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CITY OF GLENDALE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING
CONERENCE ROOM B-3
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY,JUNE 14, 2001
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by the Chairperson, Ron
Piceno, with the following members and representatives present:
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Hector Castro
Daniel Drew
Robert Koehler
Gayle Laureta
Ron Piceno, Chairperson
Ann Ransom
Douglas Ward
CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator
Teresa Halverson, Planner
Tabitha Perry, Associate Planner
Jim Flenner, Acting Deputy City Attorney
Linda Graham, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Piceno explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures.
Boardmember Drew made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the May 10, 2001
meeting as written. Boardmember Koehler SECONDED the MOTION. The motion
PASSED by a vote of 7-0.
Chairperson Piceno called for Business from the Floor. There was none.
Chairperson Piceno asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances.
There was a request to continue Item ZV 01-01 due to an error in advertising for the meeting.
Boardmember Drew made a MOTION to APPROVE the continuance of ZV 01-01 to the
July 12, 2001 meeting. Boardmember Castro SECONDED THE MOTION. The motion
PASSED by a vote of 7-0.
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Chairperson Piceno called for public hearing items on the agenda. There were none.
Chairperson Piceno called for Other Business.
APPLICATION NO.: ZV-00-31
REQUEST: A request by Habitat for Humanity for reconsideration of
Variance Application ZV-00-31. The property address is
6501 North 53rd Avenue. Staff Contact: John Fukasawa
(Ocotillo District).
Chairperson Piceno stated that the board was short two members at the last meeting, and the
motion failed by 3-2. He summarized the feeling of the majority of boardmembers about the site
and the distance of the wall from Maryland Avenue. Mr. Jacobs said that staff was unable to
provide specific information from the Transportation Department about the intersection at that
meeting.
Boardmember Ward said his biggest concern with this issue is safety. He felt that the applicant
needs to come prepared with support from transportation saying that the siting of the house is
considered safe, and the City supports it in that regard. He would make a motion to reconsider at
that time. He stated that the Board would have to explain where it erred in order for the motion
to be reconsidered.
Mr. Jacobs suggested that if there had been a full Board present and if the specific street
information required had been available at the first meeting, the vote outcome may have been
different.
Boardmember Castro stated that he did not feel the Board made an error when it voted at the last
meeting.
Boardmember Ward explained that it only takes four votes to pass. An excuse of two
boardmembers being absent is not a relevant issue.
Boardmember Koehler stated that he was unsure how to vote. The Board was not provided
ample documentation with which to render an educated judgment. They were not told how far
the 3' setback line would be from the street. He stated that he voted in favor reluctantly, but he
feels that Habitat will do the work in good faith. He would like to see Habitat come back with a
modified version of their request.
Chairperson Piceno noted that if,Habitat was going to try an alternative plan, they would need to
present to the Board of Adjustment or City Council. Mr. Jacobs confirmed that they would
present it to the Board of Adjustment first.
Boardmember Laureta said she had dealt with a similar situation previously. She felt there was a
lack of information and preparedness on the parts of the City and applicant. She suggested the
applicant should be allowed to come back for the Board's reconsideration.
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Boardmember Ward made a MOTION to RECONSIDER ZV 00-31, requiring that the
applicant come prepared to present safety-related information. Boardmember Koehler
SECONDED THE MOTION.
Boardmember Drew stated that a stipulation should be included that when they return they
provide new information.
City Attorney Flenner stated that the sentence Boardmember Drew was referring to refers to the
decision to grant reconsiderations, not the evidence that is presented in the hearing.
Boardmember Castro stated that the Commission needs to be concerned with safety issues. He
stated that this is why he voted no in the first place.
Boardmember Koehler stated that he is concerned with the angle of vision.
Chairperson Piceno called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 7 to 0.
Chairperson Piceno called for the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Jacobs announced that this would be the last meeting for Boardmembers Koehler, Laureta,
and for the recording secretary, Linda Graham. He thanked the departing members for their
service to the Board and the City of Glendale.
Chairperson Piceno indicated that he would like to finish his term as a member, not in the
position of chairperson.
Mr. Jacobs confirmed that there would not be any known absences at the July 12 meeting.
Chairperson Piceno called for Board Comments and Suggestions. There were none.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Lind raham, Recording Sec tary