CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

MINUTES of Meeting No. 770

Tuesday, April 13, 1999, 1:00 p.m.

Francis F. Campbell City Council Room

Plaza Level of City Hall

Tulsa Civic Center

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT

MEMBERS ABSENT

STAFF PRESENT

OTHERS PRESENT

 

 

 

 

Cooper

 

Arnold

Ballentine, NBH Insp.

Dunham, Vice Chair

 

Beach

Parnell,  NBH Insp.

Turnbo, Secretary

 

Stump

Prather, Legal

Perkins

 

 

 

White, Chair

 

 

 

 

The notice and agenda of said meeting was posted in the Office of the City Clerk on Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at 10:40 a.m., as well as in the Reception Area of the INCOG offices.

 

After declaring a quorum present, Chair, White called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.

 

MINUTES:

 

        On MOTION of PERKINS, the Board voted 4-0-1 (Cooper, Dunham, Perkins, Turnbo, "aye"; no "nays", White "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE the Minutes of March 9, 1999 (No. 768).

 

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Case No. 18276

 

      Action Requested:

        Minor Variance to reduce the minimum 10’ side yard in an RM-2 district to 5’ to permit the construction of single family homes.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, located 61st St. & S. Madison Pl.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, James H. Beale, was not present.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Mr. Beach stated that the Board granted the same relief on an adjacent property a month or two ago and these lots were inadvertently excluded from the previous application. 

 

      Board Action:

On MOTION of PERKINS, the Board voted 4-0-1 (Cooper, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", Dunham "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Minor Variance to reduce the minimum 10’ side yard in an RM-2 district to 5’ to permit the construction of single family homes, finding that the Variance meet the requirements of Section 1607.C.,  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, on the following described property:

 

Lots 13-16, Block 7, Towne Park Addition, City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18330

 

Action Requested:

        Site plan review, located 1365 E. 46th Street North.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Ella M. Suttle, 1944 South 140th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74108, submitted a site plan (Exhibit A-1).

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Mr. Beach informed the Board that they approved the use on this property on March 9 and the only thing that was outstanding was a site plan review.

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE a Site plan submitted, on the following described property:

 

The W/2 of the SE/4 of the SW of the SW/4 of Section 7, T-20-N, R-13-E of the IBM, east of N. Cincinnati Ave. and north of 30th St. N., City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18353

 

Action Requested:

        Special Exception to waive the screening requirement along the north property line abutting a residential district.  SECTION 212.C.4.  SCREENING WALL OR FENCE, Modification of the Screening Wall or Fence Requirement – Use Unit 17, located 7901 E. 21st St. S.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Ralph Gray, was represented by Robert Gardner, 4211 E. 80th Place, Tulsa, OK 74136, stated that the application was approved as to use at the previous hearing and the only item remaining was the relocation of the screening fence.  Mr. Gardner submitted a photograph of the fence (Exhibit B-1).  The easternmost corner of the fence is 69” and they would like to be able to continue the height of the fence.  On the west side of the building the fence is 6’ and above.  The top of the existing fence is almost to the roof eaves of the apartment complex behind it. 

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Special Exception to waive the screening requirement along the north property line abutting a residential district, finding that the special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  SECTION 212.C.4.  SCREENING WALL OR FENCE, Modification of the Screening Wall or Fence Requirement – Use Unit 17 on the following described property:

 

The E 125’ of the W 155’ of the N 115’ of the S 165’ of the SW/4 of the SE/4 of the SE/4 of the SE/4 of Section 11, T-19-N, R-13-E of the IBM, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18354

 

Action Requested:

        Special Exception to permit a manufactured home in an AG district. SECTION 301.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN THE AGRICULTURE DISTRICT – Use Unit 9, located NW of 31st St. N. & 41st W. Ave.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Stephanie Underhill, 4701 W. 31st St. N., submitted a site plan (Exhibit C-1) and stated that she would like to move a mobile home onto her property that has been part of her family for many years. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Mr. White read a letter submitted by Councilor Joe Williams, District 1 and Councilor Roscoe Turner, District 3.  The letter basically states that they are in opposition to any manufactured homes in both districts.  They oppose the manufactured homes in all cases. 

