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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/15/1999 - MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING -SEPTEMBER 15, 1899 Present: Mr. Carlton Wright, Chairman Mr. Richard Jones Mr, Elden Karr Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Tim Beard, Secretary Mr. Terry Harrington Absent: Mr, Herbert Snyder Mr.. Wright called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m, Mr. McNeil moved approval of the agenda. Mr. Jones seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTS Administrative Appeal requested by Virginia Varsity Transfer, Inc. of the Zoning Administrator's interpretation of Section 30- 85- 19(A)5. of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance prohibiting door openings for any mini- warehouse cubicles to be constructed facing residentially zoned property, located at 5889 Starkey Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. John Lugar, President of Virginia Varsity Transfer, presented his firm's request noting that the business opened in May of this year and that site development is being phased in order to resolve problems and associated costs presented by a creek, a gas pipeline and topography. The applicant stated that he interpreted the ordinance to mean that no outside storage cubicles could face residential zones„ Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Lugar explained that he understood the aesthetic purposes of this ordinance section which is why his design includes an interior hallway with standard walk -in doors facing his neighbors and that his site plan has changed from the original master plan due to a consolidation of proposed buildings. Mr. Harrington then presented his position as Zoning Administrator highlighting the intent of the ordinance and the fact that site development costs should not be considered as factors in the Board's decision. The Board proceeded into a long discussion on the County's project approval, occupancy and construction phasing policies. Freda Carper, whose parents' property adjoins the Virginia Varsity site, spoke against the request. Mr. Karr moved to deny the appeal citing the Zoning Administrator's application of this ordinance within the County's phased project development approval process. Mr. McNeil seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Karr, Jones, Wright, McNeil NAYS: None ABSENT: Snyder 2. Variance requested by Bo & Rachel White of Section 30- 34- 3(B)1,a of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 24 feet. The purpose of this request is to construct a front porch addition onto the existing dwelling, located at 7375 Fernway Drive, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. F Mr. White presented his request by explaining that he and his wife purchased the property in May of last year and intended from the beginning to construct a front porch. Apparently a realtor involved in this transaction mistakenly led the applicants to believe that a front porch could be added through the normal building permit process. The petitioner also noted on -site drainage problems. Mr. Karr suggested limiting the length of the proposed porch as a potential solution.. Tom Anderton, an adjoining neighbor of the White's, spoke in support of the request noting that other setback violations exist in Carriage Hills and that surveying discrepancies may have occurred in this case. Mr. Jones moved to deny the request based on other construction alternatives available to the petitioners, Mr McNeil seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Karr, Jones, Wright, McNeil NAYS: None ABSENT: Snyder 3. Variance requested by George A. Thomas of Section 30- 34- 3(B )1.b of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required front yard setback from 90 feet to 25 feet. The purpose of this request is to construct a detached garage in front of the existing dwelling located at 3715 Sandlewood Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District, Mr. Thomas presented his request explaining how the nonconforming storage building that previously stood in his front yard was removed earlier this year. The petitioner then planned to build a larger structure approximately in the same place for which a permit had been issued in error. Mr. Wright asked Mr. Thomas if any room existed toward the rear of the site that the proposed garage could fit into, The applicant replied that only an approximate 15 -foot perimeter exists along the unusually angled rear and west side yards within which to build. Board members also noted the severe downslope along the rear and west side of the Thomas property. Mr. McNeil moved to approve the request based on topographic conditions onsite. Mr. Karr seconded the request which carried with the following vote: AYES: Karr, .tones, Wright, McNeil NAYS: None ABSENT: Snyder A p provaI_ .e IN Ae_s_ Mr. McNeil moved to approve the minutes of June 16, 1999. Mr. Karr seconded the motion which carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �� Tim Beard, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals