Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF WARRENTON TOWN HALL 21 MAIN STREET WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 20186 MINUTES A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WAS HELD ON APRIL 4, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. IN WARRENTON, VIRGINIA PRESENT Mr. Larry Kovalik; Ms. Melea Maybach; Mr. Amos Crosgrove; Mr. Rob Walton, Director of Community Development; Ms. Amber Heflin, Zoning Official; Ms. Heather Jenkins, Zoning Administrator; PRESENT VIA ZOOM ABSENT Ms. Betsy Sullivan; CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm. There was a quorum of members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Draft Minutes- December 6, 2022 Deferred until next month’s meeting. PUBLIC HEARING BZA 2023-1 – 545 SOLGROVE RD Ms. Heather Jenkins provides a detailed overview of the application. Mr. Mr. Larry Kovalik requests clarification of recommended approval condition number 2. Ms. Jenkins responds. 1 Mr. Kovalik asks about required right of way requirements. Ms. Jenkins responds briefly outlining right of way requirements for pedestrian and bike paths. Mr. Kovalik opens the public hearing at 5:11pm. Ms. Lisa Gargiulo, applicant, comes forward to thank the BZA members for their consideration and advised she has her neighbors’ support. She expresses her concern for her safety due to violent crime in the area and the need for the fence for protection. Mr. Kovalik closes the public hearing at 5:16pm. Mr. Kovalik asks for any discussion or a motion. Mr. Amos Cosgrove Motions to approve the variance with the pattern motion for approval and, Seconded by Mr. Kovalik. All in favor, no discussion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Larry Kovalik, Chair; Ms. Melea Maybach, Vice Chair; Mr. Amos Crosgrove; Nays: Abstention: Absent During Vote: Ms. Betsy Sullivan UPDATES Mr. Walton briefly discussed the search for a new Town Manager and identified the acting Town Manager. Mr. Kovalik asked if the other BZA members had been contacted by a potential applicant, Melanie Burch. Ms. Heflin, Zoning Official stepped forward and stated Ms. Burch had reached everyone but Ms. Maybach. Ms. Maybach indicated to Ms. Heflin that she was unable to log into her Town email. Ms. Heflin will initiate contact with the IT department. No other updates. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Kovalik motioned to adjourn. Ms. Maybach seconded, all in favor. No discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:21pm. 2