The Zoning Board of Adjustment met at a scheduled meeting on Thursday,
November 18, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie County, pursuant to notice duly posted as prescribed by law. Justin Erickson, Planning Director for the City of Shawnee, presented the staff reports. Staff reports are available upon request.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Roll Call
Upon roll call the following members were present:
Chairman
Paul Bass
Toby Blaylock Joe Freeman
Note: Tom Bierd was also present to be sworn in.
ABSENT: Dennis Morris
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Approval of the May 5, 2010 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes.
Paul Bass asked for a motion, Freeman made a motion, seconded by Blaylock to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2010 meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Case #Z03-10 - Location of property: 33991 Lake Rd.
Applicant: Bob Gage, GBT Realty.
A Public Hearing for consideration of granting a variance from Section 1001.11 of the Shawnee Zoning Code to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 41 to 35.
Paul Bass asked for the staff report. Justin Erickson presented the staff report. Section 1001.11 details code requirements relative to off-street parking. Per the Shawnee Zoning Code, retail establishments must provide parking at a ratio of one parking space for every 225 square feet of gross floor area. The submitted plans call for a 9,014 square foot Dollar General store, which equates to 41 required spaces. According to the applicant, the number of spaces required to meet projected demand is 30 spaces and the applicant is proposing 35 spaces. The applicant has included a narrative in support of their variance request that includes data concerning expected traffic generation and parking needs.
Staff recommended approval of the variance.
Paul Bass opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the proposal.
Paul Bass asked for a motion, Freeman made a motion seconded by Bierd to approve the variance as requested.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Case #Z02-10 - Location of property: 2409 N. Minnesota.
Applicant: Robert & Jeanne Fraze.
A Public Hearing for consideration of granting a variance to Section 503.5 of the Shawnee Zoning Code to allow for a 15’ front yard setback in a cul-de-sac when a 20’ setback is required.
Toby Blaylock excused himself from this agenda item stating he had property within 300’ of this property.
Paul Bass asked for the staff report. Justin Erickson presented the staff report.
The applicant proposes to construct a residential structure on the subject site. The applicants own two adjacent lots (Lots 9 and 10) in the plat of Cedar Shores and the proposed home will occupy both lots. The property is zoned residential and there are houses built on lots located to the north, south and west of the subject property within the Cedar Shores subdivision.
Staff recommended denial of the requested variance.
Paul Bass opened the public hearing and asked if anyone was for or against the proposal.
The applicant came forward and gave his reasons for requesting the variance. Several residents came forward and spoke for and against the proposal.
Paul Bass asked for a motion, Freeman made a motion seconded by Bierd to deny the request.
Paul Bass asked for a motion, Freeman made a motion, seconded by Blalock to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned.
Thereupon, this shall be a legal decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by the authority and power vested by Ordinance.
Chairman/Vice-Chairman Karen Drain
Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary
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