Plymouth Board of Zoing Appeals works with Bailey on violations at 500 W. Jefferson St.

Members of the Plymouth Board of Zoning Appeals worked with Calvin Bailey, owner of 500 West Jefferson, the property that currently houses Hoffman Brothers Auto Parts and Handy Spot Liquor to solve a violation and fine on the property.

Bailey appeared before the City BZA seeking an appeal of determination to City Building Commissioner Dennis Manuwal's determination that three semi-trailers at the rear of the property violate the city’s zoning ordinance.  Bailey also appealed against the $200 fine issued.     

A letter was sent on November 13^th notifying Bailey that the three semi-trailers were in violation because they were being used for storage and gave him 15 days to comply.  Bailey failed to contact the office or file for a variance, so the fine was issued. 

A letter was sent on December 3^rd giving Bailey 15 days to pay the fine and comply with the city’s zoning ordinance or be subject to additional fines. 

Bailey filed an appeal on December 13^th and implied that semi-trailers are being stored and used as storage on lots all over the city. 

Plymouth Plan Director Ty Adley told the Board of Zoning Appeals that city code 6.010.A specifically states that box trucks and semi-trailers are not to be considered accessible structures.

Bailey told the Board of Zoning Appeals he uses the trailers to store used mattresses and other items for the furniture store.  He also said they shield the 40-yard dumpster in the back of the lot. 

During the discussion, the BZA told Baily his dumpster isn’t to be seen from the road and must be out of plain view.  He said he would put slats in the chain-link fencing around the back of the building to block the view.  He suggested painting the semi-trailers to match the building, making it more appealing and the BZA agreed to that.  The BZA also told him that the trailers need to be registered and plated with the state and Bailey agreed. 

Calvin Bailey was given 3 months to make improvements, and if he does, the Plymouth BZA will waive the fine.