Greenville Board of Adjustment Meeting - June 22, 2017

The Greenville Board of Adjustment met on June 22, 2017, at 11:15 AM (although the transcript references an evening session). The meeting included roll call, approval of prior minutes, an update on a withdrawn special use permit, public hearings for two special use permits, election of board officers, and an administrative motion to distribute meeting materials digitally.

Old Business Update

• Special Use Permit by William Joseph Davis IV: The applicant withdrew the amended request because the property already had a valid special use permit from 1980 for a fraternity. No further action was needed.

Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Convention Center (Kelly and Toby Boudelier)

• Applicant: Tobias Boudelier (speaking for applicants Kelly and Toby Boudelier) proposed a multi-use space at 106 East Fourth Street for yoga, art shows, private dinners, and rentals. The building is 330 square feet, two-story, with 11 feet of frontage on East Fourth Street.
• Staff Report (Ms. Moyne): Staff had no objection with one recommended condition: the establishment shall not operate as a public or private club. Notice was mailed June 8, published June 12 and 19 in the Daily Reflector. Surrounding zoning is downtown commercial (CD). The use complies with the Horizons plan.
• Board member disclosure: Michael Glenn disclosed ownership of a building diagonally across from the property; after discussion, the board voted to allow him to participate and vote.
• Decision: The board approved the petition unanimously with the recommended condition.

Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Church (Pastor Haley Hall)

• Applicant: Pastor Haley Hall requested a special use permit to operate a church at 2019 North Green Street. The property is a 0.64-acre lot with a 3,000-square-foot commercial building in an IU (offensive industry) zone. The church had been operating for about three years but without a permit; the need became apparent when trying to install a sign.
• Staff Report (Ms. Blunt): Staff recommended approval with a condition requiring a parking plan approved prior to other permits. Because the church is in an IU zone, the permit is limited to a three-year term, after which the board reviews compatibility. The parking requirement is one space per five seats (estimated 60-80 seats, requiring about 16 parking spaces). Gravel surfaces are acceptable if improved.
• Decision: The board approved the petition unanimously with the recommended condition.

Election of Officers

• Chairman: Bill Johnson was nominated by board member (Kevin Faison declined due to seniority). No other nominations; Bill Johnson was elected by voice vote.
• Vice Chairman: Rich Winkler was nominated and elected by voice vote.

Administrative Matters

• Digital Communication Request: A board member moved to have the agenda and meeting package emailed instead of mailed to save costs and move paperless. Staff noted that larger files (e.g., site plans) might pose challenges, but the motion included the phrase "if possible and without burden to staff." The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Approved special use permit for a convention center at 106 East Fourth Street (with condition prohibiting operation as a public or private club).
• Approved special use permit for a church at 2019 North Green Street (with condition requiring an approved parking plan; permit valid for three years).
• Elected Bill Johnson as Chairman and Rich Winkler as Vice Chairman of the Board of Adjustment.
• Passed a motion to distribute future meeting materials digitally when feasible and without burden to staff.
• Meeting adjourned.