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ACTION REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
Council Chambers
February 1, 2022
6:00pm
1) Call to order / Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present: Reid Casey, Charlie Roberts, Ken Warlick, Doug Hene, Casey
Robinson
Absebt: Lee Collins
2) Introduction of Board Members
3) Approve / Amend the Agenda
Motion to Approve the Agenda: Casey Robinson
2nd: Reid Casey
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
4) Approval of Meeting Minutes
• January 4, 2022
Motion to Approve the minutes: Ken Warlick
2nd: Doug Hene
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
5) Demolition of Structures
a. Location: 16175 Birmingham Hwy
Applicant: Kevin Finn
Request(s):
• Demolish the existing house
Motion to Approve: Ken Warlick
2nd: Reid Casey
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
b. Location:15650 Birmingham Highway
Applicant: Scott Reece
Request(s):
• Demolish existing residence, shed, metal building, block building.
Motion to Approve: Doug Hene
2nd: Casey Robinson
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
c. Location: 465 Hickory Flat Road
Applicant: Scott Reece
Request(s):
• Demolish existing residence, asphalt driveway.
Motion to Approve: Reid Casey
2nd: Ken Warlick
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
d. Location: 2550 Mountain Road
Applicant: Scott Reece
Request(s):
• Demolish existing residence, barn, sheds, gazebo, concrete pads
asphalt and gravel driveway.
Motion to Approve: Ken Warlick
2nd: Casey Robinson
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
6) Courtesy Reviews
a. V22-02, 14225 Birmingham Highway
Applicant: Kassam Shafik
Request(s):
• To allow a proposed guesthouse to be located in the side-yard
(Sec. 64-1598(b)(1)).
Comments:
DRB liked the architecture of new accessory structure
Added building improves the property overall
DRB recommends approval of the variance
b. V22-03, 355 Cox Road
Applicant: Marc Rosenfeld, Bullseye Properties
Request(s):
• To allow the existing accessory structure in AG-1 zoned property to
remain 4 feet inside the side-yard setback (Section 64-416 (c)(1)).
Comments:
Applicant added sheds over the windows that improves the appearance
DRB recommends approval of the variance
c. U22-01/VC22-01, 13275 Cogburn Road
Applicant: FH Schindler, Inc. d/b/a Mayfield Oaks Senior Living
Request(s):
• Use Permit for “Alternative Senior Housing”, Sec. 64-1844 and a
three-part concurrent variance to:
1. To allow 4 handicapped spaces to be in the front of the
house (Sec. 64-1844 (2)(f)(1);
2. To reduce a 50’ undisturbed buffer & 10’ improvement
setback on northern line to 25’ (Article 20, Sec. 2.3.2.a); and
3. To reduce a 50’ undisturbed rear buffer to 30’ (Article 20, Sec.
2.3.2.a).
Comments:
Gather support from adjacent neighbors on both North and south side.
Recommends no gravel driveway.
No objection to rear buffer reduction but for the north buffer reduction support
letter from adjacent neighbor is highly recommended.
Revised handicap parking spots are acceptable.
Landscaping or understory hedging is recommended on the south property line.
DRB finds that applicant is asking for numerous concession to function on this
parcel. DRB recommends that minimum variances should be granted to allow
this use permit.
DRB recommends traffic study report.
DRB recommends the new building to match the old house for roof, building
material and style. DRB rejected proposed concept design.
7) Final reviews
a. Town Center East, 850 Mayfield Road
Request(s):
• Phase 2 of project, building to match phase 1 (Reviewed earlier in
December 2021 DRB meeting)
Motion to Approve based on correct brick on sample board: Casey Robinson
2nd: Reid Casey
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)
Comment: Red brick shown in the packet is incorrect
8) New Business
a. Reminder February 15 training at 5 pm to 6 pm
b. Requested by DRB work session with Planning commission in March
9) Old business
a. None
10) Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Doug Hene
2nd: Reid Casey
Vote: 5-0 (Approved)