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 JUNE 6, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. IN WARRENTON, VIRGINIA PRESENT Mr. Larry Kovalik; Ms. Melea Maybach; Mr. Amos Crosgrove; Ms. Betsy Sullivan; Mr. Rob Walton, Director of Community Development; Ms. Heather Jenkins, Zoning Administrator. PRESENT VIA ZOOM ABSENT CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm. There was a quorum of members present. ELECTION OF OFFICERS No discussion APPROVAL OF MINUTES Draft Minutes – Previous Meetings Ms. Melea Maybach motioned to approve the minutes for previous meetings, as presented. Mr. Larry Kovalik Seconded. All in favor. Ayes: Mr. Larry Kovalik, Chair; Ms. Melea Maybach; Mr. Amos Crosgrove; Ms. Betsy Sullivan Nays: Absent During Vote: 1 PUBLIC HEARING BZA 2023-2 – 576 Galina Way Ms. Heather Jenkins provides a detailed overview of the application. Mr. Kovalik asks if there are any questions for staff. Mr. Kovalik asks for clarification on the location of the proposed fencing. Ms. Jenkins responds outlining the location of proposed fencing. Ms. Maybach asks if the applicant is present to speak and if further questions for staff can be asked once the applicant has spoken. Ms. Jenkins replies in the affirmative to both questions. Mr. Kovalik opens the public hearing at 5:18pm. Mr. Travis Simoes, applicant and resident of 576 Galina Way, comes forward to speak. Mr. Simoes provides further details to the Board. Mr. Kovalik for any questions from the Board. Ms. Maybach asks for further details on the drainage easement. Mr. Simoes responds providing further details of the easement. Mr. Kovalik asks for any other speakers. No further speakers are present. Mr. Kovalik closes the public hearing at 5:24pm. Mr. Kovalik asks for any discussion or a motion. Ms. Maybach comments on the difficulties dealing with site drainage issues and thanks the applicant. Mr. Kovalik asks for clarification from staff on the recommended location of the 6ft fencing and interaction with existing trees. Ms. Jenkins responds outlining reasoning for recommendation required trees for site. Ms. Maybach comments on potential visibility concerns with proposed 6 ft fencing. Mr. Maybach Motions to delay until August meeting, Seconded by Mr. Kovalik. All in favor, no discussion. 2  The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Larry Kovalik, Chair; Ms. Melea Maybach, Vice Chair; Mr. Amos Crosgrove; Ms. Betsy Sullivan Nays: Abstention: Absent During Vote: UPDATES No updates from Staff. No updates from the Board. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Kovalik motioned to adjourn. Ms. Maybach seconded, all in favor. No discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:31pm. 3