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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/15/2020 - Minutes01 A County of Roanoke D BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES JULY 15, 2020 Mr. Richard Jones, Chairman Mr. Robert Arthur Mr. George Assaid Mr. Eric Thomas Mr. Carlton Wright Staff Present: Ms. Rebecca James, Secretary Ms. Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. William Richardson Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr, Thomas made a motion to approve the January 15, 2020, minutes. Mr. Arthur seconded the motion, which passed 4-0-1, with Mr. Assaid abstaining, APPROVAL OF SECRETARY AND ALTERNATES Mr. Wright made a motion to appoint Ms. James Secretary, He also included having staff as alternates. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING The petition of a variance requested by Thomas and Whitney Blaszak of Section 30-41- 3(B)1 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the minimum front setback for a primary structure from 30 feet to 23 feet. The purpose of this request is to construct a cover over an existing stoop located at 5416 Flintlock Lane, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Ms. Whitney Blaszack provided a PowerPoint presentation,, noting the front door of the house is the only entry way to the house without a full flight of stairs. Mr. Thomas Blaszak stated it is easier for the children to come into the house at the front entrance. He stated the driveway is very steep and they do not use it in the winter, noting they park in, front of the house using the front door as their main entrance. He stated packages delivered to the house get wet. Ms. Blaszack stated there is no existing covering over the door. She stated the cover over the stoop would provide a place for them to watch the children while they play. She discussed the topography of the property. She stated they bring the groceries in through the front door. She stated they have lived in the house for three years. She stated her original dream was to extend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES JULY 15, 2020 the porch across the full front of the house, noting they scaled their plans back due to the zoning regulations. She reviewed the concept plan, noting they want to respect the zoning ordinance. She stated they watch the children play from the front stoop. Mr. Blaszack stated the existing stoop is brick. He stated the children are outside a lot now. He stated the house is on a flat cul-de-sac and they want to be able to watch them without being in the sun and heat. Ms. Blaszak stated the sun beats directly on the front door, noting the children have burned their hands on the hot door. Mr. Jones opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Jones closed the public comment portion of the meeting. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the variance request based on the following findings pursuant to Section 15.2-2309 of the Code of Virginia: the applicant for the variance has proven, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance would unreasonably restrict utilization of the property. Mr. Jones requested the motion include the width of the structure will not exceed 18 feet. Mr. Wright amended his motion to include that the width of the structure will not exceed 18 feet. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion which passed with the following vote: AYES: Arthur, Assaid, Jones, Thomas, Wright NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None COMMENTS There being no further business, Mr. Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Susan McCoy, Recording S&zktary Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals C CC ct, iV,n ' R ecca .tames, Secretary Roanoke County Board of Aing Appeals Page 2 of 2