 

        Ms. Turnbo stated that this is a very remote area and is not in a neighborhood. 

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of TURNBO, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Special Exception to permit a manufactured home in an AG district, finding that the special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  SECTION 301.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN THE AGRICULTURE DISTRICT – Use Unit 9, per plan submitted, on the following described property:

 

Section 20; T-20-N, R-12-E, W/2 NE SW NE, N/2 SW SW NE W/2 SE SW NE less .47 acres for street, Osage County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18359

 

Action Requested:

        Variance to place business sign on lot other than lot of record on which business is located. SECTION 1221.C.  USE UNIT 21.  BUSINESS SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, General Use Conditions for Business Signs; SECTION 1221.C.  USE UNIT 21.  BUSINESS SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, CS District Use Conditions for Business Signs; SECTION 1221.C.  USE UNIT 21.  BUSINESS SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, CG, CH, CBD, IL, IM and IH Use Conditions for Business Signs; and SECTION 1221.C.  USE UNIT 21.  BUSINESS SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, Use Conditions for Outdoor Advertising Signs, located NE/c E. 91st St. & S. 101st E. Ave.

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Mr. Beach mentioned to the Board that he believes that Mr. Moody may have resolved the issue for the requested sign permit.  They will withdraw the application when they have received the permit.  Mr. Beach believes that Mr. Moody is still going through process.  Mr. Beach suggested continuing the case and he will get in touch with Mr. Moody before the next meeting. 

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 4-0-1 (Cooper, Dunham, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", Turnbo "abstentions”; no "absent") to CONTINUE Case No. 18359 to the meeting of April 27, 1999.

 

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Case No. 18361

 

        Action Requested:

        Minor Variance of the required rear yard setback from 20’ to 16’ for construction of a new room.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, located 9749 E. 5th Street.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Karen Felkner, 9749 E. 5th Street, was represented by Jim Lewis who submitted a site plan (Exhibit D-1) and stated that they had measured their setback wrong and asked for the wrong relief at the last meeting.  The case was continued and renoticed for the proper setback of 16’. 

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Perkins, Turnbo, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Minor Variance of the required rear yard setback from 20’ to 16’ for construction of a new room, finding that the Variance meet the requirements of Section 1607.C.,   SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6 on the following described property:

 

Lot 25, Block 12, Amended Rosewood Addition, City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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NEW APPLICATIONS

 

Case No. 18363

 

        Action Requested:

        Special Exception to permit a temporary tent for produce sales during the months of April, May, June and July and from Thanksgiving through Christmas for five years.  SECTION 701.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 2, located 11102 E. 21st St.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Richard L. Jones, 11944 E. 15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128, submitted a site plan (Exhibit E-1) and stated that he has been operating on the property for eight years.

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Mr. White suggested limiting the days of operation to 179 days per year.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of TURNBO, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Special Exception to permit a temporary tent for produce sales during the months of April, May, June and July and from Thanksgiving through Christmas for five years, finding that the special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  SECTION 701.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 2, not to exceed 179 days per year for five years, starting in 1999, on the following described property:

 

Beg. NW/c of Lot 3, Block 1, Amended Plat of Garnett Acres, thence E 80’: thence S 250’ thence W 80’ thence N 250’ tot he POB, City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18365

 

Action Requested:

        Variance of livability space from 7,000 SF to 6,700 SF.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDNETIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6; a Variance of the required front yard from 35’ to 24’.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; a Variance of the required rear yard from 25’ to 24’.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS and a Special Exception to permit a 6’ fence in the required front yard.  SECTION 210.B.3.  YARDS, Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, located SE/c E. 30th St. & 30th Street.

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Mr. Beach mentioned to the Board that the applicant requested the continuance and it was made in a timely manner. 

 

        Mr. White stated that the actual address is 1780 E. 30th Street.

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to CONTINUE Case No. 18365 to the meeting of April 27, 1999.

