BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES

 

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

 

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Thornton at 7:00 p.m.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Mr. Thornton, Mr. Faulkner, Mr. McMannis, Mr. Mickley, Mrs. Timmons

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Zoning Inspector McCoy, Clerk Patterson, Andrew Maletz, Donald & Patricia Jordan, Mike White

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Mr. Mickley asked to make an amendment to Page 9, first paragraph, 12^th line from the top.  The word “some” should read “sum”.  Minutes were approved as amended.

 

AGENDA ITEMS:

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

1.     Requesting a conditional use to permit dog boarding/daycare and grooming in the SD-1 zoning district; to be located at 1008 Columbus Avenue, Lutz Commerce Park, filed by Ami Cooksey, 54 W. Maple Street, North Lewisburg, OH  43060 (tabled at October 10, 2005 mtg.)

 

This was tabled at the last meeting.  Applicant sent a letter requesting to table to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

2.     Requesting a variance to permit 20’ rear setback for construction of a deck vs. 30’ rear setback required; R-3 Zoning District, filed by Patricia Jordan, 1761 Damos Way, Marysville, OH  43040

 

COMMENTS OF ZONING INSPECTOR AND/OR CITY PLANNER:  Ms. McCoy stated 30’ is the required setback in the R-3 Zoning District and they are requesting 20’.

 

COMMENTS OF REQUESTER:  Don and Patricia Jordan addressed the Board.  They want to build a 12 x 12 deck on the back of their home.  Ms. Jordan noted the house across the street is the exact same model as theirs and they have a deck that is 20’ x 14’.  All surrounding homes have decks.   Mr. Thornton questioned lot coverage. 

 

Existing lot coverage is 31’; 35’ is allowed in R-3.  Neighbors are fine with them building a deck.  Felt it would improve the area.

 

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS:  No comments.

 

DISCUSSION BY BZA MEMBERS: 

 

Mrs. Timmons moved to grant the variance, seconded by Mr. Mickley and the question put, stood:

 

Mrs. Timmons  YES  Mr. Faulkner  YES  Mr. Thornton  YES  Mr. Mickley  YES  Mr. McMannis  YES

 

Variance granted.

 

3.     Requesting a conditional use to permit an elementary school be constructed; R-2 Zoning District; to be located at 2100 Creekview Drive.  Filed by Jeffrey A. Sackenheim, Steed Hammond Paul, 1014 Vine Street, Suite 2100, Cincinnati, OH  45202, for Marysville Schools, 1000 Edgewood Drive, Marysville, OH  43040

 

COMMENTS OF ZONING INSPECTOR AND/OR CITY PLANNER:

 

According to Codified Ordinance 1137.13(b), public and quasi-public use is a conditional use in the R-2 Zoning District.

 

COMMENTS OF REQUESTER:  Mr. Andrew Maletz, architect with Steed Hammond Paul, addressed the Board. Displayed the site plan for the Board’s reference.  The project is on the Creekview Drive extension that is being built out now by Dominion.  Immediately south of the property is the existing Intermediate School.  Currently the property is vacant.   Have taken advantage of all existing curb cuts, so they are not proposing any cross traffic that would be in conflict with the existing traffic patterns.   It will be adjacent to Creekview Intermediate School.  Building will be a one-story elementary school, using materials consistent with those used in the neighborhood.  Building is approximately 64,000 sq. ft.  Do not plan on having to take out many trees. 

 

Pick up and drop off times will vary between the Intermediate and Elementary Schools.  Board questioned parking lot lighting.  The lighting will be directed downward.  Since this is a residential neighborhood, lighting accommodations will be made accordingly.  Board expressed concern for excess traffic.  Ms. McCoy stated Administration expressed concern about traffic, but it will be worked out.  The City is on board with the location for this school.  Applicant stated the drop-offs are strategically located to avoid traffic problems.

 

Anticipated enrollment is 550 with enough room for potential expansion of six additional classrooms with an average of 20/25 per class.  Building is scheduled to open fall of 2007 with less than 500 enrollment. 

 

Foot traffic will utilize the sidewalk which will go around the site, following Creekview.  Will probably run connections in both directions, depending on traffic. 

 

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS:  No comments.

 

DISCUSSION BY BZA MEMBERS:  Mr. Mickley moved to grant the conditional use, seconded by Mrs. Timmons and the question put, stood:

 

Mr. Faulkner  YES  Mr. Thornton  YES  Mr. Mickley  YES  Mr. McMannis  YES   Mrs. Timmons  YES

 

Conditional use was granted.

 

Due to upcoming changes to the Board of Zoning Appeals, i.e. adding two new members to the Board, Mr. Thornton requested the Clerk send a copy of the current Rules of Procedure to all board members to see if changes are needed due to this change. 

 

Mr. Thornton suggested reviewing the current code to identify areas of concern.  Mr. Mickley volunteered to do that. 

 

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business to come before the Board of Zoning Appeals, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.