BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING - 2:00 P.M. ? MARCH 7, 2007
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals was held Wednesday, March 7,
2007 at 2:00 P.M., on the 1st Floor of the Government Center Annex in the
conference room, 420-10th Street. Mr. Billy Edwards, Board Chairman, called
the meeting to order. The board members present were:
Mr. Ralph King
Mr. Perry Borom
Mr. Willie Lewis, Jr.
Also present representing the Inspections and Code Enforcement Department was
Mr. Danny Cargill, Secretary of the Board, and Mrs. Millicent Burden, Recording
Secretary.
VARIANCES:
Case No. 07-V007?-Granted:
Robert Teasley of Signs Inc., presented the appeal of 2919 Warm Springs Road,
for a variance to increase the number of signs allowed from 1 to 2; and to
reduce the front setback requirement from 3 ft to 0. The property is zoned GC.
Mr. Teasley stated that the sign in question is located at the entrance. They
will remove the existing sign to erect the new one. They would like visibility
from the Lindsey Creek Bypass and an entrance sign off of Warm Springs Road.
The reason for the zero lot line is due to placing the sign in the parking
lot.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. King made a motion to grant the appeal based on the fact that this is an
unusual location that fronts two major roads and the need for two signs is
there. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V008--Granted:
Jude Tharpe of Columbus Hall Apartments, presented the appeal of 6366 Warm
Springs Road, for a variance to increase the square footage of a sign from 15
ft to 32 ft. The property is zoned RMF2.
Mr. Tharpe stated that he is appealing for more square footage of the
lettering. He presented photographs of identical signs that they are proposing
to erect. He also stated that it would not be close to the road. It will be
located on a center island.
Lynn Lopez & Jean Flowers came forth requesting to see a copy of the proposed
drawings. Mr. Tharpe explained in detail the location of the sign. Mrs. Lopez
wanted Mr. Tharpe to reassure her and Mrs. Flowers that the sign would not
obstruct the view of oncoming traffic. Mr. Tharpe explained that the sign
would be approximately 10 ft behind the car at the stop sign.
Mr. Edwards explained that the sign is not as large as they are imagining. It
is actually the structure of the monument that seems impressive to them.
Mr. Edwards also mentioned that there were also two additional letters
submitted in opposition to this case.
Mr. Lewis made a motion to grant the appeal after lengthy discussions with the
adjacent property owners whom seemed satisfied with the outcome. Mr. Borom
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V009--Granted:
Ben Moody of Sunshine Banners & Signs, presented the appeal of 7482 Old Moon
Road, for a variance to increase the total square footage of all signs combined
from 15 ft to 98 ft; and to increase the number of signs allowed from 3 to 4.
(Modification to original appeal) To replace existing non-conforming signs that
was destroyed by the tornado. The property is zoned RMF2.
Mr. Moody stated that he has been contracted to improve the existing sign. It
has been there for a very long time and has never been permitted. He plans to
use metal and polymetal materials.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. Borom made a motion to grant this appeal based on the fact that they are
replacing most of the existing signs. Mr. King seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Case No. 07-V010?Granted:
Tom Scott presented the appeal of 2100 Forest Avenue, for a variance to
increase the square footage of an existing sign from 15 ft to 55 ft. The
property is zoned RMF1.
Mr. Scott stated that they would like to improve the signage of the front yard
of the church. He presented some photographs to reflect what the existing
signs look like as well as the structure of the church. Those are the
materials that they will utilize to improve the appearance of the sign. He
also submitted a rough drawing of what the proposed sign would look like.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. Borom made a motion to grant this appeal based on the fact that they are
replacing the existing sign and keeping with the same material of the church.
Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V011--Granted:
Rick McKnight presented the appeal of 11 Linden Point Road, for a variance to
reduce the rear setback requirement from 30 ft to 14 ft. The property is zoned
SFR4.
Mr. McKnight stated that the property is very narrow and has an existing
two-story structure. He plans to remove the top and make it a bookend and a
connector in between. Georgia Power is the only thing that is next to this
property. He has spoken with Georgia Power and they do not oppose this
variance.
Jennifer Collins and Annette Santiago from the Bibb City Neighborhood
Association came forth in support. They stated that they are very excited
about Mr. McKnight and his family moving into the area. They also thanked him
for keeping the flavor of the neighborhood.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. King made a motion to grant this appeal stating that the house is currently
in place and will be renovated with limited space to upgrade. Mr. Lewis
seconded the motion. Mr. Edwards added that the existing structure does not
conform with the rear setback requirements and would only be encroaching on the
Georgia Power easement. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V012--Granted:
Richard Scogin presented the appeal of 9271 Collinwood Drive, for a variance to
reduce the side yard setback requirement from 25 ft to 15 ft to erect a pool
house. The property is zoned RE1.
Mr. Scogin stated that his whole yard was wooded and he has cleared everything
himself and re-landscaped the entire back yard. His reason for the request is
that he would like to save as many trees as possible. He has spoken to his
neighbor closest to him that will be affected. He also presented a letter in
support of the variance from that neighbor.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. Borom made a motion to grant this appeal based on the fact that he is
trying to save as many trees as possible. Mr. King seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V013--Granted:
James Johnson of Neighbor Works Columbus, presented the appeal of 2797 8th
Street, for a variance to reduce the rear setback requirement from 30 ft to 18
ft to erect a single-family residence. The property is zoned RMF1.
Mr. Johnson stated that he has looked at flipping the house and putting the
driveway on the left side of the house and he still would not have 30 ft
setback and would also have water meter and sewer problems.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. King made a motion to grant this appeal stating that this is a triangular
shaped lot and is unusual and it would be keeping with the look of the
neighborhood. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V014?Granted:
Howard Bartlett and Rob Barefield of Hobart Builders Inc., presented the appeal
of 1084 N. Country Court, for a variance to reduce the rear setback requirement
from 50 ft to 31 ft to erect a pool house and pool. The property is zoned RE1.
Mr. Barefield presented some photographs that show various angles of where they
propose to erect the pool and pool house. There is a buffer on the right hand
side between the structure and the street. There will also be an access road
to get the equipment onto the property that they will close at the end of the
project. The topography also slopes slightly.
There was no opposition presented to this appeal.
Mr. King made a motion to grant this appeal stating that this is an unusual
shaped lot where the pool would not affect the neighboring home. Mr. Borom
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 07-V015 & 07-V016?Granted:
Ken Martin presented the appeal of 7934 Aurora Drive Lots 1 & 2, for a variance
to reduce the minimum lot width requirement from 75 ft to 65.5 ft pending
replat for Lot 1, and from 75 ft to 64.5 ft pending replat for Lot 2. The
property is zoned SFR2.
Mr. Martin stated that he has rebuilt but it is sitting on one side of the
lot. He desires to even it up to divide the lot into two lots to build another
house.
This variance meets the minimum lot requirement as far as square footage; it
just does not meet the width requirement. The Planning Department has no
problem with this request.
Mr. Borom made a motion to grant the appeal based on the lot size meeting the
minimum lot footage requirements. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. King made a motion to nominate Billy Edwards as the Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Borom seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 3:21 p.m.
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Billy Edwards Bill Duck
Chairperson Secretary
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Danny Cargill
Vice Chairperson Acting Secretary
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