HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/16/1999 - MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING - JUNE 16, 1999
Present: Mr. Carlton Wright, Chairman
Mr, Richard Jones
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. Tim Beard, Secretary
Absent: Mr. Herbert Snyder
Mr. Eldon Karr
Mr, Wright called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Mr. McNeil moved approval of the agenda. Mr.
Jones seconded the motion which carried unanimously.,
PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTS
Variance requested by James D, Moore of Section 30- 41- 3(B)2.b of the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet. The
purpose of this request is to construct a detached garage, located at 6533 Woodbrook
Drive, Windsor Hills Magisterial District,
Mr. Moore presented his request, beginning by noting the property's severe rear yard
topographic conditions and how any building placed there would disrupt the existing septic
system. He described the proposed structural footprint (24' square) and architecture (one
story; brick and vinyl). The applicant stated that all adjoining property owners, to his
knowledge, supported the request, particularly those immediately south of the subject site
who would be the most impacted, In his justification for hardship, Mr. Moore stated that
he would have changed the chronological order of projects on -site had he known of this
ordinance requirement which would have altered the home's rear building line regarding
a recently attached rear deck. Had this addition been constructed after the proposed
garage, the garage could have been built in its preferred location without a variance (only
a 3' side yard standard would have been in effect). Mr. Jones inquired as to the height
of the finished rear wall of the proposed garage. Mr. Moore replied that the entire rear of
the structure would be walled and that no exterior storage area would be available
underneath portions of the garage floor. One neighbor spoke in opposition to the request
based on his concern for a precedent being established and noting his desire for all
neighborhood building restrictions to be maintained.
Mr, Jones moved to approve the request due to severe topographic conditions and the
lack of other viable locations for building onsite. Mr„ McNeil seconded the motion which
passed with the following vote:
AYES: Jones, Wright, McNeil
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Karr, Snyder
2. Variance requested by L. C. Peters of Section 30- 42- 3(A)3.a and 3.b of the Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the minimum lot area from 7,200 square feet to 4,330
square feet and to 4,569 square feet, respectively, and to reduce the minimum lot
frontage from 60 feet to 41.35 feet and to 43.65 feet, respectively, on a publicly owned
and maintained street. The purpose of this request is to subdivide an existing parcel,
located in the 5300 block of Century Drive, Hollins Magisterial District.
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Ed Natt, attorney for the petitioner, presented this request describing the unusual history
of the subject property dating back to rezoning in the middle- 1980's for residential
construction. Mr.. Natt stated that the property conformed with all ordinances at that time
and that, unlike several other properties developed by L. C. Peters nearby, the applicant
maintained ownership of this site and inadvertently failed to officially record the platted,
approved subdivision of the property in 3985. Mr. Natt believed this technically provides
uniqueness compared to other lots developed by the petitioner. The attorney noted that
the actual recording is not necessary until such time as property conveyance occurs.,
One citizen inquired about previous sales of the developed property. There have
apparently been no other transactions involving this site.
Mr. McNeil moved to approve the request. Mr. Jones seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Jones, Wright, McNeil
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Karr, Snyder
AP o val of Minut
Mr. McNeil moved to approve the minutes of April 21, 1999. Mr. Jones seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Beard, Secretary
Board of Zoning Appeals