MINUTES

WARRICK COUNTY

AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

 

Regular meeting to held in the Commissioners Meeting Room,

Third Floor, Courthouse,

Boonville, Indiana

Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 6:00 P.M.

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Willis, Chairman; Duane Erwin, William McCune, Don Mottley, John Peninger, and Dennis Taylor   

 

Also present were: Sherri Phillips, Executive Director, Leslie Shively, Attorney; Julie Hemmings and Susan Weigman, Staff.

 

MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Medcalf.

 

MINUTES: A motion was made by John Peninger to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2004 meeting and a second by Duane Erwin and motion carried. A motion was made by Don Mottley to approve the minutes from the March 24, 2004 meeting and a second by John Peninger and motion carried.  

 

The Chairman explained the Rules of Procedures to the audience.

 

CONDITIONAL USES:

 

BZA-CU-04-11 – Applicants & Owners: Ryan & Sarah Hasenour

Premises – Property located on W side of Trinity Dr., a distance of 212’ N.W. of the corner formed by the intersection of Trinity Dr. and Thicket Dr. lot 11 in Rabbit Run Phase III. 4177 Trinity Dr.

 Nature of Case – Applicant requests a Conditional Use approval to allow a home based web design service not occupying more than 20% of the first floor area of their residence in an R-1 Single Family Dwelling Zoning District. Advertised in the Boonville Standard April 15, 2004.

 

Present was Ryan and Sarah Hasenour.

 

Ms. Phillips stated that we have all return receipts from certified mail, and this is a conditional use request to allow a home occupation of a web design service. She stated the property is located in Rabbit Run Subdivision. She explained the home based web design service will not be occupying more than 20% of the first floor area of their residence in an “R-1” Single Family Dwelling Zoning District and the plot plan shows they are using a 12 X 12 area of the residence. She add the surrounding property is zoned the same and has residences except to the west which is “A” Agricultural and farm ground, and the application is in order and the applicant will need to further explain the operation of the business.

 

Mr. Hasenour stated that the business his wife and him are hoping to start is a home based web design company that would be operated part time mainly after work hours because they both have jobs and it would be to supplement that income being in the evenings and possible on the weekends. He stated the work we would be doing is providing web sites to local business at more affordable rates and the work is done on a computer, we will not have any kind of inventory, there will be no shipments, no visitor of any kind. He stated there will be no disruption to the neighbor at all. He stated this is something we could have done just as freelance work but we felt like it was to our best interest to start it as a business for personal reasons also to help us to obtain insurance coverage for the business.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any questions from the Board.

 

Mr. Willis asked Mr. Hasenour if they would go to their client’s office or place of business, and the clients won’t be coming to them.

 

Mr. Hasenour stated that the first initial meeting we would be going to their office or work place going over with them how to operate. He added a lot of it is done via Email if the client is set up to be able to do that, and if not we would always go to their facility.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any remonstrators.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any questions from the Board.

 

 

Don Mottley made a motion to approve BZA-CU-04-11, subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Subject to any required Building Permit from the Warrick County Building Department.

 

  1. The USE does not go with the real estate and should the applicant no longer be the occupants, the use is no longer permitted.

 

  1. Subject to the property being in compliance at all times with the applicable zoning ordinances of Warrick County.

 

  1. Subject to Ryan and Sarah Hasenour as the only employees.

 

The motion was seconded by Dennis Taylor and unanimously carried.

 

Mr. Hasenour asked to have their approval mailed to them.

 

BZA-CU-04-15 – Applicant & Owner: Robert E. Hendrickson

Premises – Property located on the S side of SR 62 W approximately 340’ E of the intersection formed by John Bull Rd. and SR 62 W. Boon Twp. 4199 SR 62W. (Complete legal on file)

Nature of Case – Applicants request a Conditional Use approval to allow inside storage units and outside storage in a “C-4” General Commercial Zoning District. Advertised in the Boonville Standard April 15, 2004.

 

Mr. Willis asked Mr. Mottley to take over and excused himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest.

 

Present was Robert Hendrickson.

 

Ms. Phillips stated that we have all return receipts from certified mail. She stated the applicant requests a Conditional Use approval to allow inside storage units and outside storage in a “C-4” General Commercial Zoning District. She stated the property is located on the SR 62 and the property to the north is residential with homes, to the west is “A” Agricultural with residential, to the south is “C-4” and vacant, to the east is “C-4” with car wash and “A” Agricultural with residence. She stated the property was a car dealership and is now vacant and the applicant will be using the area for a mini storage now 28 units inside existing building and a 180’ X 180’ outside storage area. She added the plot plan that is in your application shows the location of the existing buildings and he also is going to put up a sign for the business. Ms. Phillips asked Mr. Hendrickson if he had enclosed part of this in fencing.

 

Mr. Hendrickson stated yes he had fenced in part of it.

 

Ms. Phillip stated that the application is in order.

 

Mr. Mottley asked Mr. Hendrickson is he would like to add anything to the staff report.

 

Mr. Hendrickson stated that all he is trying to do is create enough money to pay the County taxes.

