HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZA October 24, 2023 MINUTES OF THE
JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
October 24, 2023
Call to Order
Chairman Mike McCutcheon calls to order the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. It is Tuesday,
October 24, 2023, it is 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, Jeffersonville City Hall, 500
Quartermaster Ct., Jeffersonville, Indiana. The meeting was held in person; however, it was not
streamed live on the City's website or the City's Facebook page as the ProMedia Group was
absent from the meeting.
Roll Call
Chairman Mike McCutcheon was present. Other members present were Duard Avery, Dennis
Hill, Kelli Jones, and David Stinson. Also present were Planning & Zoning Attorney Les Merkley,
Planning and Zoning Director Chad Reischl, and Secretary Zachary Giuffre.
(Secretary's Note: All drawings, letters, photos, etc. presented before the Board of
Zoning Appeals on this date can be found in the office of Planning & Zoning.)
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from September 26, 2023. Ms. Jones made a motion to approve the
September 26, 2023 minutes. seconded by Mr. Stinson. Roll call vote. Motion passed 5-0.
Approval of Findings of Fact
Approval of the Findings of Fact. Ms. Jones made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact for the
September 26, 2023 docket items, seconded by Mr. Stinson. Roll call vote. Motion passed 5-0.
Approval of the Docket
Approval of the Docket. Ms. Jones made a motion to approve the docket, seconded by Mr.
Stinson. Roll call vote. Motion passed 5-0.
Oath
Chad Reischl administered the oath. When you speak, please state your name and
acknowledge that you took the oath.
Old Business
None
New Business
BZA-23-35 Development Standards Variance
Walnut Ridge Greenhouses Inc. filed a Development Standards Variance application for
property located at 4415 Hamburg Pike. The applicant requests variances from the
development standards for sign height and the placement of an EDDS sign component. The
property is zoned C2 (Commercial — Large Scale). The docket number is BZA-23-39.
David Julius stated he took the oath and the following:
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• We want to step into the next century and implement a digital sign on our existing
marquee to avoid changing the letters by hand.
• Planning and Zoning recommended that I lower the Walnut Ridge portion of the sign. We
will be bringing that part of the sign all the way down to the top of the marquee. 5ft of
height will be lost.
• We need the marquee up high to provide visibility as there are multiple obstacles in front
of the sign.
Chad Reischl stated our code requires that when electronic components are added to the sign,
the sign needs to come into compliance with our code. We are happy to work with the applicant
to bring the sign closer to our code while still allowing the business owner to advertise.
Open public comment
No comment
Closed public comment
Mr. McCutcheon asked have you had a chance to review the electronic sign ordinance?
David Julius stated yes, we submitted a letter from the sign company stating that the sign can
be programmed to meet the City's requirements.
Mr. McCutcheon stated we just want to make sure that Walnut Ridge is a good neighbor with
the installation of this sign as there is a senior living facility near the property.
Move to findings
The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Jeffersonville, having heard the application for
variance described above, and all opposition from parties claiming to be adversely affected
thereby, does now enter the following findings:
1. The variance of the development standards will not be injurious to the public health,
safety,morals, and general welfare of the community.
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not
beaffected in a substantially adverse manner.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will result in a practical
difficulty. This situation shall not be self-imposed, nor be based on a perceived reduction
of or restrictionof economic gain
Based on the findings described above, the Board does now approve this application. So
ordered this 24th of October, 2023.
Reports from Director and Staff
None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board of Zoning Appeals, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:40 pm.
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Mike McCutcheon, Chair Submitted by: Zachary Giuffre, Secretary
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