     

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Case No. 18366

 

        Action Requested:

        Variance of allowable height for structure from 35’ to 37’.  SECTION 403. BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, located 3030 S. Madison.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Brian L. Freese, 5319 S. Lewis, Ste. 211, Tulsa, OK, submitted a site plan (Exhibit F-1) and stated that the home is in a neighborhood that was constructed in the 1940’s.  The house is two stories and they would like to add two bedrooms to the existing two bedrooms to bring it up to the standard of the rest of the neighborhood.  Mr. Freese would like to continue the existing roof pitch to cover the proposed addition to the house.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.


         Board Action:

        On MOTION of TURNBO, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE a Variance of allowable height for structure from 35’ to 37’.  SECTION 403. BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6 finding the hardship being that the home was constructed in the 1940’s and they are keeping the pitch and the integrity of the architecture, on the following described property:

 

Lot 6 and that portion of Lot 7, more particularly described as follows:  commencing at a point on the NE/c of said Lot, thence along the Nly lot line of said Lot in a NWly direction a distance of 176.03’ to the NW/c of said Lot, thence S along the W line of said Lot a distance of 55.6’ thence in a SEly direction in a straight line to a point on the SE/c of said lot line thence NEly along the E line of said Lot to point of beginning, all in Block 1, of the amended plat of Adams and Reddin Resubdivision of Block 2 and 3, Southmoor Addition to the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18369

 

        Action Requested:

        Special Exception to permit Use Unit 14 uses in an IL district.  SECTION 901.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 14, located NW/c 51st St. S. & 101st E. Ave.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Samuel J. Smith, 11106 S. Sandusky Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137, submitted a site plan (Exhibit G-1) and stated that they are asking for Use Unit 14 in an IL District.  They are building an office/warehouse type configuration.  Ms. Smith stated that they have a prospective tenant who’s business is wholesale tile with minor retail.  The area that the building is in has the same type of tenant up and down the street. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Ms. Turnbo asked the applicant to explain the type of materials to be sold.  Mr. Smith replied that they would like retail building material establishments that would cover tile and carpet.  Paint stores and interior decorating would also be suitable. 

 

        Mr. Dunham stated that the use is in accordance with other types of uses in the area. 


           Ms. Turnbo asked the applicant if he had a concern with a condition that it be limited to a home furnishing establishment?  Mr. Smith replied that they would like to be able to rent to as wide a spectrum as possible.  They would like to be approved for all types of building wholesale such as paint stores, building materials, decorating items.

 

        Mr. White asked Staff to address their Staff Comments.  Mr. Beach stated that there are certain commercial uses that are put into Use Unit 14 that really have an industrial character about them such as building materials, etc.  Mr. Beach spoke with Dane Matthews, who is heavily involved in the Comprehensive Planning in the INCOG office, and she noted that this area has not developed in the way that the Comprehensive Plan anticipated and they are considering looking at this area again to include allowing some commercial uses because that is how the area is growing. 

 

        Mr. Dunham stated that he has no problem with this use in this area.  Mr. White mentioned that he does not have a problem with it but he is worried about the scope of the permitted uses under Use Unit 14.  Mr. Beach suggested that the Board limit the approval to certain types Use Unit 14 uses. 

 

        Ms. Turnbo asked the applicant if he would approve of limiting the use to home furnishings establishment, paint store, and the retail building material.  Mr. Smith replied that interior decorating would also be appropriate as would a wall paper store.  Mr. Smith also suggested office and business machine such as a Kinko’s and a garden supply store.  Mr. Smith stated that they are not trying to put in a gas station or clothing retail mainly building/construction oriented.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Special Exception to permit Use Unit 14 uses in an IL district, finding that the special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  SECTION 901.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 14 subject to the following uses being permitted: (1) Office and Business machine sales; (2) Garden supply store; (3) Hardware store; (4) Home Furnishing with the uses listed in the Zoning Code; (5) Office Furnishing Establishment; (6) Office machine sales; (7) Office supply stores; (8) Paint store; (9) Wallpaper store; (10) Retail Building Establishments with the uses listed in the Zoning Code; (11) Interior Decorating with retail sales; (12) Locksmith and all other Use Unit 14 uses being excluded, on the following described property:

 

