City of Mount Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Mt. Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals met in Regular Session in the Meeting Chambers at City Hall Building, 631 Market Street.
Present on Roll Call: Chairman Tim Raibley, Katie Slane, Andrea Downing, Shawn Storckman, Vikram Singh, Patricia Bramlet
Also Present: Public Works Director Michael Gidcumb, Joe Judge, Howard Deisher, David Reed.
Absent: Jeff Parker, Tony Bowles
With the absence of Zoning Board Chairman Tony Bowles, board member Tim Raibley filled the role of Chairman for the meeting. Chairman Tim Raibley brought the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. roll call was taken.
Mayor Joe Judge was called to introduce the new board members and give the Oath of Office to Katie Slane, Andrea Downing, Shawn Storckman, and Vikram Singh. The Mayor welcomed the members to the board and thanked all members for their dedication to the board.
A motion was made by Shawn Storckman, and seconded by Patricia Bramlet to approve the minutes of the last meeting, dated February 09, 2021. All present voted Aye.
Oath was administered by Chairman Tim Raibley to petitioners David Reed (Prospective buyer), and Howard Deisher (Seller)
Chairman Tim Raibley then moved to the only applications on the agenda.
1) Application 070720211SU a Special Use petition requesting a Trailer that is currently under a special use to be allowed to stay at the location at 430 W 2nd Street when sold to David Reed.
Chairman Raibley asked the petitioners to explain who was selling and who was proposing to purchase the property and trailer located at 430 W 2nd Street. Mr. Deisher explained he was selling the property to Mr. Reed.
Mr. Gidcumb stated there was only one property that is directly contiguous to the petitioner’s property. He went on to explain he spoke with the property owner whom in the past had not wanted the trailer to stay at the property. Mr. Gidcumb went on to say the adjacent property owner was in favor of the petitioner purchasing the property and having the trailer remain at the location.
Mr. Reed said he was currently living at the property and had sentimental attachments with the property.
Board Member Patricia Bramlet stated she remembers in the past that there had been concern from the adjacent property owner and was glad there were no concern from the adjacent property owner.
Chairman Raibley then asked if there were any questions from the board concerning the petition. With no questions Chairman Raibley explained to the petitioners how the process works and what that the board was a recommending body to the City Council.
Chairman Raibley then asked for a motion for the application. Board member Patricia Bramlet made the motion to recommend approval of the application. Board member Katie Slane seconded the motion. All present voted yes.
With the conclusion of the special use vote the petitioners were excused from the meeting.
Chairman Raibley asked if there were any old business to discuss. With no old business to discuss Chairman Raibley moved on to Future Business.
Mr. Gidcumb explained there would be a regular board meeting September 14th. He went on to explain there had been two more applications turned in but could not be presented at this board meeting since they did not meet the required notice and publication deadlines for this meeting.
Mr. Gidcumb then handed out two packets explaining the board members could research the two applications prior to next board meeting. He went on to explain these will have notices mailed out and a publication of the next board meeting during the required time frame.
After some discussion on the issue and after all the paperwork was signed and there being no further business, a motion was made by Shawn Storckman, and seconded by Vikram Singh to adjourn the meeting at 5:21 PM. All present voted Aye.
https://www.cityofmtcarmel.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/11436/zoning_board_meeting_minutes_08-10-2021.pdf
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