HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - DRB - 01/09/2024 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
City Council Chambers, City Hall
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
ACTION REPORT
1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS & ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
A. Elect a Chair for the Design Review Board
Motion to Appoint Ken Warlick as the Chair of DRB: Casey Robinson
Second: David Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
B. Elect a Vice Chair for the Design Review Board
Motion to Appoint Casey Robinson as the Vice Chair of DRB: Ken Warlick
Second: Celeste Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
3. APPROVAL / AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
A. Motion to Amend the Agenda to Add “DRB Overview Presentation” under New
Business and move the New Business after the Approval of the Meeting Minutes:
Ken Warlick
Second: Casey Robinson
Vote: 6-0 (Approve)
B. Motion to Approve the Amended Agenda: Casey Robinson
Second: Celeste Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approve)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. December 5, 2023 - Action Report
Motion to Approve the December 5, 2023 Minutes as presented: Casey Robinson
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Second: Ken Warlick
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. DRB Overview Presentation
Staff liaison presented the Design Review Board Overview which includes general
information about the Board, the Board’s goals and objectives, and the types of
applications the Board reviews. Further, the staff explained the criteria for approving a
demolition permit and showed some examples of demolition cases that the DRB
approved in the past years. The staff also informed the Board of the meeting structure
and how the meeting is conducted during the hearing of cases. Lastly, the staff went
over important reminders to the Board regarding monthly pay, city emails, training on
Robert’s Rule, and quorum.
6. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
A. 12880 New Providence Road
Applicant: Scott D. Reece / Brumbelow-Reese & Associates, Inc.
Request(s):
• Demolition of existing house and asphalt driveways.
Motion to Approve the demolition plan as presented: Casey Robinson
Second: Danielle Gagne
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
B. 15605 Thompson Road
Applicant: Constantin Cheiaua / Ikon Builders, Inc.
Request(s):
• Demolition of sheds.
Motion to Approve the demolition plan as presented: Danielle Gagne
Second: David Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
C. 385 Wigton Drive
Applicant: Patrick Fearon
Request(s):
• Demolition of the existing house.
Motion to Approve the demolition plan as presented: David Jackson
Second: Celeste Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
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7. COURTESY REVIEWS
A. V24-01, 12880 New Providence Road
Applicant: Scott D. Reece / Brumbelow-Reese & Associates, Inc.
Request(s):
• Part 1 – To reduce the 25-foot minimum side yard to 11 feet adjacent to
the north property line for an existing wood building accessory structure (Sec. 64-
416(c)(1)).
• Part 2 – To reduce the 50-foot minimum rear yard to 28 feet adjacent to
the west property line for an existing wood building accessory structure (Sec. 64-
416(d)).
• Part 3 – To reduce the 50-foot minimum rear yard to 38 feet adjacent to
the west property line for an existing metal building accessory structure (Sec. 64-
416(d)).
Comments: The DRB recommends approval of the variance request with one Board
member abstaining. The Board acknowledges the existing wood building and metal
building accessory structures were built before the incorporation of the City and
recommends the following recommendations:
1. Explore vegetation screening to dilute the view of the metal building and
wood building from the road.
2. Obtain a letter of support from the property owner to the rear.
B. V24-03, 1800 Providence Farms Lane
Applicant: Julie M. Martin
Request(s):
• To allow a proposed detached garage accessory structure to be located
in front of the primary single-family home (Sec. 64-416(i)).
Comments: The DRB recommends approval of the variance request. The Board
acknowledges there are exceptional circumstances for this property due to the unique
shape of the lot and the orientation of the house. The Board is pleased with the
farmhouse-style architecture and the darker color paint for the proposed detached
garage. The Board asked the applicant to obtain a letter of support from the property
owner to the south. The applicant informed the Board that letters were sent out but no
response back from the property owner.
8. FINAL REVIEWS
A. None
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. The Board inquired about the status of the demolition of structures at 13325
Arnold Mill Road Demolition. Staff informed the Board that the demolition permit
had been issued to the applicant. Staff will inspect the site and will keep the
Board informed of any developments at the next meeting.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: David Jackson
Second: Celeste Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
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