 

Mr. Mottley asked if there are any questions from the Board.

 

Being none he called for remonstrator’s.

 

Mr. Mottley stated that there are no remonstrator’s.

 

Mr. Mottley asked for a motion from the Board.

 

Duane Erwin a motion to approve BZA-CU-04-15, subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Subject to any required State or Local permits.

 

  1. Property must comply with limitation on uses under “C-4” zoning classifications that pertain to this particular use.

 

  1. Subject to any required Improvement Location Permit from the Warrick County Area Plan Commission must be obtained.

 

  1. Subject to any required Building Permit from the Warrick County Building Permit must be obtained.

 

  1. The USE does not go with the real estate and should the applicant no longer be the occupant, the use is no longer permitted.

 

The motion was seconded by William Mc.Cune and unanimously carried.

 

Mr. Willis returns to the meeting.

 

BZA-V-04-13 – Applicants & Owners: Allen & Amy Beasley

Premises – Property located on the N side of New Hope Rd. approximately 550’ E of the intersection formed by New Hope Rd, and Pelzer Rd. Boon Twp. 388 W. New Hope Rd. (Complete legal on file)

Nature of Case – Applicant requests a Variance from the requirements as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in effect for Warrick County to allow the construction of a Single Family Dwelling on property with an existing residence and located behind two accessory buildings in an “A” Agriculture and “R-1A” Single Family Dwelling Zoning District. Advertised in the Boonville Standard April 15, 2004.

 

Present was Allen and Amy Beasley.

 

Ms. Phillips stated that we have all return receipts from certified mail of notice of this meeting. She stated they’re asking for a variance to allow their new home to be constructed behind two accessory buildings, which the requirement of the Zoning Ordinance is for the principal dwelling to be in front of the accessory building unless you have 2 ½ acres or more. She stated that’s one of the variance they are asking for, but they also at this time have a mobile home on the property.

 

Mr. Beasley stated that they have a house on the property.

 

Ms. Phillips stated that they have a house on the property, not a mobile home and that’s the other reasons for the variance. She stated the is property located on the N side of New Hope Rd. approximately 550’ E of the intersection formed by New Hope Rd, and Pelzer Rd and the applicants stated on their application that they would take down the existing home after taking possession of the new manufactured home. She stated the surrounding property is all zoned “A” Agricultural with residences to the west and south and farm ground to the north and east and no flood plain on property. She added normally in this case if this is approved you give them a time limit to remove the other dwelling or at least let them get into their house and as soon as they are moved in and settled and then take down the other house. She added the application is in order.

 

Mr. Willis asked if they had anything to add to the Executive Director’s report.

 

Mr. Beasley stated no.

 

Ms. Phillips stated that she thinks that the existing house was built in 1950.

 

Mr. Beasley stated that it was around that time.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any questions from the Board.

 

Mr. Willis asked if the storage building is a fixed building were you couldn’t relocated it.

 

Mr. Beasley stated that the storage building couldn’t be moved; it’s like a pole barn.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any other questions from the Board.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there was any remonstrators.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any other questions from the Board Members.

 

Mr. Peninger asked Mr. Beasley how long after the completion of the new home and ready to move in, would you expect the demolition to be over with.

 

Mr. Beasley stated 30 to 60 days. He stated our plans are when we get moved in to start tearing down the house.

 

William Mc.Cune asked Mr. Beasley if they give them 60 days would that be rushing them.

 

Mr. Beasley stated that it shouldn’t be rushing them.

 

Ms. Phillips asked Mr. Beasley how fast did he think he would get the house put up.

 

Discussion ensued regarding how long it would take to get the house and get it put up.

 

Mr. Willis asked Mr. Beasley if they plan on demolition the old house and hauling it off to a legal landfill.

 

Mr. Beasley stated that they are going to hire a contractor to tear down the old house and haul it off.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any other questions from the Board.

 

John Peninger make a motion to approve BZA-V-04-13, subject to the following conditions:

     

  1.   Subject to an Improvement Location Permit being obtained.

 

  1. Subject to all rules and regulations of the local Health Department.

 

  1. Any required building permit from the Warrick County Building Department must be obtained.

 

  1. Subject to the property being in compliance at all times with the applicable zoning ordinance of Warrick County.

 

  1. Subject to all public utility easements and facilities in place.

 

  1. Subject to the manufactured home being located behind an existing barn and an existing garage as shown on the plans filed with the Area Board of Zoning Appeals and that the existing home be taken down within 60 days from receiving the new manufactured home.

 

  1. Property must be properly maintained at all times.

 

The motion was seconded by Dennis Taylor and with Larry Willis, William Mc.Cune, Don Mottley, and John Peninger all voting to approve and Duane Erwin voting against and motion carried.

 

BAZ-V-04-14 – Applicant & Owner: Kevin V. Hasenour

Premises – Property located on the S side of Gentry Rd. approximately 1/2 mile E of the intersection formed by Gentry Rd. and Nickens Rd. Owen Twp. Parcel 1 in Boardman Exempt Division. 3477 Gentry Rd. (Complete legal on file)

Nature of Case – Applicants request a Variance from the requirements as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in effect for Warrick County to allow the location of a manufactured home for a residence on property with an existing mobile home that will be used as a storage building in an “A” Agriculture Zoning District. Advertised in the Boonville Standard April 15, 2004.

