HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 9/10/2009 MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF GLENDALE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING
CONFERENCE ROOM B3
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,2009
7:00 P.M.
Acting Chairperson DeLossa called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. He
welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the Board's policies and public hearing
procedures. Roll Call was conducted with the following results:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson DeLossa
Boardmember Jim Ligon
Boardmember Peter McCormick
Boardmember Doug Berg
Boardmember Bert Schwind
Boardmember Lara Houston
MEMBER ABSENT: Chairperson Sandy Burrell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Maryann Pickering, AICP, Zoning Administrator
Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney
Remigio Cordero, Planner
Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary
Chair DeLossa called for the Approval of the Minutes from the May 14, 2009, Board of
Adjustment Meeting.
The minutes were approved as written.
Chair DeLossa asked staff if there were any requests for Withdrawals or Continuances.
There were none.
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Chair DeLossa called for the Public Hearing Item.
VAR09-05: A request by Habitat for Humanity to reduce the side yard setbacks
to 11 feet where 20 feet is required in the R-3 (Multiple Residence) zoning
district. The site is located south of the southwest corner of 53rd and Myrtle
avenues (7136 North 53rd Avenue). Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner
(Ocotillo District).
Mr. Remigio Cordero, Planner presented contents of the staff report, findings, and analysis.
Chair DeLossa called for questions from the Board. As there were none, he called for the
applicant to come forward to make a presentation.
Ms. Tana Nichols, Director of Land Acquisition and Development, introduced herself and
distributed photos to the Board of past Habitat for Humanity projects. She explained the details
of the program relating to how potential homeowners are able to purchases these homes. She
thanked the staff for their recommendation for support and stated she was in agreement with the
stipulations.
Chair DeLossa called for questions from the Board.
There were none.
Chair DeLossa opened the floor for Public Comment.
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed.
Chair DeLossa called for any other questions or discussions from the Board. The Board
had no questions; therefore, he asked Mr. Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney, to proceed
with the findings.
Based on the facts and evidence presented, Mr. Romney requested a voice vote from the Board.
He read each finding and waited as the Board responded.
Finding One. Chair DeLossa called for a voice vote on Finding One. The Board responded
with a 6—0 vote of"Aye".
Finding Two. Chair DeLossa called for a voice vote on Finding Two. The Board
responded with a 6 —0 vote of"Aye".
Finding Three. Chair DeLossa called for a voice vote on Finding Three. The Board
responded with a 6 —0 vote of"Aye".
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Finding Four. Chair DeLossa called for a voice vote on Finding Four. The Board
responded with a 6—0 vote of"Aye".
Mr. Romney asked that if based upon these findings, does the Board wish to grant a variance on
VAR09-05 subject to the stipulations as set forth by the Planning Department?
Chair DeLossa polled the Board. They responded with a 6 — 0 vote of "Aye". Case No.
VAR09-05 was APPROVED.
Chair DeLossa called for Comments and Suggestions from the Board.
Ms. Pickering welcomed new Boardmembers Doug Berg, representing Sahuaro District, Bert
Schwind, representing Yucca District, and Lara Houston, from the Cholla District.
Ms. Pickering asked if the Board would be interested in holding meetings at 6:00pm rather than
7:00pm.
Chair DeLossa asked the Board for input regarding a 6:00pm start time or 6:30pm. He reminded
the Board they do have options.
Chair DeLossa made a motion to move future meetings to begin at 6:00pm. Boardmember
Berg seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
Ms. Pickering reminded the Boardmembers that Board and Commission Training will be
provided on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. She asked if anyone was interested to contact her.
Chair DeLossa called for New Business.
As there was none, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27pm.
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Diana Figueroa, Recor:ag Secretary