Board of Zoning Appeals

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The regular meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals was held on January 3, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building located at 500 Quincy Street. President Shultz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Present Absent Board Member Manchin Board Member Ragen Board Member Deasy Board Member Majic Board Member Bolyard President Shultz City Staff Present City Planner, Sandra Scaffidi Senior Staff Assistant, Maria Cipolla APPROVAL OF MINUTES President Shultz asked for a motion to approve the minutes from December 6, 2018. Board Member Majic motioned to approve the minutes. Board Member Deasy seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR January 3, 2019 1. Joseph Buonaiuto requests a conditional use permit to allow for the establishment of a multi-family residence (3 units) in the Neighborhood Mixed Use Zoning District. The proposed action is located at 329 East Park Avenue and is identified as tax parcel 5-5-233. President Shultz asked if there was anyone to speak in favor of this request. There were none. President Shultz asked if there was anyone to speak against this request. There were none. President Shultz asked for a moved to close the public hearing Board Member Majic motioned to close the public hearing. Board Member Manchin seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 President Shultz asked for the staff report. Sandra Scaffidi: The applicant wishes to create a 3 unit apartment complex. One of the requirements for a three-family dwelling is an additional 3,000 square feet above the standard 6,000 sq. ft. lot size. He also does not have enough parking. I went to the property and saw how steep the grade is, I believe he won’t be able to meet the parking requirements. So, I am recommending against this request. It currently is a two-family residence with a business space. Board Member Bolyard, Sandra Scaffidi, and the other Board members had a discussion about this request. Page 1 of 2 President Shultz asked for a motion on this request. Commissioner Majic moved to deny this request. Commissioner Deasy seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 DISPOSITION OF PAST CASES None NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers Commissioner Majic motioned to continue with the current Chair and Vice Chair since they were just elected to their seats a few months ago. The current President is Madelyn Shultz and the Vice President is Gia Deasy. Commissioner Deasy seconded President Shultz’s nomination. President Shultz seconded the nomination of Commissioner Deasy as Vice President. Motion carried 5-0 OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT President Shultz asked for a motion to adjourn. Board Member Manchin moved to adjourn. Board Member Deasy seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Page 2 of 2