HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-04 MinutesBoard of Adjustment Meeting
March 4, 2013
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MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on March 4, 2013 at 3:45 p.m. in Room
111 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
ACTION TAKEN
MINUTES: February 4, 2013 Approved
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New Business:
BOA 13-4319 (2600 N. GREGG/WHISTLE STOP PLAZA, 289):
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Approved
BOA 13-4321 (736 N. GARLAND/STEPHENSON, 444):
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Election of Chair
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MEMBERS PRESENT
Bob Kohler
Jeff Hagers
Tim Stein
Matthew Hoffman
Evan Niehues
Kristen Knight
STAFFPRESENT
Jesse Fulcher
Jason Kelley
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 PM.
Upon roll call all members were present.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Kristen Knight
Andrew Garner
Quin Thompson
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Approval of the minutes from the February 4, 2013 Board of Adjustment meeting.
Motion•
Board Member Stein made a motion to approve the February 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes.
Board Member Hoffman seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with
a vote of 6-0-0.
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BOA 13-4319 (2600 N. GREGG/WHISTLE STOP PLAZA, 289): Submitted by WHISTLE
STOP PLAZA, LLC for property located at 2600 N. GREGG. The property is zoned C-1,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL and contains approximately 2.19 acres. The applicant
requests a variance of the rear building setback.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report.
Board Member Kohler stated that the report does not clearly mention both buildings
needing a variance.
Fulcher stated that the site plan indicates two variances and that is the intent of the request.
Jason Kelley, City Attorney, stated that the notification was for one property, so it is fine
to include both variances.
Mitch Anderson, applicant, stated that they want to keep business in same location, this
will allow ownership to share improvements.
Board Member Knight asked if there was a concern with access.
Fulcher stated that the applicant has met with the Fire and Building Safety Departments
already.
No public comment.
Motion:
Board Member Kohler made a motion to approve BOA 13-4319 as requested by the
applicant. Board Member Hagers seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
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BOA 13-4321 (736 N. GARLAND/STEPHENSON, 444): Submitted by JOHN WILLIAM
KRUG, JR. for property located at 736 N. GARLAND. The property is zoned CS, COMMUNITY
SERVICES and contains approximately 0. 10 acres. The applicant requests a variance from the front
setback requirement.
Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, read the staff report.
Board Member Kohler asked what the existing square footage was.
Brittany Stephenson stated 750 square feet.
Board Member Kohler reminded everyone that the measurements are to the drip line.
Board Member Stein asked about the Urban Forester's comments.
Fulcher explained her recommendation based on the various site design options.
Board Member Niehues stated he understood the challenges with this type of
development.
Motion:
Board Member Knight made a motion to approve BOA 13-4321 as requested by
applicant. Board Member Stein seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion
passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
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Election of Board of Adjustment Chairman for 2013.
Board Member Kohler, nominated Board Member Knight to serve as chair.
Board Member Hagers seconded the motion.
Motion:
Board Member Kohler made a motion elect Kristen Knight as chair. Board Member
Hagers seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM.