Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals

NOTICE Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders #16, #34, #51, and #60 regarding public meetings and social distancing and the need to limit the community spread of Covid-19, members of the Planning Commission may participate by electronic means and the meeting will be live streamed to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the members and citizens of Gallatin. The Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals will be held at 5:30 on Thursday December 17, 2020 remotely. All interested members of the public, commissioners, and applicants are invited to participate by going to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84144214419 Or by calling (470) 381-2552; Webinar ID: 841 4421 4419 Public Comment will be accepted before the meeting via email: josh.king@gallatintn.gov or by calling: (615) 451-5796 And during the meeting by participating in the web conference by telephone or computer All participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the user interface before the meeting.  Agenda Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, December 17, 2020 Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals - 5:30 p.m. Dr. J. Deotha Malone Council Chambers Gallatin City Hall • Call to Order • Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance • Roll Call • November 19, 2020, Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes REGULAR AGENDA 1. GMBZA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-012 VAR-2020-0012 925 AQUA DRIVE - VARIANCE GREENLID DESIGN, LLC The owner and applicant request a variance of 7.35 +/- from the required minimum rear yard setback of twenty five (25) feet per Section 06.05.040.C.2 of the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, to allow for a 17.65 +/- rear yard setback on a 12,290 +/- square foot zoned lot (0.28 acres) Tax Map 135P, Group A, Parcel 015.00, zoned R15–Medium Density Residential District, located at 925 Aqua Drive 2. OTHER BUSINESS 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. MOVE TO ADJOURN  MINUTES OF THE GALLATIN MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING November 19, 2020 Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order #16, #34, #51, #60 and #65 and the need to limit the community spread of Covid-19, members of the Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals participated by electronic means and the meeting was live streamed to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the members and citizens of Gallatin. Members Present Staff Present Jimmy Moore, Chair William McCord, Director of Planning - Remote Drew Schreiner, Vice Chair - Remote Josh King, Assistant Director of Planning - Remote Jeannie Gregory – Remote Dustin Shane – Remote Leticia Alexander, Staff Attorney - Remote Marianne Mudrak - Remote Absent Others Present John Puryear, Secretary Applicant - Remote The Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals met in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., in the Dr. J. Deotha Malone Council Chambers of Gallatin City Hall and remotely. Mr. Jimmy Moore, Chair, called the meeting to order. A copy of the meeting agenda is attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. Chair Moore led the invocation and Vice Chair Schreiner led the pledge of allegiance. Ms. Mudrak called the roll. Chair Moore read the following statement: Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order #16, #34 #51, #60 and #65 and the need to limit the community spread of Covid-19, members of the Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals participated by electronic means and the meeting was live streamed to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the members and citizens of Gallatin. Vice Chair Schreiner motioned to hold this meeting by electronic means. Ms. Gregory seconded the motion. Ms. Mudrak called the roll and the motion passed by roll call vote of 3 ayes; 0 nays. Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes 2 November 19, 2020 Agenda Item 1: GMBZA Resolution No. 2020-011 – Second Generation Graveyard – Variance (VAR-2020-011) – John Hurd – The owner and applicant request approval of a variance of 213 +/- feet to allow an 87 +/- foot building setback per Section 09.02.010.C.2.D, Gallatin Zoning Ordinance, for an Automotive Disassembly, Parts Recycling, and Materials Recovery operation in the IR–Industrial Restrictive Zone District and a variance to waive the required Type 30 Landscape Bufferyard per Section 09.02.010.C.2.E along all property boundaries on a 2.0 +/- acre parcel (Tax Map 112, Parcel 017.03), located at 238 Airport Road. Mr. Dustin Shane, Planner II, presented the request for a variance for an automotive disassembly, parts recycling and materials recovery facility. The variance requested is for 213 feet to allow an 87 foot building setback. The closest home is located more than the 300 feet distance requirement for the site. The Gallatin Country Club Golf Course (zoned Agricultural/Residential) is located behind the building and is closer than the 300 feet from the proposed use. However, the golf course does not have any issues with the proposed use. There will be no business activities conducted outside the building and salvage materials will be stored inside the building. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2020-011. Mr. John Hurd, applicant, said he moved here from California and this is his retirement business. He restores 1970’s Trans Ams and Firebirds. He said all parts and materials, as well as vehicle restoration will take place inside the building. The business is quiet with no mess and most of his sales are online. The business will restore 12 to 24 cars a year. Chair Moore opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak; therefore, Chair Moore closed the public hearing. Chair Moore asked if neighbors were notified of the variance request. Mr. Shane said letters were mailed to neighbors and a public meeting sign was placed on the property. Vice Chair Schreiner said he is impressed that the entire operation is inside. He noted that there is a deep stand of trees between this building and the golf course. Vice Chair Schreiner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2020-011. Ms. Gregory seconded the motion and the motion passed by roll call vote of 3 ayes; 0 nays. Item 2: Other Business Mr. Josh King, Assistant Director of Planning, presented opportunities for virtual training to complete the required hours for Board of Zoning Appeals members. He said each member is required to have four (4) training hours each year. Item 3: Announcements There were no announcements. Item 4: Adjourn Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes 3 November 19, 2020 There being no further business to discuss, Chair Moore adjourned the meeting at 5:45 P.M. Respectively Submitted: ________________________________ Marianne Mudrak, Board Secretary Approved: ________________________________ ____________________________ Jimmy Moore, Chair John Puryear, Secretary