MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JUNE 8, 2022
Attendees
Janda Combs Craig McCoy
Lee Short Karen Stack
Daryl Stack Rebecca Jensen
Heidi Christopher Randy Cloonan
Dawn Spangler Wood Holbrook
Chairman Bryan Baugh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members in attendance included: Jack Zeigler, Sandra Erwin, Doug Blackbrun and Alternates Brian Caldwell and Flint Heidlebaugh. Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector was also in attendance.
Chairman Baugh read through the meeting process. He asked if there were any questions concerning the procedure to be used. There were none.
Old Business
Case #155381 Craig McCoy
Jack Zeigler made a motion to remove Case #155381 from the table. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. Motion passed.
Secretary Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant has acquired an adjacent lot to 5502 Helmsman Drive and demolished the existing home. The applicant now proposes an addition and is requesting an area variance to reduce the front yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to 21.5 feet and reduce the side yard setback from ten feet (10’) to 8.7 feet. The location is 5502 Helmsman Drive, also known as Lots 165 & 166 of Johnsons Landing Subdivision C. The property is zoned “R-3” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
Lee Short was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Short presented four (4) signed approval letters from the adjacent property owners – two (2) across the street and one (1) on each side of the property. Mr. Short noted that the property is located on Helmsman Drive in Johnson’s Landing Subdivision and that several homes on the north side of the road have been approved for additions. This application is for a home on the south side. Mr. Short indicated that when originally considered, the home and the proposed additions were going to face Starboard but that did not make sense. For Board review, Mr. Short displayed a drawing illustrating the existing building and proposed additions.
Mr. Short noted that the variance is to reduce the front yard setback to 21.5’ and that prior approvals along Helmsman Drive were for twenty-one feet (21’) and twenty-four feet (24’). The addition is in similar design with what is in the area. The side yard setback is for an existing chimney.
Chairman Baugh questioned the lot coverage of twenty-six percent (26%). Mr. Short believes it is correct and that it is based on two (2) lots. Mr. Bickley commented that the two (2) lots were considered for lot coverage since the existing home and the additions will cover both lots.
Craig McCoy was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Chairman Baugh questioned if the shed would be removed. Mr. McCoy indicated that the shed will probably go away.
Chairman Baugh closed the discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. The Board disagreed with the applicant by a vote of 5 – 0 on Item 6.
Sandra Erwin made a motion to approve Case #155381 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. The motion passed with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
New Business
Case #155399 Heidi Christopher
Secretary Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant proposes a kitchen addition and is requesting an area variance to reduce the side yard setback from ten feet (10’) to 7’ 4”. The property location is 3611 E. Eagle Beach Circle, also known as lot 11 & the S½ of Lot 12 of Eagle Beach Subdivision. The property is zoned “R-3” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
Randy Cloonan was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Cloonan indicated that the request is for a kitchen addition which will extend 2’ – 8” into the setback.
Doug Blackburn questioned if the addition could go on the other side of the house. Mr. Cloonan commented that the extension is where the kitchen is now located.
Chairman Baugh questioned if the neighbors have been contacted. Mr. Cloonan indicated they were and they did not express any concerns. Mr. Bickley noted that the addition has been approved by the Association.
Chairman Baugh questioned the building material. Mr. Cloonan noted that brick or stone will be used, which will be matched with the existing house.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7; and agreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on item 6.
Doug Blackburn made a motion to approve Case #155399 with the setback amended from six feet (6’) to 7’ – 4”. The motion was seconded by Jack Zeigler. Motion passed with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #155396 Kathleen Pfeifer
Secretary Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant proposes a roof extension over a deck that was recently constructed. The property location is 1398 N. Little Avenue, also known as Lot 31 of Harbor Park Marinas Inc. 2 Subdivision. The applicant is requesting to reduce the canal setback from twenty-five feet (25’) to thirteen feet (13’). The property is zoned “R-4” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
Todd Bickley explained that the owners were unable to attend the meeting. The requested variance is to reduce the canal setback of twenty-five feet (25’) to thirteen feet (13’) to allow for the deck and a roof extension over the deck. Mr. Zeigler questioned that the variance is also for the deck. Mr. Bickley indicated that was correct and that the deck was installed without a zoning permit.
Wood Holbrook, representative of the Harbor Park Association, was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Holbrook noted that the Association approved a twelve (12) foot roof extension over the deck and that the steps were to be relocated to the north side. The deck would be in line with the other decks in the area. The owners also agreed that the roof extension over the deck would not be enclosed.
Chairman Baugh questioned if the neighbors objected to the deck and roof extension. Mr. Holbrook indicated that he was unaware of any objections.
Mr. Blackburn questioned what the applicant’s response was when told that permits were required for the deck. Mr. Holbrook indicated that the applicant apologized and noted that she was unaware of the needed permits.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion to the floor. The Board noted that views could be impacted with the roof extension.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on Items 1, 4 and 5; agreed with the applicant by a 3 – 2 vote on Items 2, 3 and 7; and disagreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 on Item 6.
Doug Blackburn made a motion to approve the Case #155396 on the conditions that the steps are relocated to the north side of the deck, the roof extension is twelve feet (12’) in length, and the deck will not be enclosed. The motion was seconded by Sandra Erwin. The motion was denied by a 3 – 1 vote. Brian Caldwell, Jack Zeigler and Sandra Erwin voted against the motion and Doug Blackburn voted to approve the motion. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Jack Zeigler made a motion to deny Case #155396. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. The motion passed with Jack Zeigler, Brian Caldwell and Sandra Erwin voting in favor of the motion. Doug Blackburn voted against the motion. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Other Business
No other business to conduct.
Approval of Minutes – May 11, 2022
The meeting minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting was mailed to each member. Jack Zeigler moved to approve the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded Sandra Erwin. Motion passed.
Adjournment
Jack Zeigler moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded Doug Blackburn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Sandra Erwin, Secretary