HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOAMinutes_2018_08_02Board of Adjustment
Brookings, South Dakota
August 2, 2018
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson George Houtman called the Board of Adjustment meeting to order on Thursday,
August 2, 2018, at 5:00 PM in the Chambers Room of the City & County Government Center.
Members present were Teresa Binkley, Dustin Edmison, Nick Schmeichel, Jeremy Scott, and
Houtman. Absent was Justin Borns. Others present were Community Development Director
Mike Struck, City Planner Staci Bungard, and Tom and Kathy Staniszewski.
Item #2 — (Binkley/Edmison) Motion to approve the agenda with the removal of item #4a. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 — (Binkley/Scott) Motion to approve the July 19, 2018 minutes. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4b — Tom & Kathy Staniszewski made a request for a variance on Lot 4, Block 1,
Sieler Addition, also known as 518 Cardinal Drive Circle. The request is to build a garage
addition 2 feet from the side property line. The required setback in the R-2 District is 7 feet.
(Scott/Edmison) Motion to approve the variance request.
(Houtman/Schmeichel) Motion to table the request to the August 16th meeting. All present
voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
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Staci Bungard, Secretary Ge ge Houtman, Chairperson
Board of Adjustment
Brookings, South Dakota
August 2, 2018
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Chairperson George Houtman called the Board of Adjustment meeting to order on Thursday,
August 2, 2018, at 5:00 PM in the Chambers Room of the City & County Government Center.
Members present were Teresa Binkley, Dustin Edmison, Nick Schmeichel, Jeremy Scott, and
Houtman. Absent was Justin Borns. Others present were Community Development Director
Mike Struck, City Planner Staci Bungard, and Tom and Kathy Staniszewski.
Item #4b — Mrs. Staniszewski explained to the board that they purchased their house a year
ago and they didn't realize how small the garage was. They cannot fit their two vehicles into
the garage. Due to health issues of hers, it is not safe for her to park outside in the winter
months. A larger garage would allow her to park inside.
Houtman asked if they could stagger the garage and build it back further to get them to a 5
foot setback. Mr. Staniszewski stated that he didn't think this would work because it would
cover their kitchen window.
Binkley asked if a cement slab to park on outside would be beneficial? Mrs. Staniszewski
stated that this isn't an improved situation for them.
Mr. Staniszewski wondered if the board would be in favor of a 4' variance and a smaller
garage. Houtman indicated that he would like to see that the addition be at a 5 foot setback,
at least.
Struck pointed out that the property line measurement on the title insurance drawing is at an
angle. He suggested that the applicants consider having their property surveyed again to
determine the exact side yard setback.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Staci Bungard, Secretary Geo4VHoutman, Chairperson