Minutes 11-21-66MINUTES OF BOARD OF AD~N3STMt~[T ~,~_~ETING, NO¥-E~ZBER 21, 1966
AT 5:'30 P.M~
PRESENT:
William Yates, Chairman
Albert Wehrell
Jay Sarno
Dgve Swank
George 'Davis
Harold Blanchette, Building Inspector
Robert Huest6n. 7D_ternate
Donald Besecker~ Alternate
George Cummins, Alternate
Mr. Yates stated that Mr. Floyd Christensen is requesting a
variance in the rear set back requirements, Lots 62 & 63,
Lmkeside Gardens. Mr. Cb~istensen c~m~e forward and stated he
wanted to-putthe James Melton Cyc!orama buitdirg on this
property. The building is 52' in depth. He wants to put ~ a
walkway in front with entrance on the north and exit on the
east. The lot is less than tO0' and this just leaves 3' for
covered wal~ay in front of building after settir~ back 20~.
He would like to Set ~' from the rear line] Mr~ Davis noted he
has 8 1/2~ more infront than required and asked.-why the building
could hot be pulled toward the front~ ~. Christensen stated it
is commercial land, and the land in the back is of no value~
whatsoever, and it would give him more parking soace in the front.
~,h~o ChriStensen stated this is a hardship to him because if he
cannot sot the building on this property as requested, he v~uld
have to cut new entrances, and it would ruin the paintings in
the building. He cannot face the buildirg to the street because
it is too ~de.
M~. Champney~ Potter Road, came forward and stated his objection
is on the basis of better city planning, He thinks restrictions
and Ordinances are lax enough without giving away the use of the
land by variances and allowances on restrictions when it was made
~-~. Mr. Chs/r~pney stated ne does not like to see people build
up to the lot line~ He pointed out that one exit will be against
the property~ and 'the north entrance will not be toward the
street. He asked if the fire department would not object to this..
Mr. Sarno asked what the building is to be used for and how ~any
people will be in the buildirg, and how many parking spaces are
available. Mr. Christensen answered that he could not answer that
right now. He stated if he can get a liquor license he will make
a lounge ou~ of it, or it could be a restaurant. He stated he
could get thirty automobiles in the parking area. It was noted
that the building inspector is~to decide how' many parkiDg soaces
will be needed. If he does not have enough parking, then he could
not get a permit.
i~. Sarno moved that the variance be der_led. Mr. Swank seconded.
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Mr. Sarno stated, his reason for denying this request is that
he would like to know what it is going to be used for, and
have a little foresight as to what ~ are going to vote on.
He stated he would like to know how many people are going to
occupy the building~ and have the fire department and building
department approve of it. Also, he would like to know what
the hardship is, and whether or not the &' requested in the
back is large enough for t0, 20 or 50 people to make an exit.
Mr. Wehrell stated he felt this is too little space for this
building in the rear. Mr. Swank stated he does not see the
hardship.
M~. Yates stated that if he puts the existing building on this
property~ he needs more room. He has to have some variance to
get this building on there. Mr. Davis stated that regardless of
the use of the building, he could gain as much as t0' in the back
by pulling the building to the front. He stated he would vote
favorably on l0: but not ~'.
Mr. Sarno again stated that the Board should know what a building
is going to be used for before granting a variance, but he agreed
to go along with the compromise of 10' P~. Same charged his
motion to grant Mr. Christensen 10' set back from rear.
Mr. Swank s~conded. It was unanimously carried.
~ETING AD JOURNED ~
Willi~ Yates, C~airman