BOARD OF ZONING. ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES  March 21, 2024  Call to Order. The Board of Zoning Adjustments oft the City of Athens, Alabama met in regular session in the City Council Chambers on March 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM, after a short work session. Roll Call. Board Members Present: Greg Greene, Al Wassum, John Fowler, Jim Emest, and Rod Herron. Erin' Tidwell, City Planner, Paige Parker, Planner, and Andrea Colburn, Administrative Coordinator were  also in attendance.  Minutes. Jim Ernest offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  "BEI ITI RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, that the minutes for thel February 15,2024 meeting be approved." Rod Herron seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous oft the voting members present.  Items Withdrawn from This Month'sAgenda: None.  New Business:  I. Public Hearing. Request of Darleen Leichtle regarding a variance to Zoning Ordinance Section 6.3.4.B(1) to allow for an increase in the maximum fence height permitted at 1807 Lindsay Lane North and zoned R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential Ms. Tidwell explained the applicant's request. A letter was provided to Board members from Michael Griffin, City Engineer, detailing concerns pertaining to fences in a front yard that exceed what is permitted within the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Tidwell stated that Staff would not recommend approval of this request based on the lack ofal hardship. Ms. Leichtle (1807 Lindsay Lane North), spoke on behalfofher request, stating that there has been an increase in traffic on Lindsay Lane since the adoption of the current Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Leichtle stated that her hardships are the noise and safety issues caused by the increase in traffic. Ini response to questions from the Board, Ms. Leichtle stated that she estimates that the fence willl be approximately ten feet from the roadway and thej placement will allow for a clear  District).  view when pulling out of the driveway and for passerby. Resolution. The following resolution was put forth before the! Board:  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on March 21, 2024, that the board does hereby grant a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 6.3 to allow for a 7' tall fence to be located within the front yard ofa  property property located at 18071 Lindsay Lane North.  Mr. Greene asked three times ifa member of the Board would like to make a motion to    BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES  March 21, 2024  approve the request. A motion was not made by any member oft thel Board. Therefore, the II. Public Hearing. Request of Yousef Algadi regarding a special exception use at 17915 Elm Street  request failed due to lack ofai motion.  and zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business District).  Ms. Tidwell explained the applicant's request, and stated that Staff sees no issues with this request; it does meet the requirements for a special exception use. The applicant is aware of the requirements tol bring the site into conformity, and is working with Staff to meet those Resolution. Rod Herron offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  requirements.  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on March 21, 2024, that the board does hereby allow for a special exception use for an  event center to be located at 17915 Elm Street.  John Fowler seconded the motion, and thei motion passed unanimously of the voting  members present.  III. Public Hearing. Request of Whitney Worley regarding a variance to Zoning Ordinance Table 5-5 at 1801 14th Street and zoned R-1-3 (High Density Single Family Residential District). Ms. Tidwell explained the applicant's request, and stated that Staff sees no issues with the request. The approval oft this request would allow al home to be placed on an otherwise  unbuildable lot.  Ms. Worley (11421 Dove Drive Madison, AL) and Mark Worley (11440 Morris Drive Madison, AL) spoke on behalf oft the request. Mr. Worley stated that the alleyway has never been used. Ms.  Worley owns the lots on both the north and south sides oft the alleyway. Resolution. Jim Ernest offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on March 21, 2024, that the board does hereby allow for a variance to Zoning Table 5-5 regarding relief to the minimum lot size and to reduce the rear setback to 5' from  the alleyway at 1801 14th Street.  Rod Herron seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously oft the voting  members present.  IV. Public Hearing. Request of All State Signs regarding a variance to Zoning Ordinance Table 6-9 to allow for an increase in the number of signs permitted per facade at 1207 Edison Street and  zoned B-2 (General Business District).    BOARD OF ZONING. ADJUSTMENT MEETING. MINUTES  March 21, 2024  Ms. Tidwell explained the applicant's request, stating that voluntary improvements are being made to the site and there ist no change in use. Staffs sees no issues with the replacement oft three signs on the front facade, not exceeding the size previously installed in accordance with Zoning Mr. Jeff Chandler with All State Signs (1602 State Street Florence, AL) spoke on behalfofthe Resolution. Al Wassum offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  Ordinance Section 3.5.3.  request, confirming the square footage and design ofthe signs.  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on March 21, 2024, that the board does hereby allow for a variance to Zoning Table 6-9 at 1207 Edison Street, contingent upon the three signs on the front facade not exceeding the size of the previously installed signs, in accordance with Zoning  Ordinance Section 3.5.3.  Jim Ernest seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously of the voting  members present.  Jim Ernest made ai motion to adjourn the meeting. Rod Herron seconded the motion. The meeting  was duly adjourned at,5:58p.m. KA  L M  Attest:  Chairman  Séereta