Zoning Appeals Board

CITY OF CLARKSVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS -MINUTES- DATE: November 4, 2020 LOCATION: 100 South Spring Street I. CALL TO ORDER/ QUORUM CHECK/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bobby Powers called the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to order at 2:30 P.M. Mr. Powers stated for the record that a quorum was present. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MEMBERS PRESENT Bobby Powers Cindy Greene Stacey Wenzler STAFF PRESENT Justin Crosby, Building Official Valerie Ogle OTHERS PRESENT ADDRESSING THE BOARD Representatives for BOZA applications IV. MOTION: Bobby Powers read and entertained a motion. “In order to comply with the technical aspects of the Governor’s Executive Order regarding holding open meetings in a forum other than in the open and in public, this governing body determines that meeting electronically is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens due to the COVID-19 outbreak.” Stacey Wenzler made a motion to adopt; motion seconded by Cindy Greene. Vote was unanimous. V. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Bobby Powers entertained a motion to adopt the October 7, 2020 minutes. Stacey Wenzler made a motion to adopt the minutes as written; Cindy Greene seconded the motion. The minutes were adopted. Respectfully submitted by Valerie Ogle  VI. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CASES A. Case Number BZA-24-2020: Application of Renovation Church, property located at 2576 N. Ford Street, Tax Property Map No. 055, Parcel 007.00, Zoned R-3. Description of the Request: “Applicant is requesting a Use Permitted on Review in an R-3 zone to allow for a Church.” The staff is recommending approval of the request. Syd Hedrick was on the call to speak on behalf of the Request. Justin Crosby noted that they have verified adequate parking based on the Fire Marshal occupant load. After discussing, Mr. Powers entertained a motion. Stacey Wenzler made a motion to approve the request as presented, seconded by Cindy Greene. The motion passed unanimously. B. Case Number BZA-27-2020: Application of Bill Mace, property located at 2025 Jackie Lorraine Dr., Tax Property Map No. 018K, Parcel E- 037.00, Zoned R-2. Description of the Request: “Applicant is requesting a 1.5 foot variance from the required 25 foot rear yard setback in order for the structure to be 23.5 feet from the North property line.” The staff is recommending disapproval of the request. Mr. Powers noted that surveys should conducted prior to footings to ensure accuracy in the future. After discussing, Mr. Powers entertained a motion. Cindy Greene made a motion to approve the request as presented, seconded by Stacey Wenzler. The motion passed unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS: TN American Planning Association hosting annual mandatory BZA training. VIII. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED: N/A ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Stacey Wenzler; seconded by Cindy Greene. Respectfully submitted by Valerie Ogle