        A tract of land that is part of the SW/4 of the SW/4 of Section 30, T-19-N, R-14-E of the IBM, City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma and also part of Lots 1 through 14, Block 51, Town of Alsuma, and the vacated alley way in Block 51, Town of Alsuma, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, said tract of land being described as follows:  Commencing at the SW/4 of said Section 30; thence due E along the Sly line of Section 30 for 990.00’; thence N 00°09’05” W for 50.00’ to the point of beginning of said tract of land; thence continuing N 00°08’05” W for 350.00’; thence due E and parallel with the Sly line of Section 30 for 237.50’ to a point on the Wly line of said Block 51 thence S 00°08’05” E along said Wly line for 175.00’; thence due E and parallel with the Sly line of Section 30 for 177.50’ to a point on the Ely line of said Block 51, thence S 00°08’05” E along said Ely line for 150.00’ to a point that is 50.00’ Nly the SE/c of Block 51; thence S 44°55’57” W for 35.31’ to a point that is 25.00’ Nly of the Sly line of Block 51; thence due W and parallel with the Sly line of Section 30 for 390.00’ to the point of beginning of said tract of land.

 

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Case No. 18370

 

        Action Requested:

        Special Exception to allow a tent and outdoor special events in an RS-3 zoned district for four periods in 1999 as follows:  April 30 – May 1; June 26 – 27; August 20-August 21; September 24 – September 25.  SECTION 401.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 2, located 2210 S. Main. 

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Carol Swarthout, was represented by Wendy Thomas, 2016 E. 17th Place, who submitted a site plan (Exhibit H-1).  Ms. Thomas stated that she is appearing on behalf of the Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council.  Ms. Thomas mentioned that she was before the Board last year and was approved for two events and they are asking to be approved for four events this year.  They have arranged for parking in the Adkar Shrine Temple and the Junior Chamber of Commerce.  Ms. Thomas spent a lot of time with the neighbors last year and their main concern was parking problems.  The Arts and Humanities Council provided them with private parking signs and they were successful.  After the events last year, they received no complaints.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

        On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins, White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE a Special Exception to allow a tent and outdoor special events in an RS-3 zoned district for four periods in 1999 as follows:  April 30 – May 1; June 26 – 27; August 20-August 21; September 24 – September 25, finding that the special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  SECTION 401.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 2 on the following described property:

 

        Harwelden, Block 1, a resubdivision of Block 4, Riverside Addition, City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 18371

 

        Action Requested:

        Minor Special Exception of front yard requirement of 25’ to 21’ for the construction of a new house.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, located E of the SE/c E. 83rd St. & S. 65th E. Ave.

 

      Presentation:

The applicant, Bruce Berman, 9619 S. 68th E. Ave., submitted a site plan (Exhibit I-1) and stated that he and his wife have developed a plan for a house which is a one story plan.  They discovered that instead of the 11’ easement shown on the plat there is a 21’ easement.  Mr. Berman stated that they had an architect lay out a plan for them that was 3,200 SF, one story plan with glass across the back with a view of the pool.  The pool was going to be 18’ x 36’.  With the 21’ easement instead of the 11’ easement they would not be able to put the pool in.  The entire house was designed to showcase the pool.  Mr. Berman asked the Board to approve the request and allow him to have a 21’ setback so he can build a 13’ pool width. 

 

Lindsay Perkins, 4735 S. Atlanta Place, stated that he is the developer of Crescent subdivision at 81st and Sheridan.  Lindsay Perkins mentioned to the Board that there was a Scrivener’s error on the plat.  The easement should be 21’ and not 11’.  Lindsay Perkins has spoken with the owners of Lots 1, 2 and 4 and none of them have a problem with the variance.  There will not be any impact on any of the other surrounding properties. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Cheryl Perkins asked Lindsay Perkins if he explained to the adjacent homeowners that this garage will stick out four feet in front of their building line.  Lindsay Perkins stated that none of surrounding homeowners had a problem with it.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

On MOTION of COOPER, the Board voted 4-1-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, White "aye"; Perkins "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to APPROVE Minor Special Exception of front yard requirement of 25’ to 21’ for the construction of a new house, finding that the special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  SECTION 403.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, per plan with the 20’ proposed building being excluded, on the following described property:

