BOARD
OF ZONING APPEALS
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 18, 2008
7:00
P.M.
1. Mr.
Linek called the public hearing to order at 7:00 P.M., with the following
members present: Mr. Linek, Mr. Wright,
Mr. Boruszewski, and Mr. Wells. Mr.Cline
was absent. Others present were: Lance Schultz, Lynda Yartin,
Joe Henderson, Vincent Vacheresse, and Robin Vacheresse.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF October 23, 2008, Regular Meeting. Mr. Wells moved to approve; Mr. Boruszewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wells, Mr. Boruszewski, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Linek voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.
3. SCHEDULED
MATTERS:
A. Review
and request for a motion to approve a height variance, a maximum square footage
variance, and a length to width variance for a detached garage at 8240 Long
Road. Mr. Henderson stated the applicant
proposed to build a detached garage on the rear of the property that would
encompass 1,152 square feet (24-ft x 48-ft).
He stated the purpose of the detached garage would be for general garage
use and would be a pole barn building with metal sides on three sides and
roof. He further stated they were
proposing either a vinyl or cedar lapboard on the elevation that is
perpendicular to Long Road.
Mr.
Henderson stated the applicant is requesting three variances for the proposed
detached garage. One for building
height, one for maximum square footage, and one for a length to width ratio. Mr. Henderson stated the maximum square
footage for a detached garage is 960 square feet in an R-1 zoned district and
this would be 192 square feet, which is 20 percent larger than allowed. He further stated the building height is one
foot taller than the 15 foot maximum, and the length to width would be a two to
one ratio. Mr. Henderson continued that
the garage would be located approximately 850-feet from the road and is on a
nontraditional lot of approximately 4.67 acres.
He stated the lot is rural in character, is not located in a
subdivision, and is surrounded by other large residential and agricultural
zoned parcels. Mr. Henderson stated
staff supports the height variance, a maximum square footage variance, and a
length to width variance for the detached garage with the following conditions:
1. That the maximum size on the detached garage shall not
exceed 1,152 square feet.
2. That the height of the detached garage
shall not exceed 16-feet.
3. That the dimensions of the detached
garage shall be 24-ft x 48-ft; a 2:1 length to width ratio.
Mr. Vacheresse was sworn and stated
he was present to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Vacheresse stated he felt the only issue
is the color as the owner wants a traditional barn and in her opinion that is
red. Mr. Schultz stated the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved the structure with the condition that it must match
the house. He stated since the house is
coming later we will need to ensure that the barn is compatible with the house. He stated when the plans are submitted he
will ensure it is compatible.
Mr. Boruszewski moved to approve the
request for a height variance, a maximum square footage variance, and a length
to width variance for a detached garage at 8240 Long Road with staff’s
conditions that the square footage shall not exceed 1,152 square feet, the
height shall not exceed 16-feet, and that the dimensions of the detached garage
shall be 24-ft x 48-ft, a 2:1 length to width ratio; Mr. Wells seconded the
motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wright, Mr.
Linek, Mr. Boruszewski, and Mr. Wells voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.
4. OTHER BUSINESS. No other business was brought forward.
5. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further Mr. Wells moved to adjourn, Mr. Boruszewski seconded the motion. Mr. Boruszewski, Mr. Wright, Mr. Linek, and Mr. Wells voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 4-0. The Board of Zoning Appeals adjourned at 7:10 P.M., December 18, 2008.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Lynda D. Yartin, Municipal Clerk