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In regards to the use of a sign in a residential area, motion was made by Vern Kimmel to pass the variance with a two 12) year limit. Tom Warthen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 - 1 with Alan Krammer opposing. Mr. Phil Smith of Wehrle & Smith appeared before the Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals representing Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Dunn of 2141 Rooker Road, Mooresville in requesting the Board to grant a temporary variance for a mobile home to be placed on their property which consists of six (6) acres. The property now accommodates one primary residence, a kennel, and a pond. The Dunn's request the variance to be terminated upon the death of Mrs. Dunn's grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Cross, who are in failing health and no longer to care for themselves. The Cross's would be living\ in the mobile home. Medical reports were submitted to the board outlying the health problems of Mr. & Mrs. Cross. Several surrounding property owners submitted a letter to the board stating their concerns and opinions of placing a mobile home in this neighborhood. Attorney Timothy Currens made the letter a matter of record for this filing. Timothy Currens stated that the purpose of this variance was for two (2) primary residences to be allowed on one (1) lot. He explained that under the Town Ordinance we did not allow for a hardship variance no did we have provisions for a temporary variance. Timothy Currens further explained to the Board that if this variance was to be passed that it would allow for two (2) permanent primary structures on this parcel of land with no restrictions as to ownership or time. Considering the findings and facts on the Developmental standards, Tom Warthen made the motion, second by Vern Kimmel, to deny this variance. Motion to deny carried unanimously. Alan Krammer announced that all Members were invited to attend a Plan Commission workshop this Saturday, February 24, 1996 hosted by the Plainfield Plan Commission starting at 9:00. A letter sent to the Board of Zoning Appeals was passed on to the Mooresville Plan Commission by Attorney Timothy Currens. There being no further business to come before the Mo~resville Board of Zoning Appeals at this time, motion to ad]ourn was made by Vern Kimmel, second by Don Barry. Motion carried 4 - 0.