THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SIXTH MEETING

CITY OF LAUREL BOARD OF APPEALS

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 - REGULAR

CONVENED: 7:00 P.M.

Board Members Present (During Roll):    

Margaret A. Chenault, Chairwoman

Marlene Collins

Mary Eileen Leszcz

Brian Lee

Staff Present:

Christian L. Pulley, Economic & Community Development Director

Monta Burrough, Planner  

Brooke Quillen, Secretary

 Citizens Present: 4                               

The minutes of the April 26, 2018 meeting were approved as written on motion by Mrs. Collins, seconded by Mrs. Leszcz, and carried on a roll call vote of all other members present.

Mr. Whitley arrived at 7:03 p.m.

Next, the Board heard the request for Special Exception Application No. 884 and Resolution No. 17-10-BOA, 313 Fourth Street, zoned R-55, One Family Detached, filed by Joseph Fox-Rabinovitz, 313 Fourth Street Laurel, Maryland  20707.  Mr. Monta Burrough completed the reading of the record for the administrative process that was completed by Staff and presented the Technical Staff Report dated April 9, 2018, stating the Applicant was seeking approval to construct an addition that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of the existing main structure, per Ordinance No. 1562. The new addition will be located on the rear of the existing building.

The applicant, Joseph Fox-Rabinovitz, 313 Fourth Street Laurel, Maryland  20707, made himself available to answer any questions from the Commission. There was discussion among the Commission and applicant regarding the next steps for approval including Historic District Commission and obtain permits from the Office of the Fire Marshal & Permit Services.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Whitley and carried on a unanimous vote by all members present, Special Exception Application No. 884 and Resolution No. 17-10-BOA were approved as presented in the Technical Staff Report.

Adjourn:   7:10 P.M.