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Home My WebLink About1987 Board of Adjustment DecisionsDECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEBRUARY 11, 1987 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Messier, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Mask STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Boyle, Moen, Van Steenhuyse SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. SE -8634. A request submitted by Master Muffler Shops (Marvin Swafford) for a special exception to expand an auto and truck oriented use in the CC -2, Commu- nity Commercial, zone for property located at 510 South Riverside Drive, was approved 4-0, subject to, the applicant's site plan dated January 26, 1987, and the condition that replacement of vegetation along the bank of the Iowa River be made in conformance with the screening requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in the event the existing vegetation is removed, destroyed, or washed away. 2. SE -8636. A request submitted by the Diocese of Davenport (Newman Center) for a special exception to permit the expansion of a religious institution for property located at 104 East Jefferson Street, was approved 4-0, subject to compliance with the applicant's site plan dated January 27, 1987. 3. SE -8701. A request submitted by Lena Hoffineier-Burks for a special exception o mo ify the required front yard of the RS -5 zone from 20 feet to 0 feet on Highland Avenue for property located at 1401 Keokuk Street, was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the reduction be restricted to the location of the fence no greater than 6 feet 5 inches in height as identified on the applicant's site plan, with all other buildings and structures being subject to the setback requirements of the RS -5 zone. 2. That the special exception apply only to the fence and continue to be valid as long as the fence is not altered, enlarged, or otherwise expanded. The fence may, however, be repaired, replaced, removed, reduced in height, or set back further from the street. 3. That the proposed fence and hedge amendments are passed so as to allow the fence to remain on the front property line. APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: 1. A-8701. A request submitted by Benjamin P. Chait to appeal an interpretation by the City Manager that, by definition, an awning without script composed of translucent material with lights underneath mounted in such a way as to allow the light to shine through the material is an illuminated awning and consti- tutes a sign and is, therefore, subject to the requirements of the sign regu- lations of the Zoning Ordinance. The appeal was upheld by the Board by a vote of 3-1 (Randall voting against), thereby overruling the interp ati�n oj� the D City Manager. 11 FEB 131987 qKain Franklin, Secretary MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) /;3o eM G, DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MARCH 12, 1987 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Mask, Messier (late), Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Boyle, Moen, Van Steenhuyse SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. SE -8703. A request submitted by Trinity Christian Reformed Church for a speciaT exception to permit the expansion of a religious institution in an RS -5 zone for property located at 2908 Raven Street was approved by a vote of 5-0. On a separate motion, a request by Trinity Christian Reformed Church for a special exception to modify the front yard requirements in the RS -5 zone from 34 feet to 20 feet for property at the above address, was approved by a vote of 5-0, subject to the condition that: the exception granted is only to the extent necessary to permit projection of the addition in the minimum yard required along Court Street as shown on the site plan file stamped March 5, 1987. VARIANCE ITEMS: 1. A request submitted by Trinity Christian Reformed Church for a variance to the sign regulations of the RS -5 zone to permit a second monument sign for property located at 2908 Raven Street was denied by a vote of 0-5 on an affirmative motion. a In Franklin, Secretary T 0 a E M MAR 131987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) a45 rr'- 6. DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1987 -- 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Mask, Messier, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Moen, Van Steenhuyse SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. SE -8633. Approved, by a vote of 5-0, a request submitted by Tom Alberhasky to extend the expiration date of the order rendered by the Board on December 10, 1986, on an application for a special exception to allow an auto and truck oriented use for property located at 1570 Mall Drive until September 30, 1987. 2. SE -8627. Approved, by a vote of 5-0, a request submitted by Al Wells to extend the expiration date of the order rendered by the Board on November 12, 1986, on an application for a special exception to permit apartment units within the CC -2 zone for property located at 711 South Gilbert Street, until November 14, 1987. 2� '✓CSU Rarly Franklin, Secretary �oa�M APR 91987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MAY 13, 1987 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Mask, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Messier STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Franklin, Mullen, Rockwell GUESTS PRESENT: Jim Schlott SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS 1. 5E-8706. Approved by vote of 4-0 a request by Iowa Gym -Nest for a speciaT exception to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 68 to 30 spaces for property located at 1611 Willow Creek Road, sub- ject to the following owner -enforced conditions: a) A 40 -person participatory limit be• established for the large gym- nastics roan, and b) Use of the adult workout room be limited to parents of a child or children concurrently using the me� ffQ cility. Gtr HAREM 15 1987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MAY 20, 1987 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Mask, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Messier STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Moen, Reggentin GUESTS PRESENT: Bill McCarty, Marion Neely, Beth Walsh, John Ledolter, Lea VanderVelde, Nancy MacFarlane, Ralph Stoffer, Jim Swaim SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. SE -8705 - Approved by a vote of 4-0, a request by Youth Homes, Inc. for a special exception to establish a group care facility in an RNC -20 zone at 19 Evans Street, subject to the following conditions: a. That the proposed admission policy dated May 18, 1987, presented to the Board of Adjustment be adopted by the Board of Directors of Youth Homes, Inc. b. That the plot plan comply with Section 36-73(a)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance regulating the placement of trees adjacent to street rights-of-way. On a separate motion, approved by a vote of 4-0, a request by Youth Homes, Inc, for a special exception to reduce the parking requirements for the group care facility at 19 Evans Street by 50 percent, from 8 to 4 spaces, subject to the following conditions: a. That the applicant obtain a permit authorizing alterations proposed for land located within the floodplain. b. That the parking area design be approved by the City staff. 