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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-12-03 Minutes• • MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Council Chamber Dec. 3, 1959 Present: Mr. Loris Stanton Mr. George Bowen Mr. J.F. Robinson Mr. Clarence Young Mr. Harold E. Lieberenz Mr. & Mrs. Billy R. Horne, applicants Mr. F.A. Pothast, applicant. 3:30 P. M. Absent: Mr. L. M. Mc Goodwin Mr. Clarence Young, acting chairman, called the meeting to order and asked the secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting, which were read and approved. Mr, Bowen Yes Mr. Lieberenz was asked to present the first application of Mr. & Mrs. Billy R. Horne of 940 Rush Drive. Mr. & Mrs. Horne wishes to make an extension to the residence to the west. This extension will be closer to the west property line than allowed by the zoning ordinance. Mr. Lieberenz stated that the Horne's residence is back 33-1/2 ft, from the street as are most of the houses on that street. Mr. Stanton asked if there were any objections from the neighbors. Mrs. Horne said she talked to the neighbors immediately south and there weren't any objections. Mr. Lieberenz stated that prior to the meeting he was asked how he felt about this particular addition to the Horne's residence. He stated that because of the distance between the two houses, he did not feel that the extension of the 8 ft. to the west could harm the people to the south. Mr. Young stated that he didn't believe this would cause a traffic problem at this corner. Mr. Horne stated they wanted to enlarge one room and this was the only way they felt that this could be done satisfactory. There being no further dtscussion, roll was called and a vote indicated: Mr. Young Yes Mr. Stanton Yes Mr. Robinson Yes Mr, Bowen Yes The application was granted )u8 J -2. (F. A.) The second application was that of Mr. Pothast of 1140 N. College Avenue Is (Vet View Motel). Mr. Pothast wishes to construct an addition to the motel and this extension would be closer to the north property line and closer to the street property line than allowed by the zoning ordinance. Mr. Bowen asked the reason this block of the street was the only one east of College not zoned as the other blocks north of North Street. Mr. Lieberenz stated that he hasn't heard the reason for it being zoned that way. Mr. Bowen wanted to know how far the proposed building would be from the north property line. Mr. Lieberenz reported four feet. Mr. Young wanted to know how close the existing building to the north is from the side property line. Mr. Pothast stated approximately 8 feet. (to setbacks) Mr. Young read Section 16 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Building Lines. He stated that the purpose of this ordinance is to prevent building too close to the street in the First Fire Zone along College Avenue, Mr. Robinson asked who owned the house to the north, and is it occupied. Mr. Pothast stated that he did not know who owned the building, but one apart- ment is occupoed and one empty. He stated that he could cut the room down to 15 ft. and make the room smaller. He wants to build five rooms ants have -t+rws&terieson-theaxewv on the new proposed addition to have two stories. • Mr. Young stated that if the Board voted against this application that Mr. Pothast could either wait until the Planning Commission decides if this particular area will be iezoned or take his problem to the City Council for their action, or wait for the zoning ordinance to be passed. The secretary was asked to read the Powers of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Robertson, who appeared with Mr. Pothast, asked if they alter their application to 15 ft, from the street property line, would it make a difference in their building. Mr. Pothast stated that it would. Mr. Robinson stafdd'. that he would have to check with the Planning Board or City Council about the zoning problem. He stated that Mr. Pothast could make an immediate relief to approach the Council to rezone that area, or could appeal that that particular section on zoning in the ordinance be amended. There being no further discussion, roll%,was called and a vote_. indicated. Mr. Bowen No Mr. Stanton No Mr, Robinson No Mr. Young No 0 The application was denied. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. l� /) � ) uh d , Secretary Approved/.C(�r) i/ e 4.c1 z�:p y I�IR