Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board of Zoning Adjustments November 9, 2021 5:30 PM  CHAIR ASHLEY KENNEDY, PRESIDING The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Chair Ashely Kennedy asked the Secretary to call the roll. Members Present: Johnny Keene Brandon White Barry Holder Jr. Mitch Buchanan Margaret Townsley Ashley Kennedy Also Present: Edwin Logan, Attorney Jordan Miller, City of Frankfort Senior Planner The first item of business was approval of the minutes of the October 12, 2021 meeting. Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Holder and passed unanimously. Chair Kennedy asked the Secretary to call the next item of business. In accordance with Articles 4, 18, and 19 of the City of Frankfort Zoning Ordinance, Strategic Property II LLC, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to permit a duplex land use for the property located at 216 Holmes Street. The property is more particularly described as PVA Map Number 061-43-05-015.00. Jordan Miller, City of Frankfort Senior Planner was present and explained that the request is for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a duplex on the current vacant lot. The parcel has 60-feet of frontage along Holmes Street. Mr. Miller stated that the applicant is proposing two 2-bedroom units on the vacant parcel that was previously used as a playground. This property has been sold and deeded along with the immediately adjacent properties to the north, which are currently paved parking lots. Mr. Miller stated that Staff had all positive findings and recommended approval with conditions.  Mr. Miller added that there is some landscaping and fencing on the East side of the lot that needs to remain. He stated that Staff will work with the applicant to make sure it meets the basic standards. Mr. Buchanan mentioned that Holmes Street has flooded in the past, also mentioning that the he believed the issues causing the flooding have been eliminated. He asked if this property is in the floodplain. Mr. Miller replied that the property is not in the floodplain. The applicant Devon Baker was present and replied that she had seen the staff report and agreed with the conditions when asked by Mr. Holder. Ms. Townsley made a motion in accordance with Articles 4, 18, and 19 to approve the request from City of Frankfort Zoning Ordinance, Strategic Property II LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit in order to permit a duplex land use for the property located at 216 Holmes Street with the following conditions: 1. The conditional use is transferable as a new building will be constructed that will be laid out as a duplex. 2. The applicant will work with Staff to ensure that the appropriate landscaping and screening will be installed before a building permit is issued. 3. A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction. 4. The proposed duplex shall conform to the bulk, density, and height standards for the “RC” zoning districts as established in the Frankfort Zoning Regulations. 5. The property may only be transferred one time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Holder and passed unanimously. There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Townsley and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.