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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-03 Minutes (2)MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on March 3, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ITEMS DISCUSSED ACTION TAKEN BOA 08-2926 (BLAKE JORGENSEN, 444): Approved Page 3 Election of a new chair for 2008, a one-year term. The chair will begin with the April meeting. James Zant Robert Kohler William Chesser (arrived after approval of minutes) Bob Nickle Mark Waller Sherrie Alt STAFFPRESENT Jesse Fulcher Dara Sanders David Whitaker MEMBERS ABSENT Eric Johnson STAFF ABSENT Andrew Garner Board of Adjustment Chair Bob Kohler called the meeting to order at 3:45 PM. Approval of the January 7, 2008 and February 4, 2008 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes. BOA 08-2926 (BLAKE JORGENSEN, 444): Submitted by BLAKE JORGENSEN for property located at 620/626 N. WHITHAM AVENUE. The property is zoned RMF -40, MULTI FAMILY - 40 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.37 acres. The request is for several variances of lot frontage, lot area, and setbacks to bring existing structures into compliance as well as the lot created by a lot split of the property. PLANNER: DARA SANDERS Dara Sanders, Current Planner, gave the staff report and included information regarding the lot split request, which is subject to the variance approvals. Board Member Nickle asked about the amended conditions of approval to allow for a two-family dwelling on Lot 6B. Sanders stated that the applicant brought up the condition of approval, which restricted the new lot to a single-family dwelling only, at the Subdivision Committee meeting and asked that a two-family dwelling also be allowed. Since a two-family dwelling requires a minimum lot area of 6,500 sq. ft., an additional variance is necessary. Board Member Kohler asked about the rear setback for Lot 7. The survey indicates an 8' setback, but it should be a 20' setback. Blake Jorgensen, applicant, stated that the lot line could be adjusted, so that the existing structure on Lot 7 would meet the 20' rear setback, but that he wanted to keep the lot lines straight. Board Member Nickle asked if the proposed building footprint for Lot 6B will change with a duplex. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planned, stated that the house footprint was shown at the 15' front setback line, because other houses in the area were constructed closer to the street. Additionally, allowing the house to shift towards the street would provide better protection for the existing tree on the property during construction. Blake Jorgensen stated that the house will have rear access and that the setbacks are consistent with the RSF-8 zoning district. Board Member Kohler asked if the driveway would provide parking for Lots 613 and 7. Blake Jorgensen discussed parking for each unit. Board Member Kohler stated that this was a good example of infill development that provided additional housing options. Board Member Nickle stated that it was a reasonable request and that the applicant could do apartments by right. Board Member Nickle asked if another condition needed to be added for the rear setback on Lot 7. Board Member Waller asked about the footprint for the duplex. Blake Jorgensen stated that a 25' front setback for Lot 613 would alter the footprint, reduce parking or require the removal of the tree. Board Member Chesser asked where the closest RSF-8 zoning was located. Fulcher stated that RSF-8 is a fairly new zoning district and is not yet common. No public comment. Motion• Board Member Nickle moved to grant approval of the applicant's request, with the removal of Condition of Approval #2, the addition of a rear setback variance for Lot 7 to allow an 8' setback (a 12' variance) and with all other conditions of approval. Board Member Zant seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed with a vote of 5-0-1, with Board Member Chesser not voting. Election: Election of a new chair for 2008, a one-year term. The chair will begin with the April meeting. Board Member Bob Kohler was reelected as Chair.