Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF HOBART BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2016 Ron Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence and acknowledged new members Scott Gregory and Maria Galka. Members in attendance: Scott Gregory, Maria Galka, Ron Jackson, Mark Kopil and Stuart Allen. Also in attendance: Phil Gralik, City Engineer; Carroll Lewis, Zoning Administrator and Joy Respecke, Recording Secretary. Absent: Sergio Mendoza, City Planner Election of Officers: Mr. Jackson made a motion to elect Mr. Allen for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Kopil. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Ms. Galka made a motion to elect Mr. Kopil for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Mr. Allen made a motion to elect Mr. Jackson for Secretary, seconded by Ms. Galka. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Approval of Minutes: Mr. Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes of September 1, 2016 as presented, seconded by Mr. Kopil. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Communications/Acceptance of Agenda: Ms. Galka made a motion approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Kopil. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) New Business 1. 16-09 View Outdoor Advertising LLC/Matt Felder (Petitioner/Owner) 3412 E. 81st Ave. located approx. 700’ east of Colorado St. & the north side of US 30, Sec. 154.173 (B)(1), zoned B-3, 0.83 acre. Request: Public Hearing: Conditional Use Purpose: Proposing to convert a tri-vision face to an LED display face on an existing billboard sign Approved X Denied __ Deferred ___ Vote 5-0 Matt Felder, Real Estate Manager/View Outdoor Advertising, 1000 E. 80th Place, Merrillville, 757-3704 requested approval to replace the tri-vision face to an LED display on an existing billboard sign. Mr. Felder mentioned in May 2015 he received approval for the face upgrade but due to budgetary restraints was not able to move forward in obtaining a permit. The variance has since expired and is requesting re-approval. Mr. Allen opened and closed the public hearing for Petition 16-09 without comments. Mr. Jackson made a motion to Approve Petition 16-09 contingent upon a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission including all discussion and findings of fact, seconded by Mr. Kopil. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Determination from the Plan Commission: PC16-40 Mr. Brezik made a Positive Referral to the BZA determining BZA 16-09 has no negative impact to the Master Plan including all discussion and findings of fact, seconded by Mr. Kara. All ayes, motion carried. (7-0) Staff Consultation/Discussion: None There being no further comments or discussion Mr. Kopil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Galka. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. _________________________________ _______________________________ Stuart Allen, Chairman Ron Jackson, Secretary Page 2 BZAmin 10/6/16