Board hears proposal to split Lot 7A into two 50-foot parcels; motion to approve recorded, no vote in transcript

The Board of Adjustments heard a request (case 26-02-05BOA) on Feb. 23 to reduce lot-area and lot-width requirements and subdivide Lot 7A into two 50-foot lots, restoring the parcel configuration that predated a recent administrative consolidation.

Petitioner representatives and staff explained the background: the owner had previously combined two historically 50-foot lots into one 100-foot lot and now seeks to return the property to two parcels consistent with the surrounding square. Staff stated the city had no objection and that the proposed change is consistent with the historic lot pattern; staff also noted building permits for any future construction would need to meet standard engineering and floodplain requirements.

During questioning, a commissioner asked about drainage and flooding risk; staff and the petitioner said any new construction would need to meet permitting standards and that the particular lot is not in the immediate flood zone cited by a neighboring speaker. On the record, a commissioner moved to approve the variance to return the lots to their historic configuration. The motion was recorded in the transcript, but the transcript does not contain a clear second or a roll-call vote for the motion. The meeting proceeded to other business and adjourned.

Because a final vote is not recorded in the provided transcript, no formal outcome is reported here; the petitioner's representative said the owner had a medical issue and could not attend the meeting in person.