ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

March 18, 2008

Chairman Swangren called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room at the Village Hall, 250 Williams Street.

ROLL CALL: Present: Swangren, Hopkins, Beckman, Johnson  

Absent: Goodman, Grove

Administrative Staff Present:

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

Chairman Swangren said any variance granted by this Board is specific to the plans presented and submitted tonight and the Building Inspector will be following these plans carefully when doing his inspections. He added that any variances granted tonight or any actions taken on any variance have nothing to do with future variances. There is no precedent set by this Board with one variance to another.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Hopkins made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2008 meeting as printed and distributed, seconded by Beckman and carried unanimously by those present.

Motion Carried

GREGG GEORGE

Request for a variance to Zoning Code section 18.0409(G)(7) & 18.0702(C)(3). Mr.George spoke on behalf of his petition to build a new 2.5 car garage encroaching into the side and rear yard setbacks. A discussion was held by the committee regarding the placement of said proposed garage. Mr. Bowman commented on the letter sent from Cedar Point Park Association recommending approval of the variance request. Mr. Morava commented on the original purpose of establishing setback requirements thus maximizing the enhancement of the area. Morava stated his concerns regarding the approval of the variance for aesthetic purposes and the principal of holding fast to setback requirements.  The committee recommended altering the placement of the garage thus satisfying the petition and the concerns presented. Mr. Henson will make a determination regarding the changes. Hopkins moved to deny the approval of the plan presented. Johnson seconded the motion.  All aye. Vote  4 – 0.

Motion Carried

There being no further business to come before the Board, Beckman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hopkins seconded the motion.

Motion Carried

Chairman Swangren adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

Submitted by Jean Gould, Village Clerk

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