August 5, 2021

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MINUTES

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AUGUST 5, 2021

ROLL CALL: RICK BLISS

LIZA STREETT

ABBY GOLDSTEIN ANNE BISHOP BRYCE WOOLLEN

CHAIRMAN GARY SOULE- ABSENT

ANNISA KUMEROW, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUSAN M. ISTENES, PLANNING DIRECTOR KEVIN O’KEEFE, CITY ATTORNEY

DARLA THOMPSON, COURT REPORTER

ACTING CHAIRMAN RICK BLISS called the meeting to order at approximately 17:00.

MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2021 WERE APPROVED WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS. MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2021 WERE APPROVED WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS.

An appeal from Jay Sparks, AIA, Applicant, on behalf of Charles and Elsa Greenblatt, Owners, of 8047 Davis Drive for two variances from the City of Clayton’s Zoning Regulations to allow for the construction of an enclosed screen porch in the location of the existing porch and to allow an existing garage to remain in its existing location, more specifically:

A 2 foot 10 inch variance from the required side yard setback of 7 feet, Section 405.1900.A.3 of Article XIII “R-2” Single-Family Dwelling District.

A 2 foot 4 inch variance from the required rear yard setback of 30 feet, Section 405.1900.A.2 of Article XIII “R-2” Single-Family Dwelling District.

All those wishing to speak were sworn in by Darla Thompson, Court Reporter.

Jay Sparks, Architect and Elsa Greenblatt, Owner were sworn in.

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Chairman Bliss asked if the City had any exhibits to present with regards to this appeal.

Kevin O’Keefe presented the following exhibits:

City of Clayton Code of Ordinances Chapter 405 of Code of Ordinances Article VI of Chapter 405 Section 405.1900.A.3. of City Code Section 405.1900.A.2. of City Code Application and Plans submitted by applicant City’s files, plans and records pertaining to the application for building permits and report to this Board

Chairman Bliss – Asked if the applicant had any objections to the City’s exhibits.

Jay Sparks – No objections.

Chairman Bliss – noted the City’s exhibits will be included in the record.

Chairman Bliss – noted an exhibit via email from neighbor Frank McKeon, supplied by applicant.

Kevin O’Keefe noted no objection to applicant’s exhibit 1.

Jay Sparks – made a presentation regarding the request for variances for applicant’s property.

City Attorney O’Keefe – questioned Jay Sparks on construction of existing porch.

Kevin O’Keefe – asked applicant to summarize hardship.

Jay Sparks – summarized hardship.

Chairman Bliss – asked Jay Sparks to summarize alternatives described on application.

Jay Sparks – summarized alternatives.

Chairman Bliss – questioned Anissa Kumerow, Principal Planner, regarding the proposed addition and requested variances.

Chairman Bliss – asked for a motion for the first requested variance on the application.

Anne Bishop – moved to approve a 2 foot 10 inch variance for the required side yard setback of seven feet to allow for the construction of an enclosed porch located 4 feet 2 inches from the side property line.

Liza Streett seconded motion.

Variance approved unanimously.

Chairman Bliss- asked for a motion for the second requested variance.

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Anne Bishop – moved to approve a 2 foot 4 inch variance from required rear yard setback of 30 feet to allow an existing garage to remain in its existing location at 27 feet 8 inches from rear property line.

Liza Streett – seconded the motion.

Variance approved unanimously.

Motion to adjourn was made by Anne Bishop, seconded by Liza Streett. The motion was approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 17:27.

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