0irncca. #'" Karin Franklin, Secretary W I t E M MAY 2 21987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) 3., P'n �@ DECISION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JULY 8, 1987 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Mask, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Messier STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Franklin, Hartwell, Rockwell SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. 5E-8707. Approval, by a 4-0 vote, of a request submitted by Linder ire ervice, Inc. to expand an auto and truck oriented use in a CC -2, Community Commercial, zone for property located at 632 South Riverside Drive subject to compliance with all other City code requirements and specifications. ar7 rranKiin, secretary �011p JUL 101981 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST 12, 1987 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Mask, Messier, Randall MEMBERS ABSENT: Fisher, Winegarden STAFF PRESENT: Hartwell, Moen SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. SE -8708. Approved by a vote of 3-0, a request submitted by I.C. Law Bul- ing Partnership for special exceptions to modify the front yard requirement and to reduce the number of required parking spaces for property located in a CI -1 zone at 920 South Dubuque Street, subject to the following conditions: A. That the front yard is reduced from 20 feet to 14 feet only for the purpose of allowing the projection of the porch in the front yard as identified on the site plan file stamped July 22, 1987. B. That the number of required parking spaces be reduced from 31 spaces to 28 spaces and that the parking area site plan be amended to comply with the requirements of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and be ap- proved by the Iowa City Department of Planning and Program Develop- ment. 2. SE -8703. Approved by a vote of 3-0, a request submitted by Trinity Christian Reformed Church to extend the expiration date of the order rendered by the Board on March 12, 1987, on an application for special exceptions to expand a religious institution in an RS -5 zone and to reduce the front yard requirement from 34 feet to 20 feet for property located at 2908 Raven Street to March 12, 1988. 3. SE -8634. Approved by a vote of 3-0, a request by Master Muffler Shops to ex T -the expiration date of the order rendered by the Board on Febru- ary 11, 1987, on an application for a special exception to expand an auto and truck oriented use in a CC -2 zone for property located at 510 South Rivers,ide Drive to February 11, 1988. anKIin, U a I M AUG 14 1987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CL_irRK (3) "gyp DECISION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 - 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Mask Winegarden ezt' (arrived at 4:40 PM), Messier, Randall, MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Hartwell, Moen SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM: 1. SE -8710. Approved by a vote of 4-1 (Fisher voting no), a request submit- ted—Ey—David and Janet Chestnut on behalf of Richard McCreedy, property owner, for a special exception to reduce the minimum front yard required along First Avenue for property located at 17 Heather Drive from 20 feet to two (2) feet to permit a fence which exceeds four feet in height, subject to the following conditions: a. That the reduction be restricted to the location of the fence. All other buildings and structures are subject to the setback require- ments of the RS -5 zone. b. That a gate be installed within the portion of the fence which would parallel First Avenue. c. That the special exception apply only to the fence and continue to be valid as long as the fence is not altered, enlarged, extended, or otherwise expanded. The fence may, however, be removed, reduced in height, or set back further from First Avenue. d. That the portion of the fence parallel with First Avenue be limited in height to six (6) feet. All other sections of the fence located within the front yard required along First Avenue are restricted in height to four (4) feet. K in ran in, etre ary �01EM SEP 111987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1987 - 4:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Messier, Randall', Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Mask STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Boyle, Hartwell, Moen, Rockwell SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEMS: 1. SE -8714. Approved by a vote of 4-0, a request submitted by J.J. DeRyke for special exceptions: a. To modify the minimum distance required between a principal struc- ture and an accessory structure from 6 feet to 4 feet as shown on the renovation stamped October 21, 1987, and b. To modify the minimum front yard requirement along Third Avenue from 20 feet to 18 feet, subject to the condition that the excep- tion is granted oto permit theexpansion of the principal structure only in the minimum yard required along Third Avenue in an RS -5 zone for property located at 2101 Muscatine Avenue. 2. SE -8715. Approved by a vote of 4-0, a request submitted by Old Brick/Lutheran Corporation for a special exception to reduce the parking requirements for uses at 26 East Market Street provided: a. that the uses in the building consist of religious institutions, offices for non-profit organizations, or other uses permitted in the CO -1 zone with parking requirements which are no greater than one off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area, b. that the sanctuary located on the second floor of the sanctuary wing of the building continues to be used only as a religious auditorium or as an auditorium for public and private events, and c. that no change in appearance of the exterior features of the building or of the site for which a regulated permit is required shall be undertaken unless a Certificate of Appropriateness or a Certificate of No Material Effect has been granted by the Iowa �n eo ity Historic Preservation Commission. K in Franklin, Secretary LL 31987 I MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) q.55 Pm E. DECISIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1987 - 4:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Fisher, Messier, Randall, Winegarden MEMBERS ABSENT: Mask STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Kritz, Rockwell, Reggentin SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM: 1. SE -8716. Approved by a vote of 4-0, a request submitted by Krause e�ntTCorporation for a special exception to modify the front yard requirements in the CI -1 zone for property located at 1104 S. Gilbert Street from 20 feet to 9 feet with the following stipulations: 1. That the canopy be erected and positioned on-site as shown on the site plan, Drawing #81734, Revised, dated November 25, 1987. 2. That no portion of the canopy be enclosed at any time. VARIANCE ITEM: 1. V-8703. Denied by a 0-4 vote on an affirmative motion, a request by aTTi . Young for a variance to allow more than 50% of impervious surface in the required front yard in an RM -12 zone for property located at 420-22 E. Church Street. W.JL�_ Tin Franklin, Secretary o I � M DEC 1 11987 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3)