MADISON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

MEETING

Thursday, August 13, 2009

7:00 p.m.

The Madison Township Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jim Dominick.  Present were Mr. J. Ruck, Mr. J. Quirk, Mr. K. Gauntner,  Mr. B. Lyons.  Mr. Klco was present as Zoning Inspector.

Mr. Gauntner indicated that a change had been made to the minutes of the July 9, 2009 meeting, an indication of the specific address of Village Collision and Auto Services.  There being no other changes, a motion to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2009 meeting with the correction above was made by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Ruck. Roll call:  All “Ayes”.

Chairman Dominick then administered the Oath of Accuracy to members of the audience who may wish to speak at the meeting.

Mr. Klco stated that there was one request for variance, Application No.: 09-485, for Mr. Walter Petrowski of 2104 Dock Road, Permanent Parcel No.: 01-A-0-82-0-00-020-0, which is currently zoned AR – Agricultural/Residential.  Neighbor and owner letters were sent on July 24, 2009 and Mr. Klco reported that he had received no correspondence regarding the matter and this matter had been advertised in the legal section of the News-Herald on July 31, 2009. 

Mr. Klco indicated that Mr. Petrowski is requesting to split his property which is 16+ acres with 327 feet of frontage, to have a 250 foot 5 acre parcel and a 77 foot parcel on the remaining 11+ acres.  Mr. Klco distributed copies of the survey completed on this parcel to the Board, and pointed out that the parcel goes back and widens out on the 16 acres, which would meet the setback requirements for the existing home, and a new house of 40 feet on each side. 

Mr. Jerry Petrowski, 2104 Dock Road, Madison, son of Walter Petrowski, addressed the Board.  Mr. Petrowski indicated that he would like to build a home for his family on land adjacent to his father in order to be close by in his advancing years and to help in his care. Mr. Jerry Petrowski stated that  Mr. Rapp, the surveyor, drew the lot split as it is in order to be conforming to current codes.

Mr. Gauntner observed that since Mr. Walter Petrowski’s land contained more than enough acreage it would be more logical to split the parcel in half.  Mr. Lyons indicated that this would eliminate the creation of a ‘flag lot’ and the home could be built closer to Dock Road and would therefore cost less to run utilities.  Mr. Dominick and Mr. Quirk agreed with these statements. 

Mr. Jerry Petrowski indicated that Mr. Rapp, the surveyor, had also drawn up a 50/50 lot split as an option, and he would bring the drawing in to Mr. Klco the next day. 

Mr. Dominick stated that it would take three ‘yes’ votes to grant the request.  Mr. Gauntner indicated that there were five ‘yes’ votes, and the lot split request was granted with the recommended change to two parcels of 163+  feet of frontage, with one 5-acre parcel (containing the existing house) and one 11-acre parcel. 

Mr. Klco indicated that there was currently no agenda for the September meeting, as the deadline had passed on August 10. 

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Quirk.  Roll call:  All “Ayes”.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.

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Chairman Jim Dominick                                                  Mr. Kenneth Gauntner, Jr., Secretary