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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,JANUARY 8, 2004
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Ward, with
the following members and representatives present:
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Douglas Ward, Chairperson
Tommie Beck
David Iwanski
Carol Marx
Michael Schroth
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Dietzman, Vice-Chairperson
CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator
Jim Flenner, Deputy City Attorney
Brian Friedman, Senior Planner
Maryann Pickering, Planner
Sally Melling, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Ward explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures.
Chairperson Ward called for approval of the December 11, 2003 minutes.
Boardmember Iwanski made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the December
11, 2003 meeting as amended. Boardmember Beck SECONDED the MOTION. The
motion PASSED by a vote of 5-0.
Chairperson Ward called for Business from the Floor. There was none.
Chairperson Ward asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances. There
were none.
Chairperson Ward called for public hearing items.
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APPLICATION NO.: VAR03-18
REQUEST: A request by Anthony and Lisa Quidera to reduce the side
setback in an R-3 (Multiple Residence) zoning district
from 20 feet to 10 feet. The site is located at 5316 West
Glenn Drive #A. Staff Contact: Brian L. Friedman
(Ocotillo District).
Mr. Friedman presented the application, reviewing the site and request.
Mr. and Mrs. Quidera, applicant, approached the podium. Mr. Quidera offered to answer
questions.
Boardmember Beck asked if the applicant's house is the only house on the lot. Mr. Quidera said
there used to be a house in the back, however, it was demolished when the resident passed away.
In response to Boardmember Schroth's question, Ms. Quidera explained the carport will be
accessed using an easement on the west side of the lot.
Chairperson Ward opened the meeting for public comment on this case. As no one wished to
speak, he closed the public comment opportunity.
Boardmember Iwanski commended the applicant for following proper procedure.
Boardmember Iwanski made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR03-18. Boardmember
Schroth SECONDED the MOTION.
Chairperson Ward opened the floor to discussion. No further comments were made.
Chairperson Ward called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 5 to 0.
APPLICATION NO.: VAR03-22
REQUEST: A request by Mr. David Egelston of Sun Valley Financial
Services of Phoenix for a variance to reduce the side
setbacks in an R-4 (Multiple Residence) zoning district
from 20 feet to 7 and 12 feet. The site is located at 6128
West Palmaire Avenue. Staff Contact: MaryAnn
Pickering (Ocotillo District).
Ms. Pickering presented the application, reviewing the site and request.
Chairperson Ward pointed out the side yard setbacks for many homes in the neighborhood
appear to be smaller than 12 feet. Ms. Pickering agreed.
Mr. Egelston, applicant, explained the property cannot be developed without a variance because
the side yard setbacks take up 40 feet and the property is only 54 feet wide.
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Boardmember Beck expressed his opinion the applicant's project will improve the neighborhood.
Chairperson Ward opened the meeting for public comment on this case. As no comments were
made, he closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Boardmember Schroth made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR03-22. Boardmember Beck
SECONDED the MOTION.
Chairperson Ward opened the floor to discussion. No further comments were made.
Chairperson Ward called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 5 to 0.
Mr. Flenner clarified Boardmember Iwanski's motion concerning VAR03-18 was subject to the
site plan dated November 10, 2003 and Mr. Schroth's motion concerning VAR03-22 was subject
to the site plan dated November 10, 2003.
Chairperson Ward called for Other Business. There was none.
Chairperson Ward called for the Planning Staff Report. No report was made.
Chairperson Ward called for Board Comments and Suggestions. No comments were made.
As then was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m./
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