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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-04 MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting October 04, 2010 Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on October 4, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. in Room 111 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. ITEMS DISCUSSED ACTION TAKEN MINUTES: September 13, 2010 Approved Page 2 BOA 10-3674 (Paul Regan, 485) Approved Page 3 MEMBERS ABSENT Sheree Alt Steven Bandy Robert Kohler Mark Waller Kristen Knight Evan Niehues Nancy Firmin STAFF PRESENT STAFF ABSENT Jesse Fulcher Andrew Garner Data Sanders Jason Kelley Jeremy Pate Board of Adjustment Chair Bob Kohler called the meeting to order at 3:55 PM. Board of Adjustment Meeting October 04, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Approval of the minutes from the September 13, 2010 Board of Adjustment meeting. Motion• Commissioner Knight made a motion to approve the September 13, 2010 Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Alt seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0. Board of Adjustment Meeting October 04, 2010 Page 3 of 3 BOA 10-3674 (Paul Regan/531 E. Maple St, 324): Submitted by ALAN REID for property located at 531 E. MAPLE STREET. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 0.90 acres. The request is for lot width, lot area, and side setback variances in order to subdivide an existing developed lot into two lots. Andrew Garner, Senior Planner, gave the staff report. Board Member Kohler discussed that this was an existing nonconforming lot. Board Member Waller discussed that the preferred method is to subdivide the property into conforming lots if possible, and also discussed that there was not a deprivation of rights in his opinion if the variances were not granted. Board Member Bandy stated that this lot split appears to be proposed simply to sell the homes on separate lots, and would not allow for future development opportunities. Alan Reid, applicant, discussed the background for the request and how the owner, Paul Reagan acquired the property. He described the process and through process as to why they are asking for the variance request, simply to permit for the sale of the homes on separate lots. He discussed that this is a historic part of town and these structures have been in place for a number of years. Board Member Kohler asked about the future development of this property. Garner discussed that this variance request would not permit additional density or additional residential units beyond that which was existing. He also discussed that the lot split would result in the property being more conforming as it would remove the apartment from the single family home and accessory dwelling unit, which is consistent with the requirements in the RSF-4 zoning district. Board Member Waller asked about the intent of the variance and verification that the property owner, Reagan Trust had legally given permission the applicant to speak on their behalf. Garner confirmed that the variance application was signed by the owner giving permission for Alan Reid to be the applicant representative. No public comment was presented. Motion: Board Member Knight made a motion to approve the request. Board Member Alt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed with a vote of 6-1-0, Waller voting no'. All business being concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45p.m.