 

Present was Kevin and Deana Hasenour.

 

Mr. Willis asked for staff report.

 

Ms. Phillips stated that we have all return receipts from certified mail. She stated the applicants are requesting a variance to allow the location of a manufactured home for a residence on property with an existing mobile home that will be used as a storage building in an “A” Agriculture Zoning District and the Board ruled several years ago that a mobile home is a mobile home no matter what you use it for even if you use it for storage it still could be used as a residence so it required a variance to have it still located on the property with a new home. She stated the applicant states he owns 2.75 acres at 3477 Gentry Rd. in Warrick County and he currently resides in a mobile home with an addition attached. She stated he plans to construct a new sectional home on this same property and wishes to keep the mobile home and addition as a storage unit. She added all surrounding property is zoned “A” Agricultural with residential to the west and all other is vacant and the application is in order.

 

Mr. Willis asked if Mr. Hasenour had anything else to add to the report.

 

Mr. Hasenour stated no.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any questions from the Board Members.

 

Mr. Mottley asked if the mobile home sets at the rear of the property and he is going to build his home in front of it.

 

Mr. Hasenour stated that was correct.

 

Mr. Mottley stated that then the house would be subject to the road right away before you see the mobile home.

 

Mr. Hasenour stated that the mobile home was a couple hundred feet back from the road.

 

Mr. Willis asked Mr. Hasenour that when he starts using this existing mobile home for storage after you have your new home in place are you going to take the heating and air conditioning out of the building.

 

Mr. Hasenour stated yes that he doesn’t plan on having any pluming, heating or air conditioning, maybe just electric.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any other questions from the Board Members.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there was any remonstrators.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there were any other questions from the Board Members.

 

William Mc.Cune make a motion to approve BZA-V-04-14, subject to the following conditions:  

 

  1. Subject to Improvement Location Permit.

 

  1. Subject to any required Building Permit from the Warrick County Building Department.

 

  1. Subject to the property being in compliance at all times with the applicable zoning ordinance of Warrick County.

 

  1. Subject to all public utility easements and facilities in place.

 

  1. Subject to any required sewer permit or water tap being obtained.

 

  1. The existing mobile home will be used only for storage.

 

The motion was seconded by John Peninger and unanimously carried.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Ms. Phillips stated that Les Shively’s office brought us copies of the draft of the new zoning ordinance we have 10 copies if anyone would like a copy of it to review.

 

ATTORNEY BUSINESS:

 

Mr. Shively stated that were going to have public hearing review June 9th for the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. He stated they will start the process of getting the Subdivision Control Ordinance amended and up dated on May 5th next week and we have a committee and that if anyone else would like to attend they are welcome to. He stated the meeting starts at 9:00. Attorney Shively stated they might want to think about the condition they put on the mini storage the at it didn’t run with the land. He stated it is their prerogative to do so but this is a major structure change and they are putting a little burden on them if they ever want to sell the property.     

 

Ms. Phillips stated that we normally approve the conditional use for that person because that’s the use that requires a conditional use.

 

Discussion ensued regarding the conditions on mini storage.

 

Mr. Willis asked if there is any Executive Director business.

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BUSINESS:

 

Ms. Phillips stated that she and Attorney Shively went to court a couple of weeks ago regarding the Tom Rainey lawsuit.  She stated a judgment was made and a fine was imposed.  She stated since then they have learned the property was sold in a Sheriffs Sale on January 7, 2004 to Al Holweger. She stated apparently the deed has never been recorded and so they went to court after Mr. Rainey didn’t own the property anymore and a judgment was put against him.

 

Attorney Shively stated the owner of record takes the property as it is and Mr. Holweger has to clean it up.  He stated Ms. Phillips needs to contact Mr. Holweger and inform him of the proceedings and find out his plans for the property.  He stated if worse comes to worse they will have to go back to court and amend the complaint if it isn’t cleaned up.  He suggested they wait to see what Mr. Holweger plans to do since the court order was until the end of May.  He stated the real question is weather the judgment is against Mr. Rainey or the property.

 

Don Mottley asked if the judgment included the cost of the attorney fees.

 

Ms. Phillips stated it did and that if the property is not cleaned up by the end of May a $50 a day fine was to be imposed.

 

Further discussion ensued over the Rainey lawsuit with Ms. Phillips stating that according to the Sheriff, Mr. Holweger purchased the property in January and that she took photographs of the property right before they went to court and the property was still in the same condition.

 

Being no other business the meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

 

        _______________________                                                                              Larry Willis, Chairman

ATTEST:

 

The undersigned Secretary of the Warrick County Area of Zoning Appeals does hereby certify the above and foregoing is a full and complete record of the Minutes of said Board at their monthly meeting held March 24, 2004.

 

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Sherri Phillips, Executive Director