Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF HOBART BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES OF JULY 6, 2017 Stuart Allen called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Members in attendance: Stuart Allen, Mark Kopil, Ron Jackson, Jason Spain and Scott Gregory. Also in attendance: Phil Gralik, City Engineer; Sergio Mendoza, City Planner; Carroll Lewis, Zoning Administrator and Joy Respecke, Recording Secretary. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Jackson motioned to approve the minutes of June 1, 2017 as presented, seconded by Mr. Allen. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Communications/Acceptance of Agenda: Mr. Kopil motioned to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Spain. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) New Business 1. 17-13 David Lukasik (Petitioner/Owner) 7737 Colorado St. located approx. 1/3 mile north from the NE corner of Colorado St. & US 30, Sec. 154.006(F)(7), zoned R-2, 0.94 acre Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To exceed the permitted 864 sq. ft. for accessory structures by 486 sq. ft. for a proposed 30’x45’ pole barn Approved X Denied __ Deferred __ Vote 5-0 David Lukasik, 7737 Colorado Street proposed to construct a 30’x45’ pole barn with a 15’ maximum height at the peak. He stated when he originally applied for a building permit for the proposed structure, he was under the assumption that he owned an acre but it was discovered that the property encroached into Colorado Street, reducing the parcel to less than an acre. The structure will include copper siding, a black metal roof, 3 garage doors and a service door. Mr. Allen opened and closed the public hearing without public comments. Mr. Kopil noted that only the name of an electrical company was on the mailbox and questioned whether his intention was to operate a business out of the proposed pole barn. Mr. Lukasik stated the proposed structure will only be used for storage and will not operate his business from his property. Mr. Kopil motioned to Approve Petition 17-13 contingent upon dedicating 40’ of right of way along Colorado Street to the City and will not operate a business out of the structure 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 discussion Mr. Kopil motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. _________________________________ ______________________________ Stuart Allen, Chairman Ron Jackson, Secretary