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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,DECEMBER 13, 2001
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by the Chairperson, Dan
Drew, with the following members and representatives present:
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Drew, Chairperson
Ron Piceno
Ann Ransom
Richard Schwartz
Hector Castro
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Dietzman
Douglas Ward, Vice-Chairperson
CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator
Jim Flenner, Deputy City Attorney
Sally Millward, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Drew explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures.
Chairperson Drew called for approval of the November 8, 2001 minutes.
Boardmember Ransom made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the November 8,
2001 meeting. Boardmember Schwartz SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED
by a vote of 4-0 (Boardmember Castro was not present for the vote).
Chairperson Drew called for Business from the Floor. There was none.
Chairperson Drew asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances.
Mr. Jacobs reported the applicant in ZV-01-25 has requested a continuation to the next regular
meeting of January 10, 2002.
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APPLICATION NO.: ZV-01-25
REQUEST: A request by Mr. and Mrs. Corupe to allow a 4'3" side
setback where 10 feet is required in the R1-6 PRD (Single
Residence, Planned Residential Development) zoning
district. The property is located at 5477 West Potter
Drive. Staff Contact: John Fukasawa (Cholla District).
Boardmember Ransom made a MOTION to CONTINUE ZV-01-25 to the January 10,
2002 meeting. Boardmember Piceno SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed by a
vote of 5-0.
Chairperson Drew stated the Board is required to hold a public hearing before making a decision
on a variance or appeal request. He explained the purpose of the public hearing is to provide
interested parties an opportunity to present testimony for the Board's consideration.
Chairperson Drew called for the first public hearing item on the agenda. There were none.
Chairperson Drew called for the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Jacobs asked for suggestions for discussion items for the workshop scheduled in January.
Chairperson Drew explained he requested the workshop to review the required four findings
presented in staff reports.
Boardmember Ransom asked if the Commission could be given more direction from staff.
Mr. Flenner suggested they discuss what issues are and are not relevant to the Commission's
decisions.
Chairperson Drew stated the Board needs to look deeper at cases. He asked if the City talks to
those involved in a case before establishing its position. Mr. Jacobs acknowledged the limited
experience of staff, stating he is trying to teach them to look beyond what the applicant says to
get to the true facts of the case.
Boardmember Drew asked for an explanation of the process the City goes through prior to a case
coming before the Board. He asked if the City considers the same four questions the Board
looks at.
Boardmembers Castro and Ransom expressed concern about maintaining consistency in their
decisions.
Boardmember Drew asked if the Board can adjust their agenda based on the expected length of
the presentations involved in any particular case. Mr. Flenner confirmed items can be taken out
of order.
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Chairperson Drew called for Board Comments and Suggestions. No comments were made.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Sally 4 lward, Recording Secretary