HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-16-Board of Adjustment MinutesMINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16,2006 BOARD OF ADmSTMENT MEETING
The October 16,2006 Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.by Chairman
Oxenford.)
Roll Call.The Chairman asked for a roll call and the following Board Members were present:Ellis,
Oxenford,Phillips.Absent:Lohstreter,Colter.Others in attendance:Dennis Dowell,Shannon Lynch,
Brad Deets and Council representative Mertz.
Approve the October 16,2006 Agenda.Motion by Board Member Ellis,seconded by Board
Member Phillips,to "Approve the October 16,2006 Agenda."Ayes:Ellis,Oxenford,Phillips.Nays:
None.Motion carried.
Approve the September 12,2006 Board of Adjustment Minutes.Motion by Board Member Ellis,
seconded by Board Member Phillips,to "Approve the September 12,2006 Board of Adjustment
Minutes."Ayes:Ellis,Oxenford.Phillips.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Board member Colter joined the meeting via telephone at 5:35 p.m.
Approve the Application for Waukee School District Baseball and Softball Complex -Building
Setback Variance and Fence Height Variance.Chairman Oxenford asked Building Official Demus
Dowell why the setback restrictions apply to this project when the code specifies these restrictions for
a dwelling.Mr.Dowell explained the code also says "other permitted uses."City Planner Brad Deets
explained that upon further reading,accessory structures are addressed in Section 301.8.Chairman
Oxenford asked if there were any other questions or concems.Board member Ellis asked if the City I
had heard from any of the neighbors.Mr.Deets said he had spoken with two neighbors,but they J'
called with questions only,no objections.Board member Colter said the 25 ft fence tile school district
was requesting approval of was a matter of safety for spectators.Chairman Oxenford asked if staff had
any additional comments on the fence issue.Mr.Deets said the bleachers were to be placed seven feet
from the property line and were a slight concem because of the public right-of-way and fU(UTe
installation of a public bike trail.He explained further that the City had no substantial concems and
they don't perceive any problems arising.Chairman Oxenford reviewed the criteria to be met in order
to gain approval for a variance.Motion by Board Member Colter,seconded by Board Member
Phillips,to "Approve the Application of Waukee School District Baseball and Softball Complex-
Building Setback Variance and Fence Height Variance."Chairman Oxenford asked for a roll call vote.
Ayes:Ellis,Coller,Phillips.Nays:None.Abstain:Oxenford.Motion carried;variance approved.
Old Business.None.
New Business.None.
Adjournment.Motion by Phillips,seconded by Ellis,to adjourn at 5:49 p.m.Ayes:Phillips,
Oxenford,Ellis,Colter.Nays:None.Motion carried.M ting ~e.Jd7r'.4V
J a qxenford,Boa of Adjustments Chairman
1Attest:
Jeff Kooistra,City Administrator