Board of Adjustments

CITY OF NEWPORT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS March 21, 2024 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Newport Board of Adjustments was held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at the Newport Municipal Complex, 998 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky. In attendance were: Steve Mathisen, Susan Whitehead, Nikki Bishop, Ed Davis, Stephanie Steffen, Planning and op Development Director Brian Steffen, Assistant City Manager John Hayden, and City Clerk Tiffany Myers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: y A motion by Ed Davis, seconded by Stepanie Steffen, to approve the Regular Minutes for February 15, 2024, as presented. Roll Call: Steve Mathisen Susan Whitehead Nikki Bishop Yes Yes Yes lC Ed Davis Stephanie Steffen Yes Yes 5-0 Motion carried- so ordered. ca ffi Prior to commencing the Public Hearing, all parties giving testimony were sworn in. All parties, including the applicant, City staff, Board Attorney, and those in support and opposition of the O applicant, have a right to give testimony and cross-examination. PUBLIC HEARING: BA-24-02 An The applicant requests a dimensional variance for a fence at 80 Home Street, Newport, KY 41071. Requested by: Tim & Karen O’Hara Comments:  Planning and Development Director Brian Steffen presented the City’s findings to the ot Board.  Tim O’Hara, 80 Home Street, briefly described the fence he is building. He also provided photos of his property to the board. N Steven Mathisen moved, seconded by Ed Davis, to approve application BA -24-02 for the dimensional variance for the property at 80 Home Street for a specific 48 inches for the entire project because this property has unique dimensions. The size of the property and its use as a pet park justifies this. In addition, it will not obstruct the view when constructing the fence. Page 1|3 Roll Call: Steve Mathisen Yes Susan Whitehead Yes Nikki Bishop Yes Ed Davis Yes Stephanie Steffen Yes 5-0 Motion carried- so ordered. op Before this case proceeded, Assistant City Manager John Hayden advised the Board that Board member Nikki Bishop would recuse herself from this case (BA-24-03.) Ms. Bishop was involved in the original transfer of the property to the Housing Authority. She is doing this out of caution. It y is also noted that Bill Kreutzjans is part of the Planning & Zoning Commission and is involved in this case. It’s not a conflict for him to come forward to present this case. BA-24-03 lC The applicant is requesting a side yard setback variance to construct attached single- family dwellings for the property located at 179 Grandview Drive, Newport, KY 41071 Requested by: Ashley Builders Correction to the address. This is a lot known as Grandview School Block PIDN # 999-999-36-948.00 Comments: ca  The Planning and Development Director advised the board of the city’s findings. The Board received the site plans for the entire project, but tonight, the Board is here only to approve a side yard setback variance for two units in this proposed development, which ffi are on the far south end of the property.  Bill Kreutzjans with Ashley Builders presented his case to the Board.  Chris Maloney, 229 Main Street, voiced his concerns about the project and the use of the alley for parking cars. O A motion by Steve Mathisen, seconded by Stephanie Steffen, to approve case BA-24-03 for two side yard setback variances on the width of three feet to zero feet for two units on the Grandview An School lot. Given that the current view-shed easement limits placement significantly limited, they will do their best to orientate these units. In addition, the property itself has had some issues with the landscape and topography, which the Builder will address. Lastly, the Builder is doing their due diligence to address limited on-street parking. That granting this variance at this location will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance as well as the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the City of Newport. It will not be injurious to the neighborhood or ot otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. It will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare. It will not alter the essential character of the general vicinity. It will not cause a hazard or nuisance to the public. It will not allow an unreasonable circumvention of the requirements of the N zoning regulations. Roll Call: Steve Mathisen Yes Susan Whitehead Yes Ed Davis Yes Stephanie Steffen Yes Page 2|3 4-0 Motion carried- so ordered. ADJOURNMENT: A motion by Steve Mathisen, seconded by Stephanie Steffen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried- so ordered. Accordingly, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:18 p.m. Approved: Attest: Susan Whitehead, Chairperson op y Tiffany Myers, City Clerk lC ca ffi O An ot N Page 3|3