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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes BOA 2024-0325March 25, 2024 5:30 p.m. Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers Attendees: Jim Chapman, Vice-Chair Patrick Perry, Chairwoman Carol Young Absent: Troy Astin, Erna Boykin Staff: Nic Hutchison, Director of Planning; Joshua P. Sommer, Planner III Guests: Rob Hall, Sara Conner, Mae Polcyznski, Nick Warren, Suzanne Warren, Wanda Pipes, Mike Howard, Christopher Hayden, Susan Guess, David Rogers, Tammye Carter-Rogers Chairwoman Young called the called 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. Mr. Chapman offered: I move that the minutes for February 26, 2024 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting be approved as written. Mr. Perry seconded. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays, Continued Petitions New Petitions Case# USE2024-0001 1324 Jefferson Street Conditional Use request for a salon in the R-4 Zone. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He described a salon is a conditional use in the R-4 Zone and described previous uses in the building. He also stated the conditional use would comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Perry offered: I move that this Board approve the conditional use request of Christopher Hayden for a salon to be located in the R-4 Zone at 1324 Jefferson Street. I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact: The site is located centrally in the City. The site is located on a major arterial, with a public alley that terminates in the paved parking lot. Approximately 10 vehicles can park perpendicular to the east property line. On-street parking is also available. The structure has been used for a commercial use since approximately 1957. There is only one single-family home next to this structure, separated by a public alley. The rest of the site is surrounded by a commercial use. The site is shown as commercial on the Future Land Use Map. Two objectives of the Comprehensive Plan support the location of the salon, particularly to “Enhance and encourage the retention of existing businesses and creation of new ones” and “Encourage the use and adaptive reuse of historic and other buildings for both commercial and residential use” as this structure was constructed in 1907. Mr. Chapman seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the Petitioner to speak. The Petitioner was present, but chose not to speak. Hearing no public comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# VAR2024-0003 555 Jefferson Street Variance request of 15.62 square feet for a 99.62 square foot sign. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He stated the original signage was placed in approximately 1980. He also stated that staff would prefer one larger sign than two signs, which would help to curb sign proliferation. Mr. Chapman offered: I move that this Board approve the petition of Paducah Bank & Trust for a 15.62 square foot variance for a 99.62 monument sign to be constructed at 555 Jefferson Street. I further move that the variance be approved based on the following findings of fact: The sign is already legally non-conforming at 84 square feet. The site is the Petitioner’s main branch location, thereby giving this site more significance and notoriety. The frontage along Jefferson Street is 346 feet long. Therefore, another freestanding sign could be legally permitted. In order to keep sign proliferation to a minimum, staff supports one larger sign than two separate signs. The area of the sign larger than 84 square feet is mostly architectural features. The Petitioner is rebranding signage at all their locations. This sign would match other signage at other branches. Mr. Perry seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the Petitioner to speak. Ms. Susan Guess with Paducah Bank spoke. She stated Paducah Bank has a 76-year history within the City. She further stated the sign would be mid-block and not alter any viewshed. Ms. Guess then stated the bank wishes to utilize the existing sign base and the sign would match the other locations. Hearing no further comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# VAR2024-0004 1437 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Side yard variance request of one foot to allow a 700 sq. ft home to be constructed five feet from the east property line. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He stated a single-family home used to be located on the lot, which was razed about 2010. He further stated the lot in question was a non-conforming lot as it is not 8,000 square feet, nor has 50’ of frontage. The proposal is for a 700 square foot home. Mr. Sommer stated the floor plan and renderings are in the packets. He further stated the variance would be comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Perry offered: I move that this Board approve the petition of Crockett-Howard Properties, LLC for a one-foot variance for a single-family home to be constructed five feet from the east property line at 1437 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. I further move that the variance be approved based on the following findings of fact: The subdivision was platted before the adoption of the