HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/16/2008 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING —JANUARY 16, 2008
BZA Members Mr. Kevin Barnes, Chairman
Present: Mr.
Richard Jones
Mr.
Eric Thomas
Mr.
Eldon Karr
Mr.
Carlton Wright
Staff Present: Mr. John Murphy, Secretary
Mr. Bill Richardson
Mr. Christopher Patriarcha
Mr. Joseph Obenshain
Ms, Lindsay Blankenship
Mr. Barnes called the meeting to order at 7;05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Jones moved to approve the amended agenda. Mr. Karr seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Board conducted a discussion on the election of the future chairman
position being based on seniority. Staff will set up a proposed rotation for
future elections based on seniority.
Mr. Barnes moved to nominate Mr. Jones as 2008 BZA Chairman.
Mr. Karr seconded the motion.
AYES: Karr, Thomas, Jones, Wright, Barnes
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN:
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Mr. Barnes moved to nominate Mr. Wright as 2008 BZA Vice Chairman.
Mr. Thomas seconded the motion.
AYES: Barnes, Karr, Thomas, Wright, Jones
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN:
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE SECRETARIES
Mr. Murphy recommended reappointment of Mr. William A. "Bill"
Richardson as alternate BZA Secretary and the appointment of Mr.
Christopher Patriarca as an additional alternate BZA Secretary for the 2008
calendar year. Mr. Murphy was also reappointed as Secretary for 2008
calendar year.
Action passed by unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION OF 2007 BZA ACTIVITY — 2007 ANNUAL REPORT AND
2008 PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR
The Board reviewed the activity list with no comments. Report will be filed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES for November 21 2007
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the minutes with one minor change to
the voting record. The change was noted.
Mr. Karr seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Thomas, Karr, Barnes, Jones, Wright
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
COMMENTS
Mr. Obenshain and the Board discussed the Code of Virginia related to the
authority of the Board of Zoning Appeals and related issues with regards to
the approval of variances. Extensive discussion was conducted concerning
multiple variance cases in a specific neighborhood and the potential need
to make revisions to the zoning ordinance to address such issues.
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The Board of Zoning Appeals entertained the idea of a joint work session
meeting with the Planning Commission to communicate some ideas and
improve communications.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Approved:
John Murphy, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals
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