MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JULY 12, 2023
Attendees
Christopher Peterson Lori Branyan
Dottie White Ken Adams
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, and Alternates Flint Heidlebaugh and Rebecca Jessen. Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector and Trustee Matt Montowski were 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.
New Business
Case #157967 Robert & Laura Branyan
Secretary Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicants propose to build a new single family dwelling and they are requesting to reduce the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to fifteen feet (15’). The property is located at 5400 E. Bay Pointe Circle and is also known as Lot 7 of North Pointe Subdivision. The property is located in the “R-4” Residential District.
No Board member had a conflict.
Lori Branyan was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mrs. Branyan noted that they have purchased the lot and that they are struggling to find house plans to fit their needs and the lot. A house plan was chosen; however, the porch (15’ x 10’) will extend into the rear yard setback.
Chairman Baugh questioned which direction the house will face. Mrs. Branyan indicated it will face SR 53 (west) and the driveway will be to the north.
Rebecca Jessen noted that the first twenty feet (20’) of the front yard setback is a sanitary sewer easement. Ms. Jessen questioned if thought was given to moving the home within the thirty-five (35) foot front yard setback. Mrs. Branyan indicated that consideration was given to moving he home forward; however, then two (2) variances would be required. As a result, it was determined to apply for just the rear yard setback.
Sandra Erwin questioned if the porch will have a roof. Mrs. Branyan indicated that the porch will have a roof, but there will be no sides. Chairman Baugh noted the porch would be a 1 or 2 season room. Mrs. Branyan indicated that was correct.
Ms. Jessen questioned if steps will be installed. Mrs. Branyan was not sure if steps will be needed. Chairman Baugh noted that if steps are required, they cannot be placed on the porch’s east side.
Chairman Baugh noted that the applicants did consider moving the home further to the west. Mrs. Branyan commented that was correct; however, two (2) variances would then be required. Jack Zeigler stated that the front yard setback is critical and that he would rather see the variance for the rear yard.
Christopher Peterson was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Peterson noted that he is the owner of Lot 8, which is adjacent to the applicants. Mr. Peterson noted that he is Secretary of the HOA and that he does not have issues with the variance request.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant on Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 by a 5 – 0 vote and disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on Item 1.
Rebecca Jessen made a motion to approve Case #157967 with the conditions that the porch will not be enclosed and no steps off the east side. The motion was seconded by Flint Heidlebaugh. Motion passed with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #157971 Dorothy White
Secretary Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant proposes to install a lean-to (18’ x 40’) to an existing pole barn (30’ x 40’) and is requesting an area variance to exceed the maximum accessory building size requirement of 1,200 square feet. The property is located at 2239 NW Catawba Road and is a 2.259 acre parcel of land in Section 3, Lot 3 of Catawba Island Township. The property is located in the “A” Residential Low Density District.
No Board member had a conflict.
Kenneth Adams was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Adams indicated that the project consists of installing an enclosed lean-to on the side of the existing pole barn. The roof will have a 4’ x 12’ pitch with a garage door, roof to be shingled, and the same siding as the existing pole barn.
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 all seven (7) items.
Jack Zeigler made a motion to approve Case #157971 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Rebecca Jessen. Motion passed with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Old Business
No old business to conduct.
Other Business
Concerning the Hurst application from last month, the applicants have repositioned the manufactured home on Lot 115 and are no longer including the Reserve Area as part of the application. The revised location meets the zoning requirements.
Approval of Minutes – June 14, 2023
The meeting minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting was mailed to each member. Rebecca Jessen moved to approve the June 14, 2023 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Sandra Erwin. Motion passed.
Adjournment
Jack Zeigler moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Rebecca Jessen. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Sandra Erwin, Secretary