BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING - 2:00 P.M. ? September 3rd, 2008
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals was held Wednesday,
September 3rd, 2008, at 2:00 P.M., on the 1st Floor of the Government Center
Annex in the conference room, 420-10th Street. Mr. Ralph King, Board Chairman,
called the meeting to order. The board members present were:
Mr. Wright Wade
Mr. Willie Lewis, Jr.
Mr. Bill Hart
Also present representing the Inspections and Code Enforcement Department was
Mr. Danny Cargill, Secretary of the Board, and Mrs. Ami Musselman, Recording
Secretary.
CASE NO. 08-V064-GRANTED
Mr. Curtis Weeks of Weeks Construction Co, for a variance from the zoning
ordinance for 620 Baxley Way, to request that the side yard setback be reduced
from 8 feet to 5 feet in order to erect a carport. The property is zoned SFR2.
Mr. Weeks requested the variance in order to erect an 11x20 open carport over
the existing driveway. He stated the same type materials would be used, as
well as have the same pitch as the current roof. There would be no gutters;
however, the water drainage would not change. Mr. Weeks said that the
neighbors were not opposed to placing the carport over the existing driveway.
There was no opposition present for this appeal
Mr. Wade made a motion to grant this request due to the fact the carport would
be placed over an existing driveway as well as be open and not enclosed. Mr.
Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V065-GRANTED
Mr. Terry Hilyer of Hilyer Construction Co, Inc., for a variance
from the zoning ordinance for 3705 Willis Road, to reduce the separation
between buildings from 20 feet to 14 feet. The property is zoned RO.
Mr. Hilyer was present on behalf of Dr. Chastain who owns the property. He
stated the unit could be off set without a variance; however, they did not wish
to proceed that way. Mr. Hilyer stated they wanted to maintain the looks of
the complex by placing the unit in a section that would require the additional
feet necessary in the variance.
There was no opposition present for this appeal.
Mr. Wade made a motion to grant this request stating that the unit could be
moved back without opposition or a variance necessary. Mr. Lewis seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V066-GRANTED
Mr. Stefan Newsome on behalf of Action Buildings, for a variance from the
zoning ordinance for 4027 Creek Bend Ridge, to reduce the rear setback from 25
feet required to 5 feet. The property is zoned RE1.
Mr. Newsome stated a variance was granted for 4051 Creek Bend Ridge and
therefore would appreciate a variance being granted for this property as well.
The variance is necessary due to the preservation of the wetlands located
behind the property. Mr. Newsome further stated that the structure would line
up with another building that had previously obtained a variance.
Mr. King stated there was one opposing phone call for this appeal. Mr. Cargill
was asked for the callers name; however, it was not given. The caller stated
they lived on Travelers Way, with their property backing up to Mr. Newsome?s
property in question, but left no name.
Mr. Lewis made a motion to grant this request due to the fact there was a
previous variance granted for the same street due to the wetland preservation.
Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V067-GRANTED
Mr. Dale Smith of Ray M. Wright, Inc., for a variance from the zoning ordinance
for 6039 White Pine Drive, to reduce the right side setback from 8 feet to 7
feet, 1 inch. The property is zoned SFR3.
Mr. Smith stated the reason for the variance was due to a bay window in the
dining area. He stated there was a little room on the opposite side should he
need it. However, the 7 feet, 1 inch should suffice. The property is located
in Garret Pines subdivision.
There was no opposition present for this appeal.
Mr. Wade made a motion to grant this request due to the fact the only problem
for this property was the bay window. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V068-GRANTED
Mr. Mercer Graddy of St. Mary?s Hotel, LLC, for a variance from the zoning
ordinance for 3930 St. Mary?s Road, to increase the sign height from 35 feet
allowed to 100 feet. The property is zoned GC.
Mr. Graddy explained the research that went into requesting the 100 feet
variance. They placed a boom truck in the spot and lifted a sheet of plywood
to various heights in order to determine where the sign would be best viewed
from the interstate. Mr. Graddy stated most of their guests come from
travelers on Interstate 185; therefore, it was necessary to raise the sign to
the 100 feet in order for them to be able to get off the interstate in time.
He stated the sign would be lighted but will not be a LED sign.
There was no opposition present for this appeal.
Mr. Wade made a motion to grant this request due to the height research that
was done. The new height is necessary in order for the travelers to get off
the interstate on time. Mr. Hart seconded the motion.
CASE NO. 08-V069-GRANTED
Mr. Warren Mason representing James Clark, III, for a variance from the zoning
ordinance for 5401 Whittlesey Boulevard, to increase the number of required
parking spaces from 41 to 54. The property is zoned GC.
Mr. Mason stated the additional spaces were needed due to the nature of the
business. The landscaping will meet and exceed the requirements.
There was no opposition present for this appeal.
