Zoning Board MinutesZBA minutes
August ZBA Minutes I. Meeting called to order 7:00 P.M. by chairperson Barbara Greene II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call: Members present: Greene, French, Joyce & Robson Absent: Jansen IV. Approval of minutes 6-20-05 Motion to approve by Robson; support by Joyce. All Ayes, one absent. Motion carried. Approval of minutes 7-18-05 Motion to approve by French; support by Joyce. Greene abstains due to absence. Three ayes, one abstain, one absent. Motion carried. V. PUBLIC HEARING Chair explains the formation , powers and duties of the ZBA and the public hearing procedure to be followed. Four members were present. Chair explained that a majority of three votes is needed to take action. With four members present, a tie vote would be defeated. Variances are granted to the property, not to the owner. Appeals of zoning board decisions are made in circuit court. The process to start an appeal takes 60-90 days. Chair reads 23.04C Requirements. Motion by Joyce; support by Robson that 23.04C has been met. Four Ayes, one absent. Motion carried. Chair reads 21.01 Administrative Standards. Motion by Robson; support by French that 21.01has been met. Four Ayes, one absent. Motion carried. Case #05-06 Robert Buchholz No correspondence. No public comment. ZBA members discuss case. Motion by Robson to approve variance of 20-feet instead of 22-feet (garage will be 28’x26’) Support by Joyce. Robson, aye; French, aye; Greene, nay; Jansen, absent; Joyce, aye Reasons:Robson; Not against 21.01 A thru O Consistent with 23.04 2D French; Board has right under 23.04 C within terms & conditions. Greene; 21.01H-not consistent Joyce; 23.04 C2B -consistent with. Case #05-08 Dennis Palmer Applicant states evidence of need. 7:35 P.M. Chair closes public hearing. Board discussion. Motion to approve by Robson: Motion dies for lack of support. Motion to approve by French; support by Robson Joyce, no; Greene, no; French, no; Robson, yes; one absent. Reasons: Joyce; No conditions for approval exist. Size too large in RF – 3.05.C. French; Too far outside ordinance regulation 3.05.C. Greene; 3.05.C Robson Chair asks petitioner if he would like to amend ? Mr. Palmer; yes to 40’ x 60’ Motion to support 40’x60’ by Robson; support by French. Discussion by board. Robson, yes; French, no; Greene, yes; Joyce, no; one absent. Tie is a no vote. Chair asks if petitioner would like to amend to less than 40’x60’? Mr. Palmer states no. Reasons: Robson; 23.04. C.2.C French; 3.05.C -too big for property. Greene; 3.05.C & 23.04.1 B -adverse property values. Joyce; 3.05.C Case #05-09 Scott Webb Mr. Webb gives evidence of need. In favor; David Schreiber Opposed; Letter from MDNR, Chair reads into record. 8:14 P.M. Chair closes public hearing. Board discussion. Motion to deny by Joyce; support by French. Board discussion. French, aye; Robson, aye; Greene, no; Joyce, aye; Jansen, absent Reasons: French; Sec.3.15.4.C.2- does not meet regulations of ordinance. Robson; 3.15.4.C.2- alternatives could met intent of ordinance. Greene; 16.05.B- structure is at best location. Joyce; 3.154- Does not meet intent of NRD. Case #05-10 Gage Foundation Mr. Gage explains case. In favor, none. In opposition, none. Chair closes public hearing. Board discussion. Motion to approve as requested by Robson; support by Joyce. Board discussion. French, aye; Joyce, aye; Greene, aye; Robson, aye; one absent. Reasons: Joyce; 23.04.2C, French; 23.04.2C, Robson; 3.15A4, Greene; 16.05.B & 3.15A4 9:01 P.M. return to case 05-08. Petitioner amends building size to 40’x52’. Motion by Robson to approve; support by Joyce. Board discussion. Robson, aye; French, no; Greene,aye; Joyce, aye; one absent Reasons: Robson; 23.04,French; 3.05 C 2, Greene; 23.04, Joyce; 23.04 VI. Discussion of Zoning Administrators request for interpretation. See attached letter. Motion by Robson; support by Joyce to accept 16.10 in NRD for septic. In other zones Health Department regulations will prevail for septics and wells. Board discussion. Joyce, aye;Fench, aye; Greene, aye;Robson, aye; Jansen, absent. 9:21 P.M. meeting adjourned. Secretary___________________________________ Date_______________________________________ Chair______________________________________ |
