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Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes Thursday November 8th 2012 Members present: Mike Young, Neal Allman, Alan Kramer, Ann Whaley and attorney Tim Currens. Neal Allman called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. A motion was made and passed to approve minutes from the July 2012 and September 2012 Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. Neal Allman introduced the first item on the agenda, a request from the Mooresville Eagles. Diane Wamsley, speaking for the Eagles asked that the board consider granting a variance for the setting of a sign and the distance required from the road. Diane mentioned that she spoke with the neighboring fire department on Samuel Moore Parkway and that they didn't indicate having any problems with the possible placement. The floor was opened for questions, none were asked. Ann Whaley made a motion to pass the request, Mike Young seconded it and all voted in favor of issuing the variance. Next item on the agenda is a request from Steve Alumbaugh, to be allowed to convert a garage to a home at 6522 E State Road 144. Steve Alumbaugh speaking for himself explained that the existing four car garage was on a separate plot. Neal Allman opened the floor for questions from the board. Tim Currens asked for clarification as to the exact request, Mr. Alumbaugh stated he was asking for a variance on square footage requirements. Mr. Alumbaugh indicated that he would be requesting sewer service in the future. He stated that he was hoping to build a nice smaller home with a privacy fence and was considering adding the additional 240 sq ft needed. Questions and or statements were extended to the audience. A neighbor presented a petition requesting the board not approve the variance, signed by several who live near the garage / property in question. The neighbors expressed concern that it would become an unmaintained rental. Visual aides were presented to show the board how close to the property line the residence would be if conversion was allowed. A neighbor expressed concern that Mr. Alumbaugh had stated he knew someone working in the government center and that he indicated that he could get done what he wanted. The neighbor said that she had called the Clerk Treasurer to relay her concerns. Tim Currens assured the neighbors that no one working in the government center had connections to the board of zoning appeals, or any other board that those members were separate