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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2022u Gn2 MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEBRUARY 28, 2022 5:30 P 0�@ECKGObC Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers MAR 3 0 2022 Attendees: Troy Astin, Erna Boykin, Jim Chapman, Patrick Perry CITY CLERK Absent: Carol Young Staff: Joshua P. Sommer, Senior Planner Guests: Craig & Susan Guess and Tim Walker Vice -Chair Patrick Perry called the regularly -scheduled meeting of the Paducah Board of Adjustment to order at 5:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited. The roll was taken. Mrs. Boykin offered: I move that the reading of the minutes for January 31, 2022 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. Mr. Chapman seconded. No corrections were requested. Vice -Chair Perry called for the vote. 4 Ayes (Astin, Boykin, Chapman, Perry), o Nays Case# VAR2022-0001 2401 Broadway Mr. Chapman offered: I move that this Board receive and Azle the application of Paducah Bank for a 2.75' front yard variance request to construct a 110 square foot sign 2'3 "from the front property line. I further move a 2' variance be approved for the new sign to be located 13' inside the 15' sight triangle formed by Broadway and North 241h Street. I further move that the variances be approved based on the following findings of fact: The base of the proposed sign is smaller, thereby allowing better visibility by motorists. The sign has been replaced at least twice in the same location. • Staff did not find any public concerns or complaints about the location of the sign Mr. Astin seconded. Mr. Sommer presented the staff report and went through the Findings of Fact. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT—continued page 2 / 2 Mrs. Boykin asked if there had been any traffic problems at this location. Mr. Sommer stated upon a review of both Fire Prevention and Planning files, no traffic problems were noted since the bank's construction in 1964. Mrs. Susan Guess addressed the BOA. She stated she was the chief marketing manager at Paducah Bank. She stated all of Paducah Bank's signs were being rebranded to have a positive impact on the community. Mr. Tim Walker with Signco addressed the BOA. He stated the sign would be three feet taller but still be in the same location. No further questions were asked. Vice -Chair Perry called for the vote. 4 Ayes (Astin, Boykin, Chapman, Perry), o Nays Other Business 421 North lith Street -- Discussion was made about the Petition that was has been on the table since June 3, 2021 awaiting a resolution from the Fire Prevention Department. Mr. Sommer stated with the adoption of the current single-family regulations in September of 2021, the Petitioner would not need to come before the BOA fora variance. It was decided to send a letter to the Petitioner, advising him the petition would be removed from the agenda at the next regularly -scheduled meeting. 1311 Davis Avenue — Mr. Sommer stated the follow up letter to the Petitioners were in their packets regarding short-term rentals Proposed by-law change — It was decided to adopt a by-law change for petitions on the table for more than go days. Vice -Chair Perry suggested adding the terminology for what placing an item on the table meant. Mr. Sommer conducted BOA training based on a power point from the Kentucky League of Cities. He touched on other facets of City government, the Planning Commission and the HARC as well as the functions of the Board of Adjustment. Adjournment Vice -Chair Perry adjourned the meeting at 6:27 pm. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer