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MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
° ° Q JUNE 26.2023 5:30 P.M. GRW-2m-OWE D
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers AUG 0 2 2023
CITY CLERK
Attendees: Troy Astin, Erna Boykin, Jim Chapman, Patrick Perry, Carol Young
Absent:
Staff: Joshua P. Sommer, Planner III
Guests: Alan Autry
Chairwoman Young called the regular 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 June 1, 2023 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting,
as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Mr. Astin seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Astin, Boykin, Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Continued Petitions
New Petitions
Case# VAR2023-0008 1622 Park Avenue
Proposed metal garage in the Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Zone.
Mr. Sommer presented the staff report. He stated this was a different type of variance than the Board
usually considers. The proposed garage does not meet the prescribed building standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance. He further stated if the request had become before the HARC (the BOA's sister board),
a negative recommendation would have been forwarded. Therefore, to ensure continuity of the standards
contained within the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood as a whole, staff forwarded a negative
recommendation.
Mr. Astin offered:
I move that this Board receive and file the application of Alan Autry for metal garage to be constructed
at 1622 Park Avenue
I further move that the variance not be approved based on the folloiving findings of fact:
1. Metal, as used in this type of application, is not specifically listed in Section 126-121 (3) of the
Paducah Zoning Ordinance.
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2. The type of material as proposed was not prevalent in this portion of Paducah historically.
3. Building material standards are in place to protect the integrity of the neighborhood. The
introduction of a material such as this would erode the fabric, character and integrity of the
neighborhood.
Mrs. Boykin seconded.
Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the Petitioner to speak.
Mr. Alan Autry spoke. He stated the garage would mirror the house in color.
Vice -Chair Perry asked if he had compared hardi-plank to metal. Mr. Autry stated it was about half the
price. He further stated he preferred this type of garage to a more portable garage.
Vice -Chair Perry stated he noticed most of the residents in the Fountain Avenue neighborhood have
utilized materials on the approved materials list. Mr. Astin stated that was correct. Vice -Chair Perry then
stated he felt the proposed materials would be incongruent with the neighborhood.
Mr. Chapman asked why the HARC wasn't deciding this case. Mr. Sommer stated the HARC oversees
the Neighborhood Services Zone (NSZ) and this location was in the Neighborhood Commercial Corridor
Zone, thereby necessitating the decision by the BOA.
Mr. Autry asked about the definition of aluminum panels. Mr. Astin stated the construction method is
different for aluminum panels, specifically when building have framed construction. He further stated it
is intended to have a clapboard appearance. Mr. Astin stated Mr. Autry should consider a different
material and that would help with the future value of his home.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing and called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Astin, Boykin, Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays
Other Business
Adjournment
The BOA adjourned at 5:47 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer, AICP