HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.09.28_Board of Adjustment MinutesMEMBERS PRESENT
Joe Ramey
Jim Bausch
Dean Knoten
Brian Cook
OWASSO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Old Central, 109 North Birch
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Karl Fritschen
Brian Dempster
Marsha Hensley
Alexa Beemer
The meeting agenda was posted at the west entrance to City Hall on the 22nd day of
September, 2021 at 2:00 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. Approval of Minutes from the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting - Mr. Knoten
moved to approve the minutes of September 22, 2020 meeting, Mr. Bausch
seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
AYE: Ramey, Bausch, Knoten
ABSTAIN: Cook
NAY: None
The motion carried 3 -1
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING
4. OBOA 21 -01 - Special Exception Request - Consideration and appropriate
action relating to a request for approval of a carport over their existing driveway,
which would encroach approximately three feet (3') into the required front yard
setback. The property is located at 8319 North 1251h East Avenue (Lot 1, Block 27,
Elm Creek Estates) Owasso, Oklahoma and is zoned Residential Single - Family (RS-
3).
Ms. Beemer presented the item and described the property location. Letters were
mailed to property owners within 300' of the subject property and the request was
advertised in the Owasso Reporter. The applicant was present to address any
comments.
A brief discussion was held regarding the wideness of the carport. The applicant
explained that he had the driveway poured wider with anticipation of the
construction of the carport. He also stated that he has family and friends visiting
often and needs the extra space.
Mr. Bausch moved to approve, Mr. Ramey seconded the motion to approve the
special exception request for OBOA 21 -01, to allow a carport over their existing
driveway, which would encroach approximately three feet (3') into the required
front yard setback.
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A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
AYE: Ramey, Bausch, Knoten, Cook
NAY: None
The motion carried 4 -0
5. OBOA 21 -02 — Special Exception Request - Consideration and appropriate action
relating to a request for approval of a 744 sq. ft. detached garage that is in excess
of the maximum allowed square footage of five - hundred (500) square feet. The
property is located at 418 South Cedar Street (Lot 4, Block 2, Ivadel Addition)
Owasso, Oklahoma and is zoned Residential Single - Family (RS -3).
Mr. Fritschen presented the item and described the property location. Letters were
mailed to property owners within 300' of the subject property and the request was
advertised in the Owasso Reporter. The applicant was present to address any
comments.
Staff recommends approval of OBOA 21 -02, a special exception to allow a for
approval of a 744 sq. ft. detached accessary building that is in excess of the
maximum allowed square footage of five - hundred (500) square feet with the
following conditions:
1. If the structure is at or less than fifteen (15) feet in height at the roof peak,
it shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from side property lines.
2. If the proposed structure exceeds fifteen (15) feet in height at the roof
peak, then the structure must be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet from
side property lines.
3. The structure must meet the required twenty (20) foot rear yard setback
as required by the Owasso Zoning Code in RS -3 zoning districts.
4. The structure may not encroach into any easements.
5. No commercial or industrial activities shall be operated within the
proposed structure.
6. The proposed structure shall not be used as a residential dwelling.
7. The proposed structure shall not encroach into the front yard setback.
8. Only 10% metal may be allowed on any one side of the structure as per
the Downtown Overlay requirements.
Mr. Knoten moved to approve, Mr. Bausch seconded the motion to approve the
special exception request for OBOA 21 -02, with the above conditions.
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A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
AYE: Ramey, Bausch, Knoten, Cook
NAY: None
The motion carried 4 -0
Report from Board of Adjustment Members
New Business (New Business is any item of business which could not have been
foreseen at the time of posting of the agenda)
8. Adjournment— Mr. Bausch moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Knoten. A
vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
AYE: Bausch, Ramey, Knoten, Cook
NAY: None
The motion was approved 4 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.
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