Town Of Clear Lake Indiana
Board Of Zoning Appeals - Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the October 20, 2008 Meeting

Present: Ron Kummer, President
             Gerald McArdle
             Jon Fitzenrider
             Chris Folland
             Mike Long
             Neal Blythe, Town Attorney
             Laura Farquhar, Record the Minutes of the Meeting

Absent: None

Visitors: Three people signed the guest register.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ron Kummer, President.

Hearing:

Case 2008-06 Donald Dresser, 606 Lake Drive, request relief from Clear Lake Zoning Rule 154.048(B)(2)(d), limiting a deck extending from the main floor to not more than 16 feet into the lake yard provided the width of the side yard is not reduced to less than 5 feet. He wishes to extend a deck 20 feet 4 inches into the lake yard.

Mr. Dresser was present and gave a brief description of what he intends to do with the property at 606 Lake Drive.

There was a brief discussion on the interpretation of the ordinance. Neal suggested giving Mr. Dresser a decision based on the most lenient interpretation.

President Kummer read a letter from John Dresser speaking in favor of Donald Dresser’s project.

President Kummer asked the Board for any questions they may have for Mr. Dresser. There was a brief question and answer session.

President Kummer then asked for any input from the audience members. There was no one who spoke either for or against the project.

President Kummer closed the hearing and asked for findings of facts.

President Kummer polled the Board. By vote of 4-1 the request was approved. Mr.’s Kummer, Fitzenrider, McArdle, and Long voted to approve. Mr. Folland voted to deny.



Business Meeting:

At this time Chris Folland had to excuse himself for the remainder of the meeting.

Minutes of the August 18, 2008 BZA meeting was read by Gerald McArdle.

A motion was made by Jon Fitzenrider to approve the August 18, 2008 minutes. Mike Long seconded the motion. All in favor so the motion carried.

The Minutes for the Special Meeting held on October 6, 2008 was also read by Gerald McArdle.

A motion was made by Mike Long to approve the October 6, 2008 Special Meeting minutes. Jon Fitzenrider seconded the motion. All in favor so the motion carried.

Jon Fitzenrider informed the Board that he would not be here for the December or February meetings.

There was a brief discussion on supplying details for the finding of facts for those who are requesting variances.

Old Business:

There was no old business that needed to be discussed.

A motion was made by Gerald McArdle to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Jon Fitzenrider seconded the motion. All in favor so the meeting was adjourned.


The next regular scheduled meeting of the BZA will be held December 15, 2008 at
7:00 p.m.


Attested:


___________________________________
Gerald McArdle, Secretary of BZA



Attachments: Donald Dresser Finding of Fact