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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-12 P & Z Minutes - (Approved) CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Mark Haiden Commissioner John Krueger Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr. Commissioner Nick Twohy Commissioner Linda Broussard Vickers ABSENT: Commissioner Ben Fehrenbacher STAFF: City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:31 by Commissioner Mosher. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Olson to Approve the Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. Variance Request-1687 Sorel Street (Fence in Front Yard) Chair Mosher opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. Staff gave a brief report on the variance request, recommending approval. The applicant is seeking a variance to the fence requirements which do not allow chain link fences in the front yard, and do not allow any fence in the front yard to be higher than 3 feet. The following people addressed the Commission during the public hearing: Julie Lindsay (Applicant) 1687 Sorel Street Miss Lindsay explained that she is seeking the variance so that she can erect a fence that will keep dogs on the adjacent bike trail from coming into her yard and interacting with her dog. She is proposing a modest variation from the standard (4’ vs 3’). She feels that this will be high enough to deter dogs from jumping over the fence, but still allows bikes and pedestrians to be seen, since the fence will be chain link. Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission November 12, 2019 Chair Moser asked for any further comments from the public. No further comments were offered. Motion by Commissioner Haiden, seconded by Commissioner Twohy to Close the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS & APPEARANCES 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. None VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Variance Request-1687 Sorel Street (Fence in Front Yard) The commission discussed the merits of the variance request and largely agreed with the thoughts of the applicant. Motion by Commissioner Haiden, seconded by Commissioner Twohy to Recommend to City Council Variance Request Approval with the following findings of fact:  The adjacent trail was constructed after the home of the applicant; the condition was not the result of an action by the applicant.  There are other homes in the neighborhood with front-yard fences (existing, legal non-conformities), so the variance would not change the character of the neighborhood.  The request allows a reasonable use of the property, given the small variance from the standard requested (4’ instead of 3’ max height) and the fact that it will be chain link, so there is still visibility of pedestrians and bikers. All in favor. Commissioner Broussard Vickers Abstained. Motion carried. VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 3, 2019 Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Moser, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission. All in favor. Commissioner Broussard Vickers Abstained. Motion carried. IX. Announcements and Updates 1. Council Member Liaison 2. Administrator’s Report X. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission November 12, 2019 Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Twohy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3