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April 7, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APRIL 7, 2016
ROLL CALL: Liza Streett
Susan M. Istenes, Planning Director Ray Tait
Ken Heinz, Acting City Attorney Mary DeBenedetti
Rick Bliss Acting Chairman Mel Disney
Acting Chairman Disney called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.; acknowledging the late start. He welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that there are two matters up for consideration this evening and that there was a full complement of the Board (5 members) in attendance. All Board members and city staff introduced themselves. The minutes of the November 5, 2015 meeting were presented for approval. The minutes were approved after having been previously distributed to each member. The minutes of the March 3, 2016 meeting were presented for approval. There were a few changes that needed to be made including a correction to the spelling of Liza’s last name (Streett vs Street) throughout the document, and other minor changes. The minutes were approved, as amended/corrected, after having been previously distributed to each member. APPEAL FROM LAUREN STRUTMAN, ARCHITECT ON BEHALF OF BRUCE AND MICHELLE BRYAN, OWNERS, FOR THE PROPERTY AT 228 TOPTON WAY
Acting Chairman Disney verified that the applicant was in attendance. Those wishing to speak were sworn in by Kathy Scott, Planning Technician/Recording Secretary. Acting Chairman Disney asked if the City had any exhibits to present with regard to this appeal. Acting City Attorney Heinz presented the following exhibits:
A. City of Clayton Code of Ordinances & City Master Plan B. Zoning Review Application & Denial Letter C. Application for appeal D.
Zoning Review Application & Denial Letter C. Application for appeal D. Drawings submitted by applicant E. Staff Report F. Letter (original) signed by 9 neighboring property owners supporting the variance (which was just provided by the applicant)
Acting Chairman Disney asked the applicant if she had any objections to these exhibits being made part of the record.
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Ms. Strutman replied “no”. She informed the members that instead of a tear-down, the owners have decided to rehab the house and part of that rehab includes enlarging the existing box bay window on the front elevation to make it taller. A color photo of the house as it appears today was presented. A color rendering of the house after the proposed revision to the box bay was presented. Ms. Strutman indicated that they believe the enlargement will enhance the overall appearance of the home. She distributed a copy of the letter marked Exhibit “F” and a photo collage of other area homes with similar features to that being proposed. Ms. Strutman noted that a number of ranch homes contain taller features. She concluded by stating that she believes this is a simple request and asked if any of the members had any questions. Acting Chairman Disney asked if there were Trustees in that neighborhood. Ms. Strutman replied “no”. Hearing no further questions or comments from the members and hearing none from the audience, Rick Bliss made a motion to approve the variance as requested (a 2.6-foot variance from the required front yard setback of 30 feet (Section 405.1900.A.1). The motion was seconded by Mary DeBenedetti and unanimously approved by the Board. APPEAL FROM DAVID COOPERSTEIN, REPRESENTING KOL RINAH, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7701 MARYLAND AVENUE
Gary Feder, attorney representing Kol Rinah, and David Cooperstein, Kol Rinah’s VP of Facilities, were in attendance at the meeting. Mr.