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BZA approves multiple residential zoning requests, defers one; minutes adopted (April 13, 2026)

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Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. (Chair Liu absent; Vice Chair Bauman participated virtually). Mr. Foley was elected temporary Chair. The Board approved: BZA2026-00004 (219 West Mount Ida Ave) and BZA2026-00003 (2410 Davis Ave, as amended). For 1030 Cross Drive, the variance (BZA2026-00002) was deferred at the applicant's request and the special exception (BZA2026-00001) for an after-the-fact fence was approved as amended (4-2). Minutes from February 9, 2026 were approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive.

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Elected Mr. Foley as temporary Chair (motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Justus); vote 5-0 with Mr. Patel abstaining.
Approved BZA2026-00004 (219 West Mount Ida Avenue) — Special Exception to construct an addition in the required side yard; approved as submitted; vote 6-0. Applicant: Rebekah Vinal Clenance.
Approved BZA2026-00003 (2410 Davis Avenue) — Variance to construct an addition in the required front yard; approved as amended; vote 6-0. Applicant: Greg Olving.
Deferred BZA2026-00002 (1030 Cross Drive) — Variance for an after-the-fact accessory structure in the required secondary front yard, at the applicant's request until a full board is present; vote 6-0. Applicants: Jonathan and Tracy Mapley-Brittle.
Approved BZA2026-00001 (1030 Cross Drive) — Special Exception for an after-the-fact fence on a corner lot; approved as amended; vote 4-2 (acting Chair Foley and Vice Chair Bauman opposed). Applicants: Jonathan and Tracy Mapley-Brittle.
Approved minutes from the February 9, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing as submitted; vote 6-0.

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Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drivescheduled

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Call To Order
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BZA2026-00004 219 West Mount Ida Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Exception to construct an addition in the required side yard; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: Rebekah Vinal Clenance
BZA2026-00003 2410 Davis Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Variance to construct an addition in the required front yard; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: Greg Olving
BZA2026-00001 1030 Cross Drive Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Exception an after-the-fact fence on a corner lot; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: Jonathan and Tracy Mapley-Brittle BZA2026-00002 1030 Cross Drive Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Variance an after-the-fact accessory structure in the required secondary front yard; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: Jonathan and Tracy Mapley-Brittle
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Adjournment
Consideration of the Minutes from the February 9, 2026, Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing.

BZA approves multiple residential zoning requests, defers one; minutes adopted (April 13, 2026)

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