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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING — NOVEMBER 15, 2006
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
Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary
Mr. Kevin Barnes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Jones moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Wright seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING PETITION
1. The petition of Aubrey D. Creasy for the request of a variance to
Section 30- 41- 3(B)2a., Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, in order to
reduce the side setback for an attached carport from 10 feet to 7 feet,
located at 5571 Capito Street, Hollins Magisterial District.
Mr. Barnes, Chairman, recused himself due to a potential conflict of
interest. Mr. Jones, Vice - Chairman, assumed the role of Chairman.
Mr. Aubrey Creasy, 5571 Capito Street, spoke regarding the request. He
explained the purpose of the request is to provide shelter for his wheelchair
bound daughter -in -law while getting in and out of the vehicle. He
discussed the plot plan and setbacks. Mr. Jones inquired if the plot plan is
the exact request. Mr. Creasy affirmed the plan is the requested variance.
He discussed the shape of the lot. Mr. Karr inquired about the type of
wheelchair being used. Mr. Creasy stated his daughter -in -law's disease is
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rapidly progressing. Mr. Karr inquired about how she will get into the house
without getting wet. Mr. Creasy explained that there is an entrance door on
the same side of the house. Mr. Thomas asked if any neighbors had
offered negative responses to the request. Mr. Creasy stated he has not
received any negative comments from neighbors. Mr. Thomas noted many
of the surrounding homes have carports. Mr. Karr and Mr. Jones
discussed the plot plan. Mr. Karr inquired about the requested size of the
carport. Mr. Creasy explained the carport has been designed so residents
can exit on either side of the vehicle.
Mr. Thomas made a motion to approve the variance request based on the
on the findings that the property is narrow and an unusual shape, such
hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the same zoning
district and the same vicinity, the authorization of the variance will not be of
substantial detriment to adjacent property and the character of the district
will not be changed by granting the variance.
Mr. Karr seconded the motion with the following vote:
AYES: Thomas, Jones, Karr
NAYS: Wright
ABSTAIN: Barnes
Mr. Jones excused himself as Chairman and Mr. Barnes reassumed the
position of Chairman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Jones moved to approve the September 20, 2006 minutes as
amended.
Mr. Thomas seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Thomas, Karr, Barnes, Jones, Wright
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
COMMENTS
There were none.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Approved;
John Murphy, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals