HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-02 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on March 2, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. in
Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
MINUTES: February 2, 2009
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ACTION TAKEN
Approved
BOA 09-3223 (HIX / 504 E. LAFAYETTE, 485) Approved
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Robert Kohler
Bob Nickle
Mark Waller
James Zant
STAFF PRESENT
Jesse Fulcher
Andrew Garner
David Whitaker
MEMBERS ABSENT
Sheree Alt
Steven Bandy
William Chesser
STAFF ABSENT
Dara Sanders
Board of Adjustment Chair Bob Kohler called the meeting to order at 3:45 PM.
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Old Business:
1. Approval of the February 2, 2009 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes.
Motion:
Board Member Zant made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2009
BOA Meeting. Board Member Nickle seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the
motion passed with a vote of 4-0-0.
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New Business:
BOA 09-3223 (HIX / 504 E. LAFAYETTE, 485): Submitted by PRESTON BACON
for property located at 504 E. LAFAYETTE STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4,
SINGLE FAMILY — 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.43 acres. The
request is for a front setback variance to allow the existing carport to be converted to a
garage.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report, recommending approval of the
request.
Board Member Kohler asked if carports were allowed in setbacks?
Fulcher clarified the nonconforming structure ordinance for carports and stated that
carports were treated the same as other structures.
Preston Bacon, applicant, stated that he was the contractor and was planning to enclose
the existing carport.
Board Member Kohler stated that it would be fully enclosed and attached to the house.
Board Member Nickle asked if the carport would be extended any closer to the street.
Bacon stated that the carport would not be expanded.
Motion:
Board Member Nickle made a motion to approve the request with conditions as listed in
the staff report. Board Member Waller seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion passed with a vote of 4-0-0.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR NEXT YEAR
Board Member Zant nominated Board Member Kohler for chair. Board Member
Waller seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 4-0-0.
Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning, discussed new ordinances for reduced
building setbacks, accessory structures, and accessory yard structures over easement.
Board Member Nickle stated that any accessory structure permitted over on easement
should be recorded with the deed.
All business being concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 PM.
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