present zoning ordinance. The lot is legally nonconforming to the prescribed width and area requirements of the Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Zone. The City of Paducah Comprehensive Plan supports population growth and housing choice. This location is in the larger Fountain Avenue Neighborhood redevelopment area. The construction of a new quality home helps to further solidify the City’s success in this area. The construction of this home in line with the existing home to the east helps to re-create the historic viewshed and street wall. This lot is much smaller than typical nonconforming lots. Therefore, the granting of this variance would help to further an opportunity that may not have immediately appeared. Mr. Chapman seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the public to speak. Ms. Wanda Pipes spoke. She stated her and her family own a lot of property in the block. She asked if the lot could be subdivided further and if variances of this type had been granted before. Mr. Sommer stated that variances have been granted on smaller lots previously and that the lot could not be further subdivided. Mr. Mike Howard, Petitioner, spoke. He stated he owned the adjacent home and the proposed home was intended to fit within the neighborhood. He stated there was a big demand for rental properties. Hearing no further comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# USE2024-0003 2304 Monroe Street Side yard variance request of 2.5 feet to allow a tool storage shed 4.5 feet from the east property line. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He stated the existing garage was constructed in 1975 and the new tool shed is proposed to be 227 square feet. Mr. Sommer stated that an Encroachment and Easement Agreement had been recorded between the Petitioners and their next-door neighbor, outlining the approval of the encroachment of the tool shed. He further stated that usually staff would be hesitant to recommend approval on a standard lot, but the recorded easement document made it clear both parties were aware and in agreement of the encroachment. Mr. Sommer stated the Petitioners had been in contact with Mr. Les Fugate, Chief Building Inspector, on what was needed to meet the building code. Mr. Chapman offered: I move that this Board approve the petition of David Rogers & Tammye Carter-Rogers for an approximate 4.5’ variance for a tool storage addition to be constructed approximately 2.5’ from the east property line at 2304 Monroe Street. I further move that the variance be approved based on the following findings of fact: Both parties have recorded, at their own expense, an Encroachment & Easement Agreement outlining the parameters for an existing fence and proposed tool shed. Both parties own their own homes and intend to do so for the foreseeable future. Both parties intend to utilize the tool storage shed. The proposed tool shed is 227 square feet and would be located at the rear of the lot, approximately 19 feet from the alley. Mr. Perry seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the Petitioner to speak. The Petitioners were present, but did not speak. Hearing no public comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# USE2024-0003 1924 Monroe Street Conditional Use request for a short-term rental in the R-2 Zone. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He stated a short-term rental is a Conditional Use in the R-2 Zone. He described the proposed operation of the conditional use, including number of guests and vehicles. The anticipated clientele of older ladies was discussed as well as proposed outdoor activities. Mr. Chapman offered: I move that this Board approve the conditional use request of Mae Polczynski for a short-term rental to be located in the R-2 Zone at 1924 Monroe Street. I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact: The site has convenient ingress and egress to Washington Street/ Kentucky Avenue, both of which are major arterials. The site has convenient ingress and egress to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/ Park Avenue, both of which are major arterials. The number of guests will be limited to no more than eight to prevent events and minimize wear and tear on the home. The site is centrally located within the City of Paducah, giving guests easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment in both the downtown area and at the Regional Trade Center. The City of Paducah historic districts are nearby, affording guests a unique cultural view. Outdoor seating and recreation are proposed, affording guests a more robust experience. The STR will have a handi-capped ramp to offer accommodations to those with limited mobility. The number of vehicles will be limited to four, all of which can park off-street. The home has been renovated to include features that accommodate individuals with limited mobility in the kitchen, dining room and en-suite bathroom. Mr. Perry seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the public to speak. Mr. Nick Warren, across the alley on Jefferson Street, spoke. He stated he was representing the neighbor at 2001 Monroe Street, Ms. Norma Evans. He stated during the discussion of the staff report, several of his questions were answered. Discussion was made about the potential blocking of the alley and continuous events. Mrs. Mae Polcynski stated she did not want events taking place by the guests at the location. She also stated that she could let guests know to not block the alley. After further discussion, it was decided to amend the motion to address events on the property. Mr. Chapman made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to add as a condition “There shall be no events that are commercial in nature on a routine basis”. Mr. Perry seconded. Chairwoman Young called for the vote on the amendment. