A New Castle City Board of Adjustment Meeting took place
on February 10, 2005 at 7 p.m. in the City of New Castle’s
Town Hall.
Present: John F. Klingmeyer, Chairman
Dave Athey, City Engineer
Clifford Hearn, City Solicitor
Jeff Bergstrom, Building Official
Anne Ridings, Applicant
Ryne Daniels
Mayor Klingmeyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. He
introduced Mr. Hearn and Mr. Athey. He informed that first
he would go through the legalities of posting. We have an
affidavit from the NewsJournal indicating that this was posted
on January 26, 2005. We do not have one from the New Castle
Weekly. It was posted properly.
Mr. Bergstrom was asked if the property was posted itself.
He responded that it was.
Mayor Klingmeyer then read the Notice of Public Hearing that
states, “An application has been filed by Anne Ridings
of 104 Talleyrand Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19810 for property
located at 14 Dalby Alley, New Castle, Delaware, Parcel Number
21-015.30-202. The above property owner is requesting a read
yard setback variance of approximately 18 inches to allow
building of addition to meet the same depth of adjoining property.
For the purpose of considering this application, the Board
of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February
10, 2005 at 7 p.m. in Old Town Hall located at 201 Delaware
Street, second floor, New Castle, Delaware.”
Mr. Bergstrom was asked to give some background on this application.
He informed that the applicants are applying for the permit
to demolish, rebuild and extend the rear addition at their
property at 14 Dalby Alley, New Castle, Delaware. This request
will match up the rear addition to the rear of the other half
of the twin. It appears the twin may have measured their 25
foot rear yard setback to the fence on the property. A portion
of this structure, the other half of this double house, has
a rear yard setback of 23-1/2 feet.
Mr. Athey asked if it was known when the addition was built.
The applicants are uncertain, but estimate 25-30 years ago.
Mr. Athey asked if we could clarify we said there is a setback
violation on the neighboring property, which is the other
half of the twin. Mr. Bergstrom informed that the building
permit would match up the rear of the building.
Mayor Klingmeyer asked Ms. Ridings is she had any comments
or would like to make a statement. She said, “No, just
that it is proven it would look better.” Mr. Athey asked
what their neighbors in the adjoining property had to say.
Mr. Daniels responded that they are fine with it. They understand
it would look better aesthetically. Mr. Athey asked, for the
record, what the names of the property owners are. Their names
are Kim Horn and Tom Horn. Mr. Athey asked if they have any
issue with this. Ms. Ridings informed they do not; they will
be thrilled when we start.
Mayor Klingmeyer asked if the applicants have been to the
Historic Area Commission. Mr. Daniels informed they have.
He asked if they have a report for the records. Mr. Bergstrom
has a copy of the report.
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Mr. Athey asked if there is a flood plane issue on this property.
Mr. Bergstrom said it is close; it is in the 500-year plan
and does not require flood insurance.
Mayor Klingmeyer said they needed the Historic Area Commission
recommendation and asked if they would receive a copy. Mr.
Bergstrom provided the Board with a copy.
Mayor Klingmeyer asked if there were any questions. There
was none presented. Mr. Hearn made a motion that the application
be granted. Mr. Athey seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
It is noted that there was no one in attendance to oppose.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor John F. Klingmeyer, Chairman
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David Athey, City Engineer
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Clifford B. Hearn, Jr., City Solicitor
