Hearings Board
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · November 11, 2020
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HEARINGS BOARD
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
3:00 P.M.
120 W. DOUGHERTY ST
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Tamaine Jordan, Michael Lord, Richard Martin, Joseph Powell, Carrie Pucko
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jonathan Biron, Chris Gazlay
STAFF PRESENT: Gavin Hassemer, Amber Eskew, Robin Schultze, Sam Trust, Robert Walker (Planning);
Michael Petty (Attorney’s Office)
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Mike Lord called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
1. Introduction of staff reports and all other documents submitted to the Hearings Board at the meeting into the
official record. Joseph Powell moved to introduce all reports and documents into the official record. Richard
Martin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
2. Approval of the September 9, 2020 Hearings Board minutes. M. Tamaine Jordan made a motion for approval;
Carrie Pucko seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
1. 175 OLD EPPS BRIDGE ROAD VAR-2020-10-2926
Petitioner: Minesh K. Patel for V Cube LLC
Agent: Eddie Hammock for Hammock Sign Systems
Zoning: C-G (Commercial-General)
Tax ID: 122C1 J012
Request: A. Variance to increase the maximum height of a wall sign.
Mr. Hassemer presented the staff report with a recommendation for denial.
FOR: Eddie Hammock
AGAINST: None
MOTION #1: M. Tamaine Jordan made a motion to approve the variance; however, the motion failed due to
lack of a second.
MOTION #2: Joseph Powell made a motion to approve the variance with a condition that it only apply to the
building elevation facing W. Broad Street (south architectural elevation); M. Tamaine Jordan
seconded the motion, which passed 4:1 (Against: Martin)
2. 144 STEEPLEVIEW DRIVE VAR-2020-10-2930
Petitioner: Glenview Athens Builder, LLC
Agent: W&A Engineering
Zoning: RS-5 (Single-Family Residential)
Tax ID: 132D2 B001
Request: A. Variance to decrease the minimum side yard setback.
Mr. Hassemer presented the staff report with a recommendation for denial.
FOR: Scott Haines
AGAINST: None
MOTION #1: Joseph Powell made a motion to deny the variance; M. Tamaine Jordan seconded the motion,
which failed 3:2 (Against: Lord, Martin).
MOTION #2: Carrie Pucko made a motion to table the variance; Richard Martin seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
3. 131 E. Broad Street VAR-2020-10-2931
Petitioner: Walco Investments LP
Agent: James Warnes
Zoning: C-D (DHD) (PD); H (Commercial-Downtown, ((Downtown Historic District, Downtown Design
Area)) ((Planned Development)); Historic District Overlay)
Tax ID: 171A7 J001
Request: A. Variance to the definition (sign placement) of a wall sign.
Mr. Hassemer presented the staff report with a recommendation for denial.
FOR: James Warnes
AGAINST: None
MOTION #1: Carrie Pucko made a motion to deny the variance; Joseph Powell seconded the motion, which
failed 2:3 (Against: Jordan, Lord, Martin).
MOTION #2: Richard Martin made a motion to approve the variance; M. Tamaine Jordan seconded the
motion, which failed 3:2 (Against: Powell, Pucko).
MOTION #3: Richard Martin made a motion to table the variance; M. Tamaine Jordan seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Planning Director's Report
2. Next scheduled meeting on December 9, 2020
Meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
Agenda
In response to the state of emergency in Georgia regarding COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”), the
Hearings Board meeting will be held via a “WebEx” online meeting platform. Members of the
public may provide written comments by mail or by email at planning@accgov.com prior to 12:00
noon the day of the meeting. Finally, members of the public may also address the Hearings Board
via electronic communication provided in the Auditorium of the Planning Department, 120 West
Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia 30601, subject to safe distancing measures.
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HEARINGS BOARD
DRAFT AGENDA
November 11, 2020 - 3:00 P.M.
120 W. Dougherty Street
(Virtual Meeting via WebEx)
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Determination of quorum
2. Introduction of staff reports and all other documents submitted to the Hearings Board at this
meeting into the official record.
3. Adoption of the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting
NEW BUSINESS
1. 175 OLD EPPS BRIDGE ROAD VAR-2020-10-2926
Petitioner: Minesh K. Patel for V Cube LLC
Agent: Eddie Hammock for Hammock Sign Systems
Zoning: C-G (Commercial-General)
Tax ID: 122C1 J012
Request: A. Variance to increase the maximum height of a wall sign.
2. 144 STEEPLEVIEW DRIVE VAR-2020-10-2930
Petitioner: Glenveiw Athens Builder, LLC
Agent: W&A Engineering
Zoning: RS-5 (Single-Family Residential)
Tax ID: 132D2 B001
Request: A. Variance to decrease the minimum side yard setback.
3. 131 E. BROAD STREET VAR-2020-10-2931
Petitioner: Walco Investments LP
Agent: James Warnes
Zoning: C-D (DHD) (PD), H (Commercial-Downtown ((Downtown Historic District,
Downtown Design Area)) ((Planned Development)); Historic District Overlay)
Tax ID: 171A7 J001
Request: A. Variance to the definition (sign placement) of a wall sign.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Planning Director's Report
2. Next scheduled meeting on December 9, 2020
NOTICE
A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available upon request at least ten (10) days in advance of
this meeting. Please call (706) 613-3515, [TDD (706) 613-3115] to request an interpreter or for more
information.
Athens-Clarke County Planning Department
Request for Variance to be heard by the Athens-Clarke County Hearings Board
November 11, 2020
VAR-2020-10-2926
Petitioner Eddie Hammock for Hammock Sign Systems
Location 175 Old Epps Bridge Road
Property Owner Minesh K. Patel for V Cube LLC
Project Number VAR-2020-10-2926
Zoning C-G (Commercial-General)
Tax Parcel Number(s) 122C1 J012
Present Use Hotel
Proposed Use Hotel
A. Variance to increase the maximum height of a wall sign (Sec. 7-4-17 a.3.)
Athens-Clarke County Planning Department
Request for Variance to be heard by the Athens-Clarke County Hearings Board
November 11, 2020
VAR-2020-10-2930
Petitioner W&A Engineering
Location 144 Steepleview Drive
Property Owner Glenview Athens Builder, LLC
Project Number VAR-2020-10-2930
Zoning RS-5 (Single-Family Residential)
Tax Parcel Number(s) 132D2 B001
Present Use Single-Family Residential
Proposed Use Single-Family Residential
A. Variance to decrease the minimum side yard setback (Sec. 9-7-3)
Athens-Clarke County Planning Department
Request for Variance to be heard by the Athens-Clarke County Hearings Board
November 11, 2020
VAR-2020-10-2931
Petitioner James Warnes
Location 131 E. Broad Street
Property Owner Walco Investments LP
Project Number VAR-2020-10-2931
Zoning C-D (DHD) (PD), H (Commercial-Downtown ((Downtown
Historic District, Downtown Design Area)) ((Planned
Development)); Historic District Overlay)
Tax Parcel Number(s) 171A7 J001
Present Use Mixed-Use
Proposed Use Mixed-Use
A. Variance to the definition (sign placement) of a wall sign (Sec. 7-4-3)
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