2000-06-22The Blair Board of Adjustment was called to order at 12:00 Noon by Chairman Doug
Cook. Members present were Doug Cook, Dave Bohling, Jeff Bryan, Bernie Kros and
Randy Lock. Others present were City Attorney Samson, City Administrator Storm and
Assistant Administrator Hiller. Members absent were: Paul Buckingham.
Motion by Lock, second by Bryan to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2000,
meeting as presented to members. All members present voted Aye. Chairman Cook
declared the motion carried.
The Board of Adjustment met to consider an application submitted by Gerold E.
Gautier, 12494 Rose Drive, Blair for a 13'6' variance to the front yard setback and a 45'
variance to the side yard setback to allow for the construction of a garage and addition to
the existing house on that part of the NE'/ of Section 26, Township 18N, Range 11 E of the
6t" P.M., Washington County, Nebraska. Gerald Gautier addressed the Board with
information regarding the reasons for his request. He indicated he wanted to build an
addition on the southeast corner of his house that would include a basement with a pool;
and a garage addition to the southwest side of his house for vehicle and boat storage. He
noted that due to the proximity of the natural drainage course for the flow of water from the
Country Estates Trailer Park property, he was unable to construct the house addition
directly off the East Side of his house. Discussion was held regarding future expansion of
Highway 133 and the affects of the highway widening on this property, current required
setbacks, drainage on properly, location of storm shelter on trailer park property, and
alternatives to moving the addition to the northeast. City Administrator Storm reviewed the
board's responsibility when reviewing a variance request. He also noted it would take four
(4) votes to pass the variance. He also reviewed pictures taken at the location. Motion by
Kros, second by Bohling to grant a 13'6" variance on the front yard setback due to drainage
and to grant a 12' variance on the side yard setback for the west setback to be not less than
38'. Board members present voting Aye: Lock, Bryan, Bohling and Kros. Board members
present voting Nay: Cook. Chairman Cook declared the motion carried.
There were no communications from the floor.
Motion by Lock, seconded by Kros to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 P.M. All
members present voted Aye. Chairman Cook declared the meeting adjourned.
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Brenda Taylor, City Clerk