HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 14,2017 MINUTES OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
March 14, 2017
1) Call to Order
A meeting of the Jeffersonville Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, March
14, 2017 at 8:17 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, Dave Stinson and
Steve Webb. Those Members not present: None. Also present were Linda Mills,
Secretary, Shawn Dade, Planning & Zoning Coordinator, Nathan Pruitt, Planning &
Zoning Director, and Les Merkley, Planning&Zoning Attorney.
3) Approval of Minutes
Upon a motion made by Christopher Fox and seconded by Rita Fleming, the minutes of
the regular meeting February 28, 2017 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-17-19
The next item to come before the Board was an application filed by Joseph Bennett
requesting a special exception use to operate storage area and tow lot at 5101 Shungate
Road. This particular use is a special exception use in the 12 zoning district.
Joseph Bennett appeared before the Board confirmed he received the oath and stated the
following:
• This will be a storage lot;
• Cars will be turned over every fifteen days;
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• Will do a traffic study want to make sure everything is safe;
• This will be indoor storage facility;
• One acre will be paved, I have a 2 acre lot and quarter of that will be paved;
• Tow trucks will be stored outside;
• 24 wreckers outdoor paved area for fleet only; and
• Will be fencing the lot and the entrance will be landscaped.
Shawn Dade stated that he received several calls with concerns about traffic safety.
Thereafter, the Board made the Following Findings of Fact:
1. The special exception will not be injurious to the public health, safety, moral
and general welfare of the community;
2. The requirements and development standards for the requested use prescribed
by this Ordinance will be met;
3. Granting the special exception will not be subvert the general purposes of the
Zoning Ordinance and will not permanently injure other property and uses in
the same district; and
4. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district therein,
the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and the Jeffersonville
Comprehensive Plan.
Based on the findings described above, the Board approved the Special Exception use
vote of 5-0 with the following conditions:
o Fence will be screened; and
o No outdoor storage of wrecked vehicles.
2) BZA-17-20
The next item to come before the Board is an application filed by Black Diamond Pest
Control requesting variances from the development standards for property located at 4911
Hamburg Pike. The applicant is proposing to add onto an existing accessory structure.
Currently, the existing accessory structure is approximately 3,360 square feet, and the
applicant is proposing a 1,760 square foot addition. The existing building received a
variance from the development standards for side setback distance(BZA-10-05) for a side
setback of 12.5 ft. The addition would also have a 12.5 ft. side setback. There is what of
12.5 ft. The addition would also have a 12.5 ft. side setback. There is what appears to be
drainage area in close proximity to the proposed addition site.
Ty Raver appeared before the Board confirmed he received the oath and stated the
following:
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• Proposing addition to garage;
• Currently a 7 bay pole barn; and
• New layout does not hit the drainage ditch.
Shawn Dade stated that he received one letter with concerned about the drain
Thereafter, the Board made the Following Findings of Fact: age area.
1. The variance of the development standards would not be injurious t
Public health, safety, moral and general welfare of the community, ° the
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the v
would not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, and anance
3. The strict application of the terms of the Ordinance would result in ara
difficulty. The situation shall not be self-imposed, nor be based ocaln
Perceived reduction of or restriction of economic gain. a
Based on the findings described above, the Board approved the development
variances on a vote of 5-0 as presented.
opment standard
7. Re 2011s from Officers Committees and Staff
None.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Boardthe meeting
8:35 p.m. , n g was adjourned at
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*MikeMc utcheon, Chairperson
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ills, Secret
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