Mr. Lewis made a motion to grant this request due to the fact it was only
increasing the number of spaces by 13 spaces, as well as exceed the existing
landscape requirements. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V070-GRANTED
Donna Langer on behalf of Cougar Village, for a variance from the zoning
ordinance for 4712 Milgen Road, to erect a wall sign, which is not permitted in
residential districts. The property is zoned RMF2.
Ms. Langer stated the wall sign would help to identify the address in emergency
situations, as well as improve the looks of the property. The complex is
rather large and does not have an entrance sign. She stated there were other
apartment complexes that were allowed wall signs. However, this property was
zoned residential, which is why the variance is necessary. She was also issued
a citation and told a variance would be required.
Ms. Patrice Holt was in attendance regarding the sign variance. Ms. Holt
stated she worked at Cooper Creek Pet Care and often used the sign as a
landmark giving directions to her office. She is not opposed to the wall sign,
in fact would like to see it allowed.
Mr. William Bray, in the audience, spoke up in support of the wall sign. His
office is located nearby and he would have no problem with the sign being
allowed.
Ms. Lisa Davis spoke in opposition of the sign variance. She stated the sign
would be unattractive.
Mr. Wade made a motion to grant this request due to the fact there were two (2)
people in favor of the wall sign. He further stated the sign would help
identify the property and also used the same logo of the Columbus State
University Cougars. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V071-GRANTED
Mr. Wylie Gray on behalf of Edgewood United Methodist Church, for a variance
from the zoning ordinance for 3969 Edgewood Circle, to increase the square
footage of a ground sign from 15 feet allowed to 42 feet shown. The property
is zoned RMF2.
Mr. Gray stated the church was left a bequeath and they wished to use it for a
sign. The sign will be internally lit and not a LED. Mr. Gray also stated the
sign pole would be cut down to 3 feet, will not face any residences and would
not obstruct traffic. If so desired, they are willing to put the sign?s light
on a timer. Mr. Gray mentioned the church would be willing to put the sign
closer to the church if necessary once it is evaluated.
There was no opposition present for this appeal.
Mr. Lewis made a motion to grant this request due to the fact the sign will be
lit and will replace the existing sign. Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V072-GRANTED
Warren Mason on behalf of Moon, Meeks, Mason & Vinson, Inc., for a variance
from the zoning ordinance for 4809 Armour Road, to reduce the front yard
setback from 25 feet required to 12 feet; reduce the side yard setback from 12
feet required to 5 feet; rear yard buffer from 10 feet required to 3 feet;
reduce the corner side yard setback from 25 feet required to 4 feet; and reduce
the street buffer from 5 feet required to 4 feet.
Also present was Mr. Marcus Coyle, the property owner, as well as Mr.
Stephens.
Mr. Mason stated that Mr. Coyle owned the parcel at the rear of 4809 Armour
Road. Mr. Coyle would like to place the building in the front with the parking
in the rear. Mr. Mason stated they had tried to place the parking in front,
however, that did not leave enough space for the building. Mr. Mason also
stated that they would keep the building off Armour Road as much as possible.
There is currently a landscape buffer.
There was no opposition present for this appeal. However, Mr. Coyle mentioned a
neighbor may have an issue with blocking his sign but the neighbor was not
present. Duck Ruddy, who is next door, thinks the building will improve the
area and did not oppose the setback reductions.
Mr. Wade made a motion to grant this request due to the fact that the engineer
played with the location and found the best fit was with the building in front
and parking in rear. He further stated that since Mr. Coyle owned the parcel
to the rear of the property there wouldn?t be an encroachment issue. Mr. Lewis
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. 08-V073-GRANTED
Mr. William Bray on behalf of Endocrine Consultants, for a variance from the
zoning ordinance for 2425 Brookstone Centre Parkway, to increase the number of
parking spaces from 37 to 83. The property is zoned CO.
Gina, the office manager at Endocrine Consultants, was also in attendance.
Mr. Bray stated the additional parking spaces were needed in order to alleviate
parking traffic. Currently the parking spills over into the cul-de-sac. On
any given day the office will see between 325-475 patients. Mr. Bray advised
the owner had purchased the parcel in the rear of this property for future
expansion. However, at this time a building expansion was not planned.
There was no opposition present for this appeal.
Mr. Hart made a motion to grant this request due to the fact the owner
purchased the parcel behind the building in order to expand his business. Mr.
Hart further explained the increase in parking spaces was due to their need.
Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. King made a motion to accept the minutes from the July 2008 meeting as
written. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
Mr. King made a motion to excuse Mr. Borom from the meeting due to being out of
town on business. Motion was seconded and all members were in agreement. Mr.
Borom was excused from the September meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 3:00 p.m.
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Ralph King William L. Duck, Jr.
Chairperson Secretary
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Wright Wade Danny Cargill
Vice Chairperson Acting Secretary
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