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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 2/12/2004 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 12, 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 Michael Schroth BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Dietzman, Vice-Chairperson Carol Marx CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator Tamika Cheatham, City Attorney John Verdugo, Planner Sally Melling, Recording Secretary Chairperson Ward explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures. He pointed out an affirmative vote of all four members present will be required for a variance to be approved. He asked if any parties wanted to continue their case until next month's meeting. There was no response. Chairperson Ward called for approval of the January 8, 2004 minutes. Boardmember Beck made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the January 8, 2004 meeting. Boardmember Iwanski SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED by a vote of 4-0. 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. February 12, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 2 Chairperson Ward called for public hearing items. APPLICATION NO.: VAR03-21 REQUEST: A request by Ms. Marguerite Williams for two variances: 1) Reduce the south side yard setback to five (5) feet where 15 feet is required and; 2) Reduce the north side yard setback to 15 feet where 60 feet is required adjacent to a residential use. The property is located at 6734 North 59th Avenue and zoned C-2 (General Commercial). Staff Contact: John R. Verdugo (Ocotillo District). Mr. Verdugo presented the application,reviewing the site and request. Mr. Verdugo confirmed for Boardmember Beck that all buildings will be removed from the property. Boardmember Iwanski asked if the owner of the residence to the north has made any comment concerning the requested variance. Mr. Verdugo responded no. Boardmember Beck asked if the owners of the residential property were notified of the variance request. Mr. Verdugo answered yes, they were notified by mail. David Creech, applicant's representative, explained the property cannot be developed with the current setbacks as the cumulative total of the setbacks exceed the property's width. He said the proposed variance will allow them to have one-way access to parking behind the buildings. Boardmember Beck asked if the existing buildings on the property meet the current setback requirements. Mr. Creech responded no, stating the buildings were constructed prior to the establishment of setback requirements. Mr. Creech confirmed the majority of parking will be located behind the building and people will egress off the property through the 20-foot wide alley. Chairperson Ward opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no comments were made, he closed the public comment opportunity. Mr. Jacobs pointed out the ordinance standard triggered by the residential use is unusual to the ordinance. Boardmember Schroth made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR03-21. Boardