Board of Zoning Appeals

PLANNING AND ZONING Kyrsten French 201 West Water Street • Piqua, Ohio 45356 (937) 778-2049 kfrench@piquaoh.org July 12, 2022 *** MEETING NOTICE *** Please be advised that the City of Piqua Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, July 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Interested parties may also request access via Zoom. Residents and others with interest in the agenda topics may also submit public comment on an item until noon on the day of the meeting by emailing Bethany Harp at bharp@piquaoh.org. Public comments submitted by the date/time noted will be presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals at the public hearing proceedings. The full agenda packet may be accessed at http://piquaoh.org/city-government/boards-and- committees/board-of-zoning-appeals/. Please contact this office if you have any questions pertaining to this notice. Kyrsten French City Planner Enc.  BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO 6:00 P.M. JULY 14, 2022 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX COMMISSION CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Clerk Calls the Roll MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2022 and June 28, 2022 Meeting Minutes OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A resolution requesting a variance to increase the 1. BZA 10-22 maximum allowed permanent detached signage to two per driveway at indicated location of the site at 1973 Edison Drive A Resolution nominating and electing the Board of 2. BZA 11-22 Zoning Appeals Chair and the Vice Chair ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, APPRIL 26, 2022 TO ORDER At approximately 6:00pm Chair Person David Fishback called the meeting to order. The Introductory Statement of BZA Duties were outlined as well as the order of business to be followed. Meeting conduct procedures were reviewed and those in attendance were sworn in. All present were asked to stand and raise their right hand. The Chairman administered an oath to all present to testify before the BZA asking them to swear or affirm to tell the truth, and to acknowledge their intent to abide by the oath administered by stating, “I do” or “opposed”. All present stood and took the oath to tell the truth with all persons present stating “I do”. Wayde Davis made a motion to excuse April Dankworth and Wayne Davey from the meeting and Shannon Brandon seconded the motion. Shannon Brandon was introduced to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Shannon is the Planning Commission representative for the board. ROLL CALL Members Present: David Fishback, Shannon Brandon, Wayde Davis Members Absent: April Dankworth, Wayne Davey MEETING MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the March 22, 2022 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting were tabled to be addressed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION BZA 6-22 A resolution requesting a variance to increase the maximum allowed sign area from 100 SF to 150 SF at 301 Kienle Drive Kyrsten French, City Planner, gave the staff report. It was explained that the applicant, Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic, has requested a variance to allow an increase in the maximum wall sign square footage from 100 SF to 150 SF at 301 Kienle Drive. Kyrsten explained two factors that make the situation unique. First, The zoning code requires measurement of signs as a single rectangle around the entirety of a sign. The second factor is the building’s orientation toward East Ash Street rather than Kienle Drive. Staff recommends approval of the request. Mike Williams, Applicant, came forward and reiterated the points made by the City Planner and was available for any questions. Page 1 of 3  CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, APPRIL 26, 2022 The board deliberated and discussed that due to the configuration of the facility, and the way the sign code suggests measurement, the variance request was understood. No one else came forward to speak on the item. After no further public comment or deliberation, a motion was made to approve Resolution BZA 6-22 by Wayde Davis and was seconded by Shannon Brandon. Resolution BZA 6-22 was approved with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION BZA 7-22 A resolution requesting a variance to increase the maximum residential driveway width at 919 Washington Avenue Kyrsten French, City Planner, gave the staff report. Kyrsten noted that the applicant and homeowner, Robert Brown, has requested a variance to construct a driveway that connects off of the alley that is 28’ and 4” in width, wider than the maximum of 24’ allowed. There are no drainage issues presented. The property is two lots that were replatted together, which is larger than the average lot in the area. Staff recommends approval of the request. Robert Brown, Applicant, came forward to speak on the item. Mr. Brown reiterated the comments made by the City Planner and also noted that the wider driveway would help with the turning radius when turning into the garage. The board deliberated and discussed issues that may arise if the driveway variance was not approved. It was agreed that due to the size of the lot and the orientation of the garage toward the alley, the additional width makes sense for this property. No one else came forward to speak on the item. After no further public comment or deliberation, a motion was made to approve Resolution BZA 7-22 by Shannon Brandon and was seconded by Wayde Davis. Resolution BZA 7-22 was approved with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION BZA 8-22 A resolution requesting a variance to allow a reduction to a 1 foot setback from side lot line to driveway at 321 N. Downing Street Kyrsten French, City Planner, gave the staff report. She noted that this item has been brought to the BZA before in 2019 and was tabled at that time. The applicants, David and Tammy Wright, have requested a variance to reduce the side setback of their driveway from 3 ft. to 1 ft. Since 2019, the YMCA construction, which had originally prompted the Wrights’ concern for their ability to park on their street, has become more imminent. A variance to reduce the minimum setback from the property line to the side of a driveway would allow two vehicles to be parked side by side at the house, Page 2 of 3  CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, APPRIL 26, 2022 guaranteeing parking availability for the homeowners both during the heavy construction period and afterwards. The Cyrene AME Church provided a letter of support for the request. Staff also recommends approval of the request. Tammy Wright, Applicant, was available for any questions from the board. The board deliberated that this property, as the only residence on the block, and a property directly adjacent to the new Y, is the most impacted by both the height variance and the parking generation. The board expressed that this situation is highly unique. No one else came forward to speak on the item. After no further public comment or deliberation, a motion was made to approve Resolution BZA 8-22 by Wayde Davis and was seconded by Shannon Brandon. Resolution BZA 8-22 was approved with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION BZA 9-22 A Resolution nominating and electing the Board of Zoning Appeals Chair and the Vice Chair It was discussed that due to the 2 absences at the meeting, the item would be better discussed at the next Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. After no further public comment or deliberation, a motion was made to table Resolution BZA 9-22 by Shannon Brandon and was seconded by Wayde Davis. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT With no other business before the Board, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. With all those present in favor the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:25 P.M. Attending the meeting to prepare the meeting minutes provided herein was Bethany Harp, City of Piqua Development Department. Comments requesting corrections, additions or deletions to the content of this record should be directed to Ms. Harp at bharp@piquaoh.org. Page 3 of 3  CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 TO ORDER At approximately 6:00pm Chair Person David Fishback called the meeting to order. The Introductory Statement of BZA Duties were outlined as well as the order of business to be followed. Meeting conduct procedures were reviewed and those in attendance were sworn in. All present were asked to stand and raise their right hand. The Chairman administered an oath to all present to testify before the BZA asking them to swear or affirm to tell the truth, and to acknowledge their intent to abide by the oath administered by stating, “I do” or “opposed”. All present stood and took the oath to tell the truth with all persons present stating “I do”. ROLL CALL Members Present: David Fishback, Shannon Brandon Members Absent: April Dankworth, Wayne Davey, Wayde Davis David Fishback made a motion to excuse Wayde Davis and Wayne Davey from the meeting and Shannon Brandon seconded the motion. Due to three absenses, there was not a quorum to conduct the meeting. Meeting minutes and agenda items will be rescheduled at a later date. MEETING MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the March 22, 2022 and April 26, 2022 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting were tabled to be addressed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT With no other business before the Board, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. With all those present in favor the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:15 P.M. Attending the meeting to prepare the meeting minutes provided herein was Bethany Harp, City of Piqua Development Department. Comments requesting corrections, additions or deletions to the content of this record should be directed to Ms. Harp at bharp@piquaoh.org. Page 1 of 1  RESOLUTION No. BZA 10-22 WHEREAS, Kevin Behr, on behalf of Edison State Community College at 1973 Edison Drive, has requested a variance to increase the number of primary detached signs to two at specified driveway locations as described by the attached exhibits; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals has considered whether the variance requested: ☐ Is necessary to permit the owner a reasonable use of the land. ☐ Is justified due to peculiar exceptions and unusual circumstances found at this location that are not generally found within the neighborhood concerned. ☐ Will constitute a change in the district map ☐ Will impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. ☐ Will increase the public danger of fire and safety. ☐ Will materially diminish or impair established property values within the surrounding area. ☐ Will in any other respect impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare of the citizens of the city. