2002-82 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT - 623 WEST MAIN STREET

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Mr. Sha e asked if the si n in the icture was existin and Ms. Miller stated that it was. He 1P g P g asked if it met code and Ms. Miller answered yes. , Mr. Sharpe asked about the parking lot material. Ms. Miller stated that the parking area must be paved and cannot be rock. It was noted that the properties on each side of the subject property , nd Ms. Miller stated it is unknown how lon the have been m existence but � have rock areas a g y most likel rior to the ado tion of the ordinance. I YP P Ms. Deborah Warnick, owner of Heritage Homes,was present and spoke for the petition stating I that the subject property is located between an apartment building and a twenty four(24) care I facility. Across the street is French School, there are two bed and breakfasts and an investment firm. Ms. Warnick stated that the parking will be paved and a ramp constructed, other than that the property will look the same. I Mr. Anderson asked if the house is in use as an office. Ms.Warnick answered yes and stated that , she purchased the house to be redone and sold as an investment. Then a decision was made to use the house as an office. Mr. John asked about using the structure as both a home and office and the fire code issues. Ms. , Wamick stated that changes would have to be made mside the structure which has gorgeous woodwork that would have to be removed to meet the fire code. There is also a four foot wide walnut door that would have to be replaced. Ms. Miller stated that the fire code requires a fire separation between uses and the code allows no variances. The structure can be used now as either a home or an office but with both uses safety measures would have to be provided to any residents. Ms. Warnick stated that she just wanted an office at this location. Mrs. Sands stated that this was an improvement in the historic area as opposed to R-6. There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded(John/Sharpe)to forward Cal. No. 02-41 to City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.