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ACTION REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
May 5, 2015
WORK SESSION 5:30/PUBLIC HEARING 6:00pm
1) Call to order and Pledge
2) Introduction of Board Members
Members present: Rich Johnson, Tim Bryan, Ed Parsons, Laura Wysong, Tony Sheppard
3) Approval of April action minutes
Motion to approve: Tim Bryan
2nd: Tony Sheppard
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
4) Presentation—City of Milton social networking policy, Jason Wright
5) Request to amend agenda--staff
6) Approval of amended agenda
Motion to approve amended agenda: Tony Shepard
2nd: Laura Wysong
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
7) Demolition reviews
a) 14530 Cogburn Road, Donald DeFelice, Jr.
Motion to approve: Ed Parsons
2nd: Tony Sheppard
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
b) 13345 Providence Road, Scott Reece
Motion to approve: Tony Sheppard
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
c) 3255 Francis Road, Scott Reece
Motion to approve: Tony Sheppard
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
8) Final reviews
a. Sales trailer, The Manor, 15970 Manor Club Drive, Kevin Plemmons
Motion to approve with conditions: Laura Wysong
Condition(s):
New site plan be reviewed y City Architect and Angela.
Provide letter of approval from HOA for City Architect to approve
Approval for lot 125
2nd: Ed Parsons
Vote: 5-0, Motion approved.
b. Broadwell House, Condos, Downtown Crabapple, Will Stolz
Motion to approve with condition(s): Laura Wysong
Conditions:
Work with City architect to add shutters to sides, rear of building
Come to agreement with neighborhood on water quality pond
2nd: Ed Parsons
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
c. Saint Francis Practice Gym, re-review, 13440 Cogburn Road, Drew Buccellato
Motion to approve: Tony Sheppard
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
d. Crabapple Station, Townhomes, Building 8, Units 29,30. John Molinari.
Motion to approve with conditions: Rich Johnson
Conditions:
Switch the finished on the two buildings.
Building 29 to be all brick, except for the gable end.
Building 30 to be 2 stories siding, brick on the bottom. Return the siding around
the side.
Building 29 to have 3 window dormer.
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
e. Phoenix assisted living, Webb Road, Keith Allen
Motion to approve with conditions:
Conditions:
Work with City architect to explore program elements and balance first floor
windows placement on south elevation
Siding to be wrapped on right hand side, per first approved version
Doors on south elevation to match original approved plans
2nd: Ed Parsons
Vote: 5-0, Motion passed.
9) Courtesy reviews
Consideration of primary variances
a. V15-015, 14005 Hagood Road, Jack Barron
Requests(s):
To allow an addition to a house to encroach into the 75 foot impervious
setback of a stream (Section 20-426, ii)
Comments:
No real issues
b. V15-017, 13805 Bethany Road, Kim O’Brien
Requests(s):
To allow a guest house to encroach into the 50 foot rear yard setback
(Section 64-416, 2d)
Comments:
The property is complying with the rural viewshed.
The color of the new structure should match the color of the existing
house.
c. V15-018, 12900 Birmingham Highway, Hannah Flowers
Requests(s):
To allow a new house to encroach into the 75 foot impervious setback of a
stream (Section 20-426, ii)
Conditions:
Gravel drive to remain gravel.
Maintain the rural viewshed.
d. V15-019, 785 Owens Lake Road, Jane Davis
Requests(s):
To allow an accessory structure to encroach into 50 foot rear setback
(Section 64-416, 2d)
Comments:
If the structure does not visually impact the neighbors, I can’t imagine any
issues.
Get a letter of support from the neighbor.
e. V15-020, 765 Tramore Place, Deno Hairston
Requests(s):
To allow a sport court to encroach into the 50 foot stream buffer (Section
20-426,i)
To allow a sport court to encroach in to 75 foot impervious setback
(Section 20-426,ii)
To allow a sport court to encroach into the 50 rear setback (Section 64-
1602,b,1)
Comments:
Bring letters of support from neighbors.
The court cannot be seen from the road or neighboring property.
Consideration of Appeals
f. V15-016, 1720 Highgrove Club Drive, Joseph Couch
i. Variance V14-003, was approved March 18, 2014, allowing a detached
garage to encroach into the side setback.
ii. Applicant seeks to appeal the Director’s interpretation of condition 1.--
Material, roof pitch, colors, etc. shall match the existing house.
Comments:
The neighbors have to live with the decision of the Board.
Our job is to protect the members of the community that are not here, or
are not speaking up.
Get letters from surrounding neighbors.
Tell the neighbors and the BZA exactly what you want to.
Compatible does not equal match.
Bring a sample of the materials that you want to use on the building.
City architect shall approve the final design.
Consideration of Rezonings/Use permits:
g. U15-03/VC15-02, 2780 Bethany Bend, Bob Dike
i. To allow the church to be used for an after school program and summer
camp. Including installation of a playground and fence.
Comments:
No primary colors.
Install four board horse fence, unless alternative is required by code.
h. RZ15-15, 3277 Watsons Bend, Scott Reece
i. To rezone from AG-1 to R-2A to develop five, one acre lots
Comments:
There does not seem to be a better solution.
10) New business--none
11) Old business--none
12) Adjournment