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Hearing no further comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote on the amended motion. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# VAR2024-0007 200 Fountain Avenue Time variance to allow a STR in perpetuity. Planner III Josh Sommer stated that at the direction of the legal counsel, a time variance was not the appropriate petition in which to achieve his goal of a STR. Mr. Sommer stated that a different route would be taken and that this item be removed from the agenda. Mr. Perry offered: I move that this Board remove case #VAR2024-0007 for 200 Fountain Avenue from the agenda. Mr. Chapman seconded. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# VAR2024-0008 906 North 26th Street Front yard variance request of four feet to allow a handicapped ramp to remain 13 feet from the west property line. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He stated the handicapped ramp is existing and not interfering with utilities or driveway access. He stated handicapped ramps can extend into the front yard setback by eight feet per the Zoning Ordinance. However, this ramp was constructed 13 feet from the front property line instead of 17 feet, hence the variance request. Mr. Sommer stated the proposed approval was conditional at this time, as the Petitioner and the City Manager’s office were in discussions about reimbursing the application fee. The variance would take effect once payment was made or a reimbursement agreement was reached. Mr. Perry offered: I move that this Board grant conditional approval of the petition of Reidland United Methodist Church for a four-foot front yard variance request for a handicapped ramp to be located 13 feet from the west property line at 906 North 26th Street. I further move that the variance be granted conditional approval based on the following findings of fact: The ramp as constructed does not impede any utilities or the driveway. The individual living in the home has limited mobility and requires assistance immediately. The ramp could not be re-constructed for several months, as other individuals are on the waiting list for handicapped ramps. The ramp as constructed appears to be constructed to code, as the only outstanding requirement is a variance. I further move full approval be given upon payment being made or reimbursed by the City Manager’s Office. Mr. Chapman seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the Petitioner to speak. No one was present to speak. Hearing no further comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Case# USE2024-0002 1906 C Street Conditional Use request for a short-term rental in the R-3 Zone. Planner III Josh Sommer presented the staff report. He a short-term rental is a Conditional Use in the R-3 Zone. The Petitioner’s targeted demographic is traveling nurses. He further stated that one bedroom and one bathroom would be available to guests and other areas of the house, such as living room, kitchen and laundry room, would be common areas. The Petitioner would conduct phone interviews before approving their request to stay Mr. Perry offered: I move that this Board approve the conditional use request of Sara Conner for a short-term rental to be located in the R-3 Zone at 1906 C Street. I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact: The site has convenient ingress and egress to Kentucky Avenue, a major arterial. The site has convenient ingress and egress to South 21st Street/ Irvin Cobb Drive, both of which are major arterials. The number of guests will be limited to just one individual at a time. The site is centrally located within the City of Paducah, giving guests easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment in the downtown area, southside and at the Regional Trade Center. The City of Paducah historic districts are nearby, affording guests a unique cultural view. Staff anticipates just one additional vehicle, which can park in the long driveway or in front of the garage in the back of the property. The site is ½ a block from Albert Jones Park, thereby providing outdoor recreational opportunities. Traveling nurses, which is the desired demographic, would be able to get to either hospital quickly and efficiently. Mr. Chapman seconded. Chairwoman Young opened the public hearing and invited the Petitioner to speak. The Petitioner was present but did not present anything new to the staff report. Hearing no further comment, Chairwoman Young closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote. 3 Ayes (Chapman, Perry, Young), 0 Nays Other Business Adjournment The BOA adjourned at 6:24 pm. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer, AICP