Board of Zoning Appeals

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The Special Session meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals was held on May 20, 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 Majic Board Member Ragan Board Member Deasy Board Member Bolyard President Shultz Board Member Ragan motioned to excuse Board Members Deasy and Majic from tonight’s meeting. Board Member Manchin seconded the motion. City Staff Present Senior Staff Assistant, Maria Cipolla APPROVAL OF MINUTES None PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR May 20, 2019 1. Thomas Paeglow, a representative of #1 A LifeSaver Distribution Inc. requests a conditional use permit to allow for the establishment of an ignition interlock installation and monitoring business at 740 Bellview Blvd. The proposed action is located off in a Main Corridor Commercial Zoning District and is identified as tax parcel 3-39-24. President Shultz asked if there was anyone here to speak for this request. Thomas Paeglow, LMG Holdings Manager, stated LMG Holdings is one of only two companies contracted by the State of WV to install and monitor ignition interlock systems for anyone who has been convicted of DWI/DUI (first offense). They currently have just under 300 clients in the area that need continuous service. They average 6 to 8 installations every week. Their lease is ending at their current location in White Hall. President Shultz asked if there was anyone to speak against this request. There were none. President Shultz asked for a motion to close the public hearing Board Member Manchin motioned to close the public hearing. Board Member Ragan seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 President Shultz read the Staff Comments on the staff report. Staff Comment: The proposed request to utilize a former garage would not be in conflict with other uses in the area. The applicant can reuse a vacant site with minimal alterations. The applicant will not host automobile sales at this location. The existing building has two garage bays and is set up to host an automobile garage. Due to the fact that the site has been an active business for many years and that no significant changes have Page 1 of 2 been proposed by the applicant, staff supports the Conditional Use request to allow the property to be used install ignition interlock devices. Maria Cipolla informed the Board Members that there have been no negative agency comments or call from the public. Also, Code Enforcement and the Fire Chief already inspected the building and it passed. The Board Members had a detailed discussion on this request. President Shultz asked for a motion on this request. Board Member Manchin motioned to approve this request. Board Member Ragan seconded the motion Motion carried 3-0 DISPOSITION OF PAST CASES None NEW BUSINESS Maria Cipolla informed the Board that Ken Fletcher is now the Interim City Planner. She also told them there will be a meeting in June. Board Member Manchin informed the Board that he will be out of town and unable to attend the meeting in June. OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT President Shultz asked for a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ragan motioned to adjourn. Board Member Bolyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Page 2 of 2