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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 27, 2016 MINUTES OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS i September 27, 2016 1) Call to Order A meeting of the Jeffersonville Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 7:16 p.m. in the Council Chambers, First Floor, Jeffersonville, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Chairperson, Mike McCutcheon called the meeting to order. 2) Roll Call The roll was called by the Planning & Zoning Director, Nathan Pruitt and those Members present were: Rita Fleming, Christopher Fox, Mike McCutcheon, and Connie Sellers. Those Members not present: None. Also present were Linda Mills, Secretary, Nathan Pruitt, Planning&Zoning Director, and Les Merkley, Planning & Zoning Attorney. 3) Approval of Minutes Upon a motion made by Connie Sellers and seconded by Rita Fleming, the minutes of the regular meeting July 26, 2016 and August 30, 2016 meetings were approved as written. 4) Oath Les Merkley, Attorney for the Board of Zoning Appeals administered the oath to all those intending to provide testimony before the Board of Zoning Appeals. (SECRETARY'S NOTE: ALL PLAT MAPS, PHOTOS, ETC. PRESENTED BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON THIS DATE CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. 5) New Business 1) BZA-16-61 The next item to come before the Board was an application filed by David Sanders requesting development plan approval for property located at 1317 E 10th Street. The proposed development is a 1,760 square-foot gas station and convenience store. David Sanders appeared before the Board confirmed he received the oath and stated the following: • This was a gas station at 10th and Main Streets but has been vacant for a number of years; Jeffersonville Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting—September 27, 2016 Page 1 of 3 i • Requesting some variances to allow the development of the property to continue more or less as it previously had; • There will be major upgrades to the building fagade; • Will bring all the lighting into compliance; • We do have some issues, two of the four drives (in and out) will be eliminated with the 10`h Street widen project; • The drives will be 42 feet which is in access of the standard; • The distance from the intersection is less than the normal standard of 200 feet; • We are requesting one parking space less than what the standard is; • Requesting a variance for parking distribution; • This is an existing site; and • Pedestrian access will be handle by the City of Jeffersonville. Nathan Pruitt stated that the City will be installing sidewalks, the one thing I would like to make certain for developers is that we have a pedestrian crossing and at their cost make sure the developers have the zebra stripes. Another concern is the 42' width entrance we have our width at 26' for a reason but saying that the City has already agreed to this plan. Christopher Fox asked if the existing tanks have been inspected. David Sanders stated that they have and that they must be inspected, cleaned and re-lined before they can be used. No letter of phone calls were received in opposition or in favor of this application. Thereafter, the Board made the Following Findings of Fact: 1. The variance of the development standards would not be injurious to the public health, safety, moral and general welfare of the community; 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance would not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; and 3. The strict application of the terms of the Ordinance would result in a practical difficulty. The situation shall not be self-imposed, nor be based on a perceived reduction of or restriction of economic gain. Based on the findings described above, the Board approved the development standard variances on a vote of 4-0 as presented. 7. Reports from Officers, Committees, and Staff Mike McCutcheon stated that the Board Members was in the audience when Nathan Pruitt made his presentation to the Plan Commission and stated that it is existing to be involved in the progress of our City. i Jeffersonville Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting—September 27, 2016 Page 2 of 3 8. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. �C Mike McCutcheon, Chairperson Submitt y Mills, Secret y Jeffersonville Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting—September 27, 2016 Page 3 of 3