 

Lot 3, Block 2, The Crescent (Crescent Court), City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma

 

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Case No. 18372

 

        Action Requested:

        Special Exception to allow Use Unit 17 in a CS zoned district.  SECTION 701.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 17, located W of NW/c E. 49th St. S. & S. Memorial.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Gale Plummer, 2105 N. Yellow wood, Broken Arrow, stated that this property is adjacent to Ernie Miller Pontiac.  They are asking for that area to be allowed to have Use Unit 17 within the CS zoning.  The use would be automotive sales, it will actually be an extension of the Ernie Miller’s operation accommodating the parts business.

 

      Comments and Questions:

        Ms. Turnbo asked Mr. Plummer if there will be auto repairs on the property?  Mr. Plummer replied that the final decision on what will be on the property has not been decided.  There are a few buildings on the property and some will be removed and some will be used.  The service department will remain where it is. 

 

        Mr. Dunham asked Mr. Beach if this property was zoned IL would Use Unit 17 be allowed and Mr. Beach answered affirmatively. 

 

        Mr. Beach stated that within a CS District, Use Unit 17 uses may not have outside storage of merchandise for sale within 300’ of a residential district.  He pointed out that this property is bordered on the west by RM-2.   He advised the applicant that if he needs relief from that requirement he needs to be advertised for that relief. 

 

        Ms. Turnbo suggested that the case be continued and readvertised for a waiver of the setback.

 

      Interested Parties:

        None.

 

      Board Action:

On MOTION of DUNHAM, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Cooper, Dunham, Turnbo, Perkins White "aye"; no "nays", no "abstentions”; no "absent") to CONTINUE Case No. 18372 to the meeting of May 11, 1999 to allow time for additional relief to be advertised.

 

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Case No. 18374

 

        Action Requested:

        Special Exception to allow an auto repair – six bays (Use Unit 17) and a mini storage facility (Use Unit 16) in a CS zoned district.  SECTION 701.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 16 & 17 and a Special Exception of the screening requirements on the north and south boundaries.  SECTION 1216.C.1.  USE UNIT 16.  MINI-STORAGE, Use Conditions, located 2940 W. Skelly Drive.

 

      Presentation:

        The applicant, Rob Coday, was represented by Cliff Kirkpatrick, who submitted a site plan (Exhibit J-1).  Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that he has been in this location for 17 years.  In December, Mr. Kirkpatrick was not able to replace his gasoline tanks and bring them into compliance with the laws so he removed them and closed down his filling station.  Mr. Kirkpatrick would like to enlarge his service bays and do mostly repair work on vehicles.  Mr. Kirkpatrick has considered putting in a mini-storage.  Right now the repair business is more important than the mini-storage, it may be developed at a later date. 

 

      Interested Parties:

        Councilor Darla Hall, Council District 2, stated that she was informed that Mr. Kirkpatrick was clearing his property of trees and bushes.  Code Enforcement was called to get him to stop the clearing.  Councilor Hall believes that Mr. Kirkpatrick may be trying to put in a salvage yard and that is against the Comprehensive Plan and that would not be favorable with the neighborhood.  Councilor Hall stated that the request for no screening needs to be denied.  There is a residential neighborhood to the south and screening should be required.  Mr. Kirkpatrick’s property is at the top of a hill and the residences are at the bottom.  Because of his clearing of the land it could cause a drainage and flooding problem for the residents.  Councilor Hall has no problem with Mr. Kirkpatrick having an auto repair business on the property as long as it is properly screened.

 

        Ms. Turnbo asked Councilor Hall if she had an objection with having mini-storage on the property.  Councilor Hall replied that she did not have a problem with mini-storage on the property as long as the drainage/flooding problems are addressed and the proper screening is done. 

 

        Ron McGee, 5211 S. 32nd W. Place, stated that he has lived in the area for over 14 years.  Mr. McGee mentioned that he has seen Mooser Creek flood and he is worried about Mr. Kirkpatrick tearing down all the trees and creating a flooding problem. 

 

        Marilyn McGee, stated that she is the Vice