HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-06-Board of Adjustment MinutesMINUTES OF THE MAY 6,2010 BOARD OF ADmSTMENT MEETING
Call to Order.The May 6,2010 Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order at
5:33 p.m.by Chairman Oxenford.
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call and the following Board Members were
present:Colter,Oxenford,Drees,Phillips (5:38).Absent:Morain.Others in attendance:
Ben Landhauser,Keith Rash,Casey Harvey,Bill Peard,Sherri Sinclair.
Approve the May 6,2010 Agenda.Motion by Board Member Colter,seconded by
Board Member Drees to "Approve the agenda for May 6,2010."Ayes:Coulter,
Oxenford,Drees.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Approve the February 2,2010 Board of Adjustment Minutes.Motion by Board
Member Drees,seconded by Board Member Colter to "Approve the February 2,2010
Board of Adjustment Minutes."Ayes:Colter,Oxenford,Drees.Nays:None.Motion
carried.
Application for 495 Gray Avenue -Variance request to allow for a 5 foot tall fence
in a front yard.Chairman Oxenford asked the Board if they were all familiar with the
property and the request.Board Member Colter explained that he had been out to the
property to get a better understanding of the surrounding area.He further noted that he
did not feel the proposed variance request would adversely affect the neighborhood as the
property directly south already had a six (6)foot wood fence.Chairman Oxenford stated
that he did not want to see a fence that would be inconsistent with the neighbors.He
further stated that he would prefer to see a six (6)foot wood fence as opposed to the
requested five (5)foot wire fence.Sherri Sinclair,property owner of 495 Gray Avenue,
explained that a wood fence was not her taste and stated that the intent of doing the wire
fence was to allow her to incorporate hanging plants into the screen.The Board
discussed how the undeveloped property across the street and the school under
construction would affect the property and the proposed fence.Board Member Drees
requested clarification that the variance request was for a five (5)foot fence or a six (6)
foot fence.City Planner,Ben Landhauser,stated that the request was specifically for a 5
foot fence as the restriction of the ordinance relates only to the height ofthe fence.The
Board questioned if the City had restrictions on fence material types.Ben Landhauser
explained that the City did not restrict fence material types,which was commonly
addressed with the individual covenants of a subdivision.
Old Business.None.;
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Motion by Board Member Drees,seconded by Board Member Phillips "to Approve the
variance for 495 Gray Avenue to allow up to a six (6)foot fence to be erected in the front yard
facing 6th Street."Ayes:Oxenford,Drees,Phillips.Nays:Colter.Motion approved.
New Business.City Planner,Ben Landhauser noted that Mayor Peard had appointed
Steve Morain as a new board member to replace the seat vacated by Bob Ellis.
Adjournment.Motion by Board Member Colter,seconded by Board Member Drees,to
adjourn at 5:56 p.m,Ayes:Drees,Oxenford,Colter,Phillips.Nays:None.Motion
carried.Meeting adjourned.
Attest:
Jeff Kooistra,City Administrator/Clerk