Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF HOBART BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Mr. Waldrop called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Members in attendance: Mr. Waldrop, Mr. Zoladz, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Lollis and Mr. Allen. Also in attendance: Mr. Mendoza, City Planner; Mr. Lewis, Zoning Administrator and Ms. Respecke, Recording Secretary. Absent: Mr. Gralik, City Engineer. Election of Officers: Mr. Lollis made a motion to retain Mr. Waldrop as Chairman, Mr. Zoladz as Vice-Chairman and Mr. Jackson as Secretary, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) 2014 Annual Report: Mr. Lollis made a motion to approve the 2014 Annual Report as presented, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Approval of Minutes: Mr. Zoladz made a motion to approve the minutes of September 4, 2014 as presented, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Communications/Acceptance of Agenda: Mr. Jackson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Zoladz. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) VIII. New Business 1. 15-01 Hobart Redevelopment Commission, 414 Main Street located on the NE corner of Center & 2nd Streets, Sec. 154.153, zoned B-2, 0.18 acres. Request: Public Hearing: Conditional Use Purpose: Proposed parking lot Approved X Denied __ Deferred __ Vote 5-0 Denarie Kane, Director of Development and Staff Advisor for the Redevelopment Commission explained that several years ago the Redevelopment Commission purchased the vacant property located on the northeast corner of 2nd & Center Streets with the intention of constructing a public parking lot. She stated that after receiving approval for the conditional use for the parking lot in 2009, it was decided to delay construction and the conditional use had since expired. Requesting re-approval for the conditional use, she stated that the parking lot is currently in the design stage and anticipates appearing before the Plan Commission in April for site plan approval. Proposed is to incorporate some form of buffer around the perimeter of the parking lot, street trees within the 2nd Street portion of the parkway and trees in the end islands. Ms. Kane also proposed, if the budget allows, permeable payment in the parking spaces on the southern bay and to widen the sidewalk 8 feet along Center Street in order to provide a longer trail connection from Deep River to the Brickie Bowl. Mr. Waldrop opened and closed the Public Hearing for Petition 15-01 without public comments. Mr. Lollis made a motion to Approve Petition 15-01 contingent upon a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission including all discussion and findings of fact, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Staff Consultation/Discussion: None There being no further comments or discussion Mr. Allen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Lollis. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. __________________________ ___________________________ Dan Waldrop, Chairman Ron Jackson, Secretary Page 2 BZAmin 2/5/15