CLEAR LAKE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Minutes of the December 18, 2006 Meeting

 

 

Present:            Christopher Folland, President

                        Ron Kummer, Vice President

                        Jerry McArdle

                        Barb Disser

                        Mike Long

 

The meeting of the Clear Lake BZA was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Christopher Folland,

President. The President introduced the Board members.

 

The President reviewed the duties of the Board, the requirements needed to be met for granting

of a variance, and procedures to be followed at the meeting.

 

HEARING:

 

2005‑14a   Jon & Janet Zachrich, 434 Lake Drive , Clear Lake .

 

Request for additional relief from CL Zoning Ordinance #154.048(A)(3)   Mr. & Mrs.

Zachrich wish to have their variance modified to allow for a terrace to be constructed in the Lake Yard Setback previously established by Variance 2005-14a.

 

Terry Cornelius, representative for the Zachrich’s, made the presentation. Two letters in favor of modification of variance were filed.  One letter in objection to modification of variance was filed.  No personal appearances were made to speak against modification of variance.  Board Member, B. Disser, had questions of the representative for Zachrich’s. Board Member, R. Kummer, had questions of the representative of Zachrich’s.

 

President C. Folland asked for a filing of the Findings of Fact.

 

Legal Notice: finding that it was published in accordance with Indiana Code: 5 votes yes ‑ 0 votes no.

Injurious to Community: finding that it would not be injurious to the Community: 5 votes

yes ‑ 0 votes no.

Use or value not adversely affected: finding that it would not affect the use or value. 5

votes yes ‑0 votes no.

Strict application results in adverse use of property: finding that it would not result in

practical difficulties in use of the property: 4 votes yes ‑1 vote no.

Condition: No conditions were added.

 

On motion duly made by R. Kummer and seconded by B. Brown, Modification to Variance 2005‑14a was approved by a vote of 4‑1.

 

On duly motion made by B. Disser and seconded by M. Long public hearing was closed.

 

 

BUSINESS MEETING

 

Minutes of the August 21, 2006 meeting were read by V.P. R. Kummer. Upon motion duly made by G. McArdle, and seconded by R. Kummer, the minutes were approved.

 

V.P. R. Kummer spoke about BZA Educational Session that was attended by him and J. Fitzenrider.

 

Upcoming hearings scheduled for 2007 were discussed by Pres. C. Folland.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made by G. McArdle

and seconded by C. Folland, the meeting was adjourned.

 

The next regular BZA meeting will be February 19, 2007.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Debra Arnett