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City of Metropolis Zoning Board of Appeals met April 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Members Present: Don Canada, Micah Tolbert, Jim Young, Max Russell

Members Absent: Greg Jeffords

Others Present: Chad Murray

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

Roll was called:

Present: Don Canada, Micah Tolbert, Jim Young, Max Russell

Absent: Greg Jeffords

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting held on March 21, 2024, with amendment to the actual date established by notice for tonight of April 25, 2024, at 5:00pm.

1. Motion: M Tolbert

2. Second: D Canada

3. Votes: Canada, Tolbert, Young, Russell

4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR VARIANCE AT 720 METROPOLIS STREET

a. Introduction by Chair-Max Russell

1. Application 20240321-VAR-01 for the property located at 720 Metropolis Street, for a Variance of Section 156.087(D) of the Zoning Ordinance by Drew and Tracy Walker to permit the reconstruction and enlargement of a nonconforming detached garage reducing the easterly set-back to 3.5 feet from its required 10 feet.

b. Presentation by Chad Murray

Presented list of all residents within 250 feet of property and adjacent to property, copy of letter sent to both lists & petitioner, and a copy of newspaper ad. He has not received any questions or comments (verbal or written) at this time.

c. Petitioner’s Presentation

Drew Walker resides at 1312 Magnolia and would like to downsize and move to property located at 720 Metropolis Street. He has had three separate contractors’ estimates. All have agreed garage is in need of demolition. Walker presented pictures of the current garage.

d. Public Testimony & Comment

None

e. Cross Examination

None

f. Response by Petitioner

N/A

g. Questions by the Commission

Question regarding curbcut and utility lines- Contractors, MGentry from City, and Julie call in all say good to go.

h. Commission Discussion

None

i. Commission Action

1. Motion to approve a variance at 720 Metropolis Street to permit the reconstruction and enlargement of a nonconforming detached garage reducing the easterly set-back to 3.5 feet from its required 10 feet.

i. Motion: M Russell

ii. Second: M Tolbert

iii. Votes: Canada, Tolbert, Russell

5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT 1214 BAYNES STREET

a. Introduction by Chair-Max Russell

1. Application 20240321-SPU-01 for the property located at 1214 Baynes Street, for a Special Use Permit granted under Section 156.086 and in accordance with 156.100 of the Zoning Ordinance by John and Tina Abney to permit the erection of an accessory building upon a vacant R-1-E zoned lot prior to or without a principal structure.

b. Presentation by Chad Murray

Presented list of all residents within 250 feet of property and adjacent to property, copy of letter sent to both lists & petitioner, and a copy of newspaper ad. He has not received any questions or comments (verbal or written) at this time.

c. Petitioner’s Presentation

John & Tina Abney purchased 1214 & 1212 Baynes Street. They live on Hillcrest and would like to build post frame style building set back with room for a future house if needed. They would like to build a 30x40 building with 12 foot sidewalls with 10 foot doors on each end. They plan to have water and electric, but no sewer.

d. Public Testimony & Comment

None

e. Cross Examination

None

f. Response by Petitioner

N/A

g. Questions by the Commission

None

h. Commission Discussion

1200 square foot. Strictly garage—no commercial use. It will run with the land-same rules.

i. Commission Action

1. Motion to submit advisory report for a Special Use Permit granted under Section 156.086 and in accordance with 156.100 of the Zoning Ordinance by John and Tina Abney to permit the erection of an accessory building upon a vacant R-1-E zoned lot prior to or without a principal structure with conditions to the Metropolis City Council.

i. Motion: M Tolbert

ii. Second: D Canada

iii. Votes: Canada, Tolbert, Russell

6. ADJOURNMENT

a. Motion: M Tolbert

b. Second: D Canada

c. Votes: Canada, Tolbert, Russell

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