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Board of Zoning Appeals <br />Minutes December 14', 2023 <br />Members present: Neal Allman, Tammy VanHook, Charles McGuire, Robert Alumbaugh <br />and Jennifer Meador, attorney Ashley Ulbricht was absent. <br />Neal Allman called the meeting to order and requested a motion on the previousminutes; <br />Robert Alumbaugh made a motion to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Charles <br />McGuire passed with a 5-0 vote. <br />Item 1) #23-122 variance @ E South St, heard at the previous minutes with no action <br />taken. John Larrison presented the variances requested, front yard setback from 40ft to <br />12ft, rear yard setback from 3ft to 6.2ft and overall coverage from 25% to 60% needed <br />for the proposed two-family dwelling. Mr. Larrison addressed the drainage concerns <br />discussed at the previous meeting. During questions and comments Charles McGuire <br />confirmed the lot would be raised, yes but to an unknown degree. Jennifer Meador <br />questioned the square footage; 2400 sq ft, 1200 ft on each side of the unit. Neal Allman <br />expressed concern for lot coverage. When no further questions or concerns from the <br />Board or audience were expressed Neal Allman called for a motion: Charles McGuire <br />made the motion to approve contingent upon elevation increase and gutters / downspouts <br />being connected to the storm drain system, the motion was seconded by Robert <br />Alumbaugh and passed 3-2, with Neal Allman and Tammy VanHook voting opposed. <br />Item 2) #23-125 Special Exception @ 335 S. Indiana St. Banning Engineering presented <br />the request on behalf of Superior Beverage. The request is to allow the construction of a <br />5775 sq ft liquor store in a B2 zoned location, a special exception would make the <br />location a non -conforming use. The property currently houses a liquor store that would be <br />torn down upon completion of the new larger store. When up concerns from the audience <br />were expressed Neal Allman called for a motion; Tammy VanHook made a motion to <br />approve the motion the special exception, seconded by Jennifer Meador; motion passed. <br />When no new business was presented Jennifer Meador made a motion to adjourn, motion <br />was seconded and passed. <br />President Secretary <br />