HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - DRB - 06/04/2024 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
City Council Chambers, City Hall
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
ACTION REPORT
1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
Present: Samia Coker, Danielle Gagne, Ann D’Anella, David Jackson, Celeste Jackson,
Ken Warlick
Absent: Casey Robinson
3. APPROVAL / AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
Motion by David Jackson
Second: Danielle Gagne
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. May 7, 2024 - Action Report
Motion to Approve the May 7, 2024 Action Report as presented: Danielle Gagne
Second: Samia Coker
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
5. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
A. 12595 Broadwell Road (Deferred from the May 7th, 2024 DRB Meeting)
Applicant: Jeffrey Masisak
Request(s):
• To demolish existing house.
Motion to Approve the demolition plan as presented with the following comments:
1. If the property is connected to the Mayfield District, ensure that the character of
the new building has a similar look and feel to the surrounding buildings in the
area.
2. This is a good opportunity to do something with a “wow” factor, and not just an
office building. Incorporate possible outdoor dining, candy shop, or soda shop.
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3. The proposed road entrance and its alignment with Marstrow Drive will provide a
better road connection and mobility.
4. Show the road layout to include the new proposed street when coming back to
present the LDP plan at the next DRB Meeting.
Motion: Danielle Gagne
Second: David Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
B. 3501 & 3499 Bethany Bend
Applicant: Biju Eappen
Request(s):
• To demolish existing houses on Tract 1 (3499 Bethany Bend) and on Tract 2
(3501 Bethany Bend)
Motion to Approve the demolition plan as presented: David Jackson
Second: Celeste Jackson
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
6. COURTESY REVIEWS
A. V24-08, 15165 Birmingham Highway
Applicant: Gayle Harris
Request(s):
• Part 1- Sec. 3.1.4 (A) & (B) - To reduce the 60-foot minimum front yard to 33.1 feet
and reduce the 25-foot minimum side yard to 5.1 feet adjacent to the south
property line for an existing one-story frame accessory structure.
• Part 2 - Sec. 3.1.4 (B) - To reduce the 25-foot minimum side yard to 21.6 feet
adjacent to the northeast property line for an existing shed accessory structure.
• Part 3 - Sec. 2.3.2 (E) - To allow an existing 8 feet high opaque fence along the
exterior street and southern property line to exceed the 5 feet maximum height
requirement.
• Part 4 - Sec. 2.3.2 (E)(1)(b) - To allow an existing 8 feet high opaque fence along
the exterior street and southern property line, to be an opaque fence, and not
the required equestrian fence
Motion to recommend approval of the variance application and to approve all four
parts of the request with the following recommendations:
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1. Recommends approval of the variance for pool house, accessory structure, and
to leave the fence “as is” with the understanding that the neighbor (Dr. Bayliss)
will plant vegetation to screen it.
2. Per board member David Jackson, have the applicant request Dr. Bayliss’
presence at the next BZA meeting to show support and confirm his agreement to
plant the vegetation screening.
Motion: Ken Warlick
Second: David Jackson
Vote: 4(Approved)
2 (Opposed) Danielle Gagne & Anne D’Anella
B. V24-09, 1105 Birmingham Road
Applicant: Luca Gianturco
Request(s):
• Part 1- Sec 8.8.6 (2) To reduce th existing barn housing animals distance
requirement from 100 feet to 32.09 feet adjacent to the east property line for an
existing barn.
• Part 2- Sec. 3.1.4 (Accessory Structure Setbacks) To allow an existing accessory
structure shed to remain in front of the proposed Single-Family home adjacent to
the east property line.
Motion to recommend approval of the variance application to the BZA and to approve
both parts of the request: Anne D’Annella
Second: Samia Coker
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
C. V24-11, 835 Foxhollow Run
Applicant: Craig & Christi Melrose
Request(s):
• Sec. 3.1.4 (B) & (D) To reduce the 25 foot minimum side yard to 23 feet adjacent
to the east property line and redue the 50 foot minimum rear to 41.8 feet
adjacent to the south property line for an existing accessory structure.
Motion to recommend approval of the requested variance: Celeste Jackson
Second: Danielle Gagne
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Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
7. FINAL REVIEWS
A. 2121 McFarlin Lane (Exterior Paint)
Applicant: Paula Bloom
Request(s): To repaint the siding, trim, shutters, and door.
Motion to recommend approval of the exterior paint colors as presented: David
Jackson
Second: Danielle Gagne
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
B. 2131 McFarlin Lane (Exterior Paint)
Applicant: Paula Bloom
Request(s): To repaint the exterior siding, trim, shutters and door
Motion to recommend approval of the exterior paint colors as presented: Celeste
Jackson
Second: Samia Coker
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. None
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: David Jackson
Second: Ken Warlick
Vote: 6-0 (Approved)
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