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07-09-1987 () <.) Q CITY OF EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS July 9, 1987 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL MINUTES The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Louise Martin, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. ROLL CALL Members present were: Robert Wolfe, Robert Garthwaite, Louise Martin, Ray Savini, Jimmie Newell and Alice Murphy. Also present was Beverly Kinney, recording secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked for approval of the minutes of June 11, 1987, and Mr. Newell moved they be accepted as written, seconded by Mr. Savini. Motion CARRIED 4-1, Mr. Garthwaite refraining from voting as he had not attended the meeting and Mrs. Murphy voting no. A discussion was then held as to the minutes of the meeting of May 14, 1987, said minutes being added to at the request of Mrs. Murphy. Mr. Savini moved the addition be accepted, seconded by Mr. Newell. Motion CARRIED 6-0. LIPSCOMB, MILDRED - Review of property at 111 East Park Avenue. Mrs. Martin stated there was a reply from the Utilities Department to the Board's inquiry as to the run off of water from the water tower on to the Lipscomb property. Mrs. Martin read the reply to the Board and asked if there was a discussion. A discussion then ensued as to ju&what variance Mrs. Lipscomb is seeking as Mrs. Murphy stated the problem seems to be whether Mrs. Lipscomb can keep her carport and her workshop, which contributes to over coverage of 170 feet. Mrs. Murphy also stated Mrs. Lipscomb's property i's in the process of transition and many of the businesses in that area have more coverage than should be allowed. The Board discussed the fact that the water damage has nothing to do with the Board of Adjustments, has nothing to do with reducing the coverage and that it is a problem for the City. Mr. Garthwaite then suggested the Board get back to discussingthe 30% over coverage. Mrs. Lipscomb explained they had put a carport there to protect the cars from the overflow, but Mrs. Murphy stated the Board does not decide a variance for any reason except that the variance may not go against the zoning ordinance. The Chairman then asked the Board to turn to the five criteria and a discussion followed as to whether Mrs. Lipscomb may want to have the property rezoned, go before the Planning and Zoning Board, possibly have the whole street rezoned. After reviewing each criteria, the Board voted 5-1 to not grant the variance, Mrs. Murphy voting yes. Mr. Wolfe then moved this case be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Board, saying they had to look at that whole street, as it is a conglomoration of different things and could relieve Mrs. Lipscomb's problem. Mr. Garthwaite seconded the motion and the motion CARRIED 6-0. Mrs. Martin then informed Mrs. Lipscomb the Buildinq Official will be advised of our action, and Mr. Garthwaite added it will really have to be the Building Official's decision to enforce the code, as we have denied the reqeust; we, as a Board, have acted on the request and have denied it. Mrs. Martin added our only recourse is for the Zoning Board to handle it because of the area, as Mr. Wolfe has Dreviously stated. o o o After a five minute break, Mrs. Martin announced there being no Old Business, the Board would please turn to MISCELLANEOUS, Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mr. Garthwaite nominated Mrs. Louise Martin as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Savini. Mrs. Murphy nominated Mr. Robert Garthwaite, who refused the nomination. Mr. Wolfe informed the Board that due to only one nomination, the secretary could cast one vote, according to parliamentary procedure. Mrs. Martin was elected Chairman and Mr. Newell then nominated Mr. Robert Garthwaite as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mrs. Murphy. Mr. Wolfe moved the nominations be closed, seconded by Mrs. Murphy. Mr. Wolfe again stated that due to only one nomination the secretary could cast a vote. Mr. Garthwaite was then elected Vice Chairman. REQUEST FOR NON-REAPPOINTMENT BY ALICE MURPHY. The Board declared this request has already been received by the Council and no action by the Board is necessary. REVIEW OF APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD. Mrs. Martin asked the Board to consider Mrs. Virginia A. Lawson as a member of the Board and after discussion, Mr. Garthwaite moved Mrs. Lawson be recommended to Council as a member of the Board of Adjustments, seconded by Mr. Wolfe. Motion CARRIED 6-0. There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Newell moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Savini. The meeting then adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes submitted by Dorothy C. Garrity Board of Adjustments Minutes of July 9, 1987, Meeting. -2-