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that _________ motioned to approve the request for a variance at 1973 Edison Drive. The motion was seconded by _________ and the request was _________ with a vote of _________ as recorded below. AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT Mr. David Fishback ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Ms. Shannon Brandon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Mr. Wayne Davey ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Ms. April Dankworth ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Mr. Wayde Davis ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  STA F F R E P O RT GENERAL LOCATION REQUEST BZA MEETING The applicant, Kevin Behr, has requested a variance to allow an additional primary DATE 07-14-22 detached sign per driveway entrance to Looney Road at 1973 Edison Drive, which hosts Edison State Community College. RESOLUTION STAFF CONSIDERATIONS BZA 10-22 Edison State, located along Looney Road, is unique site within the city of Piqua. The lot the campus is located on is 80 acres, hosts multiple campus buildings set back 400 to 700 feet from Looney Road, and contains multiple accesses and private streets within site. SITE ADDRESS Existing directional signage has had to be augmented manually to direct visitors in for 1973 Edison Drive events. The proposed digital LED signage can be changed with less work. The proposed locations for the additional signage are set back 300’ from Looney Road, which would be far enough back to not clutter the appearance of Looney’s frontage or cause confusion. PARCEL ID As the site is unique and could present similar regulatory problems in the future, staff N44-250298 has asked the applicant to think holistically about the site’s needs for signage so that the BZA can consider a whole sign package. Representative from Edison, Harold Hitchcock, explained that wall signage is not as helpful given the large setback, the campus already upgraded its main sign, and that no further needs for larger signage are ZONING anticipated. R1AA - One Family Residential Staff recommends approval of the request. SURROUNDING ZONING R1AA - One Family Residential B- General Business PREPARED BY Kyrsten French, City Planner  PROFILE VIEW 48” 12” 36” WELCOME 72” 36” Pole Mount  RESOLUTION No. BZA 11-22 PURSUANT TO, article B-1.1 of the Board of Zoning Appeals Procedures, Rules, and Regulations, the Board of Zoning Appeals Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected annually; and, WHEREAS, the term expiration of the former Chair necessitates a re-appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair positions; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals has nominated ____________ as the Chair and _____________ as the Vice-Chair and both have agreed to serve in this capacity; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, board member _____________ hereby moves to approve the request made, as described by this resolution, the testimony provided, and the documents attached hereto, the motion is seconded by board member ________________ and the voting record on this motion is hereby recorded as follows. AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT Mr. David Fishback ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Ms. Shannon Brandon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Mr. Wayne Davey ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Ms. April Dankworth ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Mr. Wayde Davis ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Item No Parcel Owner OR CURRENT RESIDENT PROPERTY ADDRESPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐031600 LOUGHLIN JOSEPH F & @(4) OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8630 N LOONEY RDPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐049400 GARBRY JOHN S OR CURRENT RESIDENT 1567 GARBRY # 12PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054509 NICHOLS RAYMOND E & PAIGE E OR CURRENT RESIDENT 1020 SPRINGBROOPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054510 STAMPER TERRY (TOD) OR CURRENT RESIDENT PO BOX 339 PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054517 ANTHONY WILLIAM J (LE) OR CURRENT RESIDENT 1025 SPRINGBROOPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054518 FRITZ CAROL M OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8430 N LOONEY RDPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054519 WILSON DIANE C (TOD) OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8470 LOONEY PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054520 HUNT BETTY L (TRUSTEE) OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8500 N LOONEY RDPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054521 LADE KEVIN R & VICKI L OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8530 LOONEY PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054522 MORGAN MICHAEL L OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8560 LOONEY PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐054523 LIETTE DOUGLAS M OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8600 LOONEY PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐055060 SCHULZ STEVEN L (TOD) & JANE L (TOD) OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8630 N LOONEY RDPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐250042 UPPER VALLEY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DI OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8811 CAREER DR PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐250044 UPPER VALLEY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DI OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8415 N LOONEY RPIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 J27‐250150 UPPER VALLEY CAREER CENTER BOARD OF ED OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8811 CAREER DR PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 N44‐250235 PIQUA CITY SCHOOL DIST OR CURRENT RESIDENT 727 E ASH ST PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 N44‐250247 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PIQUA CITY SCHOR CURRENT RESIDENT 215 LOONEY RD PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 N44‐250255 BOARD OF EDUCATION PIQUA SCHOOL DISTRICOR CURRENT RESIDENT 215 LOONEY RD PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 N44‐250296 UPPER VALLEY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR CURRENT RESIDENT 8811 CAREER PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 N44‐250298 BOARD OF TRUSTEES EDISON ST GEN & TECH COR CURRENT RESIDENT 1973 EDISON PIQUA OH 45356 BZA 10‐22 N44‐251284 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PIQUA CITY SCHOR CURRENT RESIDENT 719 E ASH ST PIQUA OH 45356