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ACTON REPORT
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
AUGUST 19, 2014
7:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order and pledge
2. Introduction of Board members
Members present: Sumeet Shaw, Todd Chernik, Christopher Bloor, Gary Willis, Walter Rekuc
. 3. Adoption/Amendment of Agenda
Motion to approve: Christopher Bloor
2nd: Sumeet Shaw
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
4. Approval of July meeting minutes
Motion to approve: Todd Chernik
2nd: Sumeet Shaw
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
5. Consideration of Primary Variances
a. V14-011, 234 Burlwood Drive, Debra Carmody
Request(s): To allow a recreational court to encroach into the 50 foot rear setback
(Section 64-1602, b,1)
Motion to withdraw: Todd Chernik
2nd: Christopher Bloor
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
b. V14-012, 15800 Birmingham Highway, Birmingham Village, Leonard Jacklett
Request(s): To reduce the 50 foot buffer to 10 feet, in order to add parking (Section 64-1141,3b)
Motion to approve with conditions: Walter Rekuc
Conditions:
1. Parking lot islands and buffer plantings around this new parking area shall meet
Ordinance requirements. Landscape plan to be approved by the City Arborist.
2. Buffer shall be re-vegetated to provide screening for the adjacent property and
Hickory Flat Road. Landscape plan to be approved by the City Arborist.
3. A five foot high, four board, black fence with welded wire shall be placed along the
west property line.
4. Lighting of the new parking lot shall be directed away from the western property.
5. Lighting from the fixtures on the new parking lot shall not leave this site.
6. No overnight parking for licensed commercial vehicles shall be allowed in the new
parking area.
2nd: Christopher Bloor
Vote: 5-0*, Motion approved; * Walter Rekuc joined the meeting.
c. V14-013, 100 Hopewell Grove Drive, Lisa Strawn
Requests(s):
To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to be located in the front yard
To allow an accessory structure (a garage) to be located in the side corner setback
(Section 64-416,i)
Motion to defer until next month: Christopher Bloor
2nd: Walter Rekuc
Vote: 5-0, Motion approved
6. Consideration of Appeals--none
7. Old business--none
8. New business—Starting next month, Staff will include a recommendation in the staff report.
9. Adjournment