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ACTION REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
JULY 8, 2014
WORK SESSION 5:30/PUBLIC HEARING 6:00pm
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) Call to order and Pledge
2) Introduction of Board Members
Members present: Richie Johnson, Tim Bryan, Marty Littleton, Steve Check
3) Approval of agenda
Motion to approve amended agenda: Richie Johnson
2nd: Steve Check
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
4) Approval of June action minutes
Motion to approve: Tim Bryan
2nd: Steve Check
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
5) Demolition reviews
a) 157875 Hopewell Road
Motion to approve (after the fact): Steve Check
2nd: Richie Johnson
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
b) 12615 Broadwell Road, Crabapple Community House
Motion to approve: Richie Johnson
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
c) 14240 Birmingham Highway
Motion to approve: Richie Johnson
2nd: Steve Check
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
6) Final reviews
a) Deerfield Green townhomes, Units 522-526, 514-518; Greencrest Lane, Chris Recker
Motion to approve: Richie Johnson
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
b) Hidden Forrest townhomes, Lots 75-80; Peacock Road, Jason Hipps
Motion to approve with conditions: Richie Johnson
Conditions: Lot 75, Wrap porch around corner.
4 feet front, 4 feet side
The end column shall extend past end of 3rd window.
Final design per staff approval.
2nd: Tim Bryan
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
c) Brickmont, Webb Road & Highway 9, David Vickers
Motion to approve: Richie Johnson
2nd: Steve Check
Vote: 4-0, Motion approved
7) Courtesy reviews
a. V14-011, 234 Burlwood Drive, Debra and Daniel Carmody
Request(s):
To allow a sport court to encroach into the rear 50 foot setback by 25 feet
Comments:
o The farther out of the setback, the better.
o Suggests deferring the variance in order to gather more information.
o Contact an engineer so that you can create an exact site plan for the location of
the proposed sport court and retaining wall. Site plan should include grading,
elevations,etc.
o Explore other locations for the sport court.
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
Comments:
o Flip the parking so that it is adjacent to the buildings.
o Use pervious pavers.
o A tree island is required per every 5 spaces.
o Meet with adjacent property owner to work out issues.
c. V14-013, 100 Hopewell Grove Drive, Lisa Strawn
Request(s):
To allow an accessory structure (a garage) in the front yard
To allow an accessory structure ( a garage) to be located in the side corner setback
Comments:
o Bring the garage into the buildable area. There is enough room for the
garage to be placed in the proposed concrete area.
o Keep the garage out of the front 60’ in order to preserve the rural viewshed.
o One Board member recommends denial based on current plan.
o Provide plans for the proposed garage.
d. U14-01/VC14-02, 14505 Batesville Road, LRF Milton, LLC
Request(s):
To operate a bed and breakfast (Sec 64-1802) with four guest rooms within an
existing home and a concurrent variance to increase the building setback along
Batesville Road from 20 feet to 400 feet (Sec 64-1145(3)(a))
Comments:
o This is a good use of the property.
o The proposal fits the rural character of Milton.
8) Other business
9) Adjournment