF HOME OCCUPATIONS.

































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The minutes of the regular meeting of November 7th were approved as presented.





There being no further business to come before the Board,

the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.



















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Johnny Cargill, Bill Duck,

Chairperson Secretary





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Larry Phillips, Danny Cargill

Vice Chairperson Acting Secretary

















































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