HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-08 BAA MINUTESMINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
October 8, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER.
The regular meeting of the Englewood Board of Adjustments and Appeals was called to
order at 7:35 P.M. in the Englewood City Council Chambers, Chair O'Brien presiding .
Members present: Allen , Barber , Bode , Fowler, O'Brien, Seymour, Smith
Members absent: None .
Staff present: Director Robert Simpson
Assistant City Attorney Reid
Planning Technician Cathie Mahon
The Chairperson opened the Pub lic Hearing stating she had proof of posting and
publication. Chair O'Brien stated that both Case #7-97 and Case #8-97 had been
canceled.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
September 10 , 1997
Chair O'Brien asked for consideration of the Minutes from the September 10 , 1997,
public hearing.
Seymour moved:
Fowler seconded ,
THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
AYES: Barber, Bode , Fowler, O'Brien , Seymour, Smith
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Allen
ABSENT: None
The motion carried .
Ill. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT.
Case #5-97 and Case #6-97
The Chairperson asked for consideration of the Findings of Fact.
Seymour moved:
Smith seconded ,
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THAT THE FINDINGS OF FACT FOR CASE #5-97, LINDA AND DOUG COHN,
275 E. GIRARD AVENUE, AND CASE #6-97, SHANNON SWEENEY, 3356 S.
PENNSYLVANIA STREET, BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
A YES: Barber , Bode , Fowler, O'Brien, Seymour, Smith
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Allen
ABSENT: None
The mot ion carried.
IV. STAFF ADVISORS ' CHOICE.
Ms . Mahon , Planning Technician , welcomed Mr . Allen as a new member. Ms . Mahon
brought the Board current on Case #7-96 , Jack York , 15 East Quincy Avenue , stat ing
the variance is now null and void. She reported that Mr. York contacted staff
questioning if he would need to apply for a variance for an 8' x 12 ' shed. The shed
would be smaller t han the initial request. Discussion ensued regarding whether Mr .
York would need to apply for a var iance for the shed. Nancy Reid , Assistant City
Attorney , stated that she would review the case and report her findings to Ms . Mahon.
V. CITY ATTORNEY'S CHOICE.
Ms. Reid presented preliminary informat ion regarding a proposed addition to the
Handbook on "Duty to Vote " relating to abstent ions. Discussion ensued. T he Board
decided to conduct a study sess ion after the public hearing . Ms . Reid stated a forma l
proposal will be presented at a future public hearing .
VI. BOARD MEMBERS' CHOICE.
Mr . Seymour commented that since City Council is receiving a pay raise , he would like
the Board 's $50.00 monthly "gas " money reinstated . Mr . Seymour also wanted to
know what plans had been made for a Christmas party.
Chair O'Brien officially welcomed Mr. Allen to the Board.
There was no further business brought before the Board . The meeting was declared
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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