HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-12 Zoning & Annexation CommitteeZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Committee Members Present:
Oliver Davis, David Varner, Gavin Ferlic
Citizen: Vacant
Other Council Present:
Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Karen White
Others Present:
Kevin Allen, Tami Barbour, Bernie Feeney, Mark Lyons, Mark Neal, Gary Gilot,
Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Rev. Sylvester Williams, Bruce Huntington
Agenda: Bill No. 12 -08 Special Exception 730 & 734 29th Street
Bill No. 12 -09 Special Exception 1902 Western Avenue
Bill No. 12 -08 — Special Exception 730 & 734 29h Street
Noting three of four members of the Zoning & Annexation Committee present,
representing a quorum, Chairperson Oliver Davis opened by asking Mark Lyons to give
the report from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
Mark reported that the BZA gave the request a unanimous favorable recommendation.
Only one nearby resident spoke in support at the BZA hearing and one against who
expressed parking concerns.
Oliver then recognized Bernie Feeney representing the petitioners for the formal
presentation. Using a spiral bound handout (attached) Mr. Feeney noted 46 neighbors
had voiced support and the parking concerns had been addressed with off street parking
at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Opening for Council questions, Oliver recognized Karen White who complemented Mr.
Feeney for his thorough presentation.
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic motioned a favorable recommendation seconded by
Councilmember Varner and affirmed by all.
Bill No. 12 -09 — Special Exception 1902 Western Avenue
Having been called upon by Chairperson Oliver Davis to give the BZA report, Mark
Lyons said while the Building Department staff reports to the BZA was favorable, the
request received a 4 -2 unfavorable vote. Mr. Lyons said this was due primarily due to
parking concerns there being only 5 spaces on site. Mark said the reason for the
exception was that while the building was previously a bar and was again hoping to open
as a bar it had been closed for over a year and lots its previous parking exemption.
Chairperson Oliver Davis then recognized Bruce Huntington, an attorney representing the
petitioners. Mr. Huntington noted the owners had a contingent lease for 22 more off -
street parking spaces.
During the Council portion, Councilmember Varner asked if special exemptions ran with
the owner or the land. The Council Attorney, Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand answered the
land. Councilmember Varner then said he would like to see a parking lease longer than 1
year, more like 5. Councilmember Scott had concerns about the proximity to residences
and hours of operation. Mr. Huntington responded saying homes were no closer than any
other Western Avenue business. Also normal tavern hours of operation were expected.
He also said the petitioners were okay with presenting a 5 year parking lease.
At that, Councilmember Varner motioned the request be sent to Council favorably with
an agreement for a 5 year parking lease added. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic offered a
second and all supported.
There being no furtfitFbpsiness to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson
Oliver Davis adj me "e mg at 3:53 p.m.
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Attachments (WeeKids; Cashmere's Business Summary)