Opening of the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
00:00The speaker, Todd Grant, vice chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), opens the meeting by explaining the board's composition and the process for the evening. The ZBA is a nine-person volunteer board nominated by the mayor and approved by the City Council. The meeting's agenda includes five applications for consideration, and the speaker outlines the procedure for each item, including presentations from planning services, applicant presentations, public comments, and board discussions.
00:0003:16Roll Call and Agenda Confirmation
03:16The vice chairperson conducts a roll call to confirm the presence of a quorum. The board members acknowledge their attendance. The agenda for the meeting is then approved by the board members, confirming the items to be discussed and addressed during the meeting.
Postponement of Agenda Item
05:04The board addresses the second item of business, which is a request for a postponement by the applicant. The board agrees to postpone the matter to the next month's meeting, and a motion to this effect is approved unanimously.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
06:00The speaker brings attention to the minutes from the previous meeting held in August. The board reviews the minutes for any corrections or changes. Finding none, a motion to approve the minutes is made, seconded, and passed without opposition.
First Business Item Discussion
06:26The board proceeds to discuss the first item of business, which involves a variance request for a wall sign height at 2015 West Stadium Boulevard. The zoning coordinator presents the case, followed by the applicant's representative who explains the need for the variance. After a brief discussion and no public comments, the board votes to approve the variance request.
Public Hearing for Postponed Item
24:08Despite the postponement of the second item of business, the board opens a public hearing for it as it was previously noticed. No one from the audience or remote participants comes forward to comment, and no correspondence was received on the matter. The public hearing is then closed.
Fourth Business Item Discussion
34:21The board moves on to the fourth item of business, which is a similar request for alterations to a non-conforming structure at 207 North State Street. The applicant aims to add habitable space in the attic and basement. Following the presentations and without any public comments, the board votes in favor of granting the relief requested.
Fifth Business Item Discussion
41:21The final item of business involves a variance for the construction of a garage at 710 Spring Street. The applicant seeks a variance to exceed the maximum allowed building coverage in the rear open space. After the presentation and discussion, the board votes to approve the variance, with the garage to be built per the submitted plans.
Meeting Conclusion
56:12The meeting concludes with the chairperson inquiring about any unfinished or new business. None is reported, and no communications from the council are noted. A motion to adjourn the meeting is made, seconded, and passed unanimously, marking the end of the September 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.