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Meeting Name: Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/24/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Electronic Meeting
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21-0367 1D-1Minutes of the January 27, 2021 ZBA MeetingMinutesMinutes of the January 27, 2021 ZBA MeetingApproved by the Board and forwarded  Action details Not available
21-0368 1E-1ZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedroomsPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedrooms and a bathroom to the existing single-story residence. The home is nonconforming as it does not meet the required average front setback. The proposed construction will not encroach further into any of the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
21-0368 1 ZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedroomsPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedrooms and a bathroom to the existing single-story residence. The home is nonconforming as it does not meet the required average front setback. The proposed construction will not encroach further into any of the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
21-0368 1 ZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedroomsPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedrooms and a bathroom to the existing single-story residence. The home is nonconforming as it does not meet the required average front setback. The proposed construction will not encroach further into any of the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
21-0368 1 ZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedroomsPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-001; 909 Duncan Street Matthew Robbins of Robbins Construction, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure. A second story addition is being constructed that will add three bedrooms and a bathroom to the existing single-story residence. The home is nonconforming as it does not meet the required average front setback. The proposed construction will not encroach further into any of the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Residential.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0370 1E-2ZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and drivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and driveway along Amherst Avenue and are requesting to allow the existing curb-cut on Chandler Road to remain and not be closed. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Dwelling.   Action details Not available
21-0370 1 ZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and drivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and driveway along Amherst Avenue and are requesting to allow the existing curb-cut on Chandler Road to remain and not be closed. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Dwelling.   Action details Not available
21-0370 1 ZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and drivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and driveway along Amherst Avenue and are requesting to allow the existing curb-cut on Chandler Road to remain and not be closed. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Dwelling.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0370 1 ZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and drivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-002; 801 Amherst Avenue R. Thomas Bray and Jeri Hollister, property owners, are seeking variances from Sections 5.19.10 (D) Driveways and Section 5.19.8 (A) Design of Vehicle Parking Facilities. The applicants are proposing a new curb cut and driveway along Amherst Avenue and are requesting to allow the existing curb-cut on Chandler Road to remain and not be closed. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Dwelling.   Action details Not available
21-0371 1E-3ZBA21-003; 1908 Scottwood Avenue Shannan Gibb-Randall of In-Site Design Studio, Inc. representing the property owners is seeking a variance from Section 5.26.2 Fences in order to construct stone pillars five feet eight inches in height and the wall at 10Public Hearing OnlyZBA21-003; 1908 Scottwood Avenue Shannan Gibb-Randall of In-Site Design Studio, Inc. representing the property owners is seeking a variance from Section 5.26.2 Fences in order to construct stone pillars five feet eight inches in height and the wall at 100 percent opacity. The maximum height of fences in front yards is four feet tall and 50 percent opacity. The property is zoned R1A, Single-Family District.   Action details Not available
21-0371 1 ZBA21-003; 1908 Scottwood Avenue Shannan Gibb-Randall of In-Site Design Studio, Inc. representing the property owners is seeking a variance from Section 5.26.2 Fences in order to construct stone pillars five feet eight inches in height and the wall at 10Public Hearing OnlyZBA21-003; 1908 Scottwood Avenue Shannan Gibb-Randall of In-Site Design Studio, Inc. representing the property owners is seeking a variance from Section 5.26.2 Fences in order to construct stone pillars five feet eight inches in height and the wall at 100 percent opacity. The maximum height of fences in front yards is four feet tall and 50 percent opacity. The property is zoned R1A, Single-Family District.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0372 1E-4ZBA21-004; 1104 South Forest Avenue Scott Klaasen, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to modify a three-unit eight occupancy rental and convert the structure to a two-unPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-004; 1104 South Forest Avenue Scott Klaasen, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to modify a three-unit eight occupancy rental and convert the structure to a two-unit twelve occupancy residence. The proposed changes include two additions to the rear elevation in order to square off the footprint of the home. The applicant is proposing to add two bedrooms and two bathrooms to both the attic and the basement. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family District.   Action details Not available
21-0372 1 ZBA21-004; 1104 South Forest Avenue Scott Klaasen, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to modify a three-unit eight occupancy rental and convert the structure to a two-unPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-004; 1104 South Forest Avenue Scott Klaasen, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to modify a three-unit eight occupancy rental and convert the structure to a two-unit twelve occupancy residence. The proposed changes include two additions to the rear elevation in order to square off the footprint of the home. The applicant is proposing to add two bedrooms and two bathrooms to both the attic and the basement. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family District.Held and Closed  Action details Not available
21-0373 1E-5ZBA21-005; 201 South First Avenue Amanda Caldwell of Ideal Due-Diligence, representing the property owners, is seeking a variance from Section 5.24.5 (B) Other Mixed-use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose Districts Area in order to install a 636 squaPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-005; 201 South First Avenue Amanda Caldwell of Ideal Due-Diligence, representing the property owners, is seeking a variance from Section 5.24.5 (B) Other Mixed-use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose Districts Area in order to install a 636 square foot wall sign on the east façade of the building. The maximum sign area allowed for this property is 200 square feet. The property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District.Held and Closed  Action details Not available
21-0373 1 ZBA21-005; 201 South First Avenue Amanda Caldwell of Ideal Due-Diligence, representing the property owners, is seeking a variance from Section 5.24.5 (B) Other Mixed-use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose Districts Area in order to install a 636 squaPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-005; 201 South First Avenue Amanda Caldwell of Ideal Due-Diligence, representing the property owners, is seeking a variance from Section 5.24.5 (B) Other Mixed-use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose Districts Area in order to install a 636 square foot wall sign on the east façade of the building. The maximum sign area allowed for this property is 200 square feet. The property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District.Held and ClosedFail Action details Not available
21-0374 1E-6ZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear oPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear open space to be impervious, the owner is requesting to occupy 62.5 percent of the rear open space. The owner is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure in order to construct a second story to the existing residence and to expand the existing front porch. The porch and second story will not encroach further into the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Dwelling.   Action details Not available
21-0374 1 ZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear oPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear open space to be impervious, the owner is requesting to occupy 62.5 percent of the rear open space. The owner is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure in order to construct a second story to the existing residence and to expand the existing front porch. The porch and second story will not encroach further into the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Dwelling.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0374 1 ZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear oPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear open space to be impervious, the owner is requesting to occupy 62.5 percent of the rear open space. The owner is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure in order to construct a second story to the existing residence and to expand the existing front porch. The porch and second story will not encroach further into the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Dwelling.   Action details Not available
21-0374 1 ZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear oPublic Hearing OnlyZBA21-006; 1135 Birk Avenue Jeffrey Heinz Willard, property owner, is requesting a variance of 27.5 percent from Section 5.16.6 (A)(2D) in order to construct a 917 square foot two-story detached garage. The ordinance allows a maximum of 35% of the rear open space to be impervious, the owner is requesting to occupy 62.5 percent of the rear open space. The owner is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure in order to construct a second story to the existing residence and to expand the existing front porch. The porch and second story will not encroach further into the required setbacks. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Dwelling.Held and ClosedFail Action details Not available
21-0375 1H-1Various Communication to the ZBAReport or Communication Various Communication to the ZBAReceived and Filed  Action details Not available