Board Of Zoning Appeals OKs Requests After Public Debate
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Devon Borkholder, Etna Green, presented his request Monday night to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals for a special exception for his property on 522 S. McClellan St.
After a recent fire destroyed much of the property, Borkholder planned to restructure the existing building and implement a two-family dwelling, or duplex, pending the board's approval.
Terri Davis, of 602 S. McClellan St., opposed the request, saying that replacing the current building with a duplex would create parking difficulties and obstruct visibility from her driveway.
"I have a hard time exiting now without anyone living there," Davis said. "I can't imagine what it will be like if the duplex went in and I have four more cars to deal with."
After reviewing construction plans, the board unanimously approved Borkholder's request, saying that a 25-foot setback on the property would help parking situations.
"With that much space, a driver can perform a three-point turn and have the ability to pull out of the driveway without backing out," member Richard Keevan said.
Canterbury House Apartments' request for a variance from developmental standards was approved by the board, allowing a 2-foot variance from a 25-foot setback requirement.
David Mitterling, of 1649 Husky Trail, spoke out against the request, saying that Cantebury impeded on his property within the last year and that the variance would take away another two feet of his surrounding land.
Upon hearing Mitterling's complaint, the board found that the current variance did not affect Mitterling's land, but an inspector from the plan committee will be sent to check out the situation. If a boundary dispute is found by the inspector, the BZA will notify Mitterling.
Member Bruce Woodward requested that the board replace the BZA notification signs, stating that the yellow lettering informing adjacent neighbors of board meetings should be changed to a more visible color. The board approved Woodward's request.
Present members were Keevan, Woodward, Dan Hampton, Tom Heuer, Bill Rhoades and Alan Clingan. The next meeting is scheduled for July 25 at 7 p.m inside city hall. [[In-content Ad]]
Devon Borkholder, Etna Green, presented his request Monday night to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals for a special exception for his property on 522 S. McClellan St.
After a recent fire destroyed much of the property, Borkholder planned to restructure the existing building and implement a two-family dwelling, or duplex, pending the board's approval.
Terri Davis, of 602 S. McClellan St., opposed the request, saying that replacing the current building with a duplex would create parking difficulties and obstruct visibility from her driveway.
"I have a hard time exiting now without anyone living there," Davis said. "I can't imagine what it will be like if the duplex went in and I have four more cars to deal with."
After reviewing construction plans, the board unanimously approved Borkholder's request, saying that a 25-foot setback on the property would help parking situations.
"With that much space, a driver can perform a three-point turn and have the ability to pull out of the driveway without backing out," member Richard Keevan said.
Canterbury House Apartments' request for a variance from developmental standards was approved by the board, allowing a 2-foot variance from a 25-foot setback requirement.
David Mitterling, of 1649 Husky Trail, spoke out against the request, saying that Cantebury impeded on his property within the last year and that the variance would take away another two feet of his surrounding land.
Upon hearing Mitterling's complaint, the board found that the current variance did not affect Mitterling's land, but an inspector from the plan committee will be sent to check out the situation. If a boundary dispute is found by the inspector, the BZA will notify Mitterling.
Member Bruce Woodward requested that the board replace the BZA notification signs, stating that the yellow lettering informing adjacent neighbors of board meetings should be changed to a more visible color. The board approved Woodward's request.
Present members were Keevan, Woodward, Dan Hampton, Tom Heuer, Bill Rhoades and Alan Clingan. The next meeting is scheduled for July 25 at 7 p.m inside city hall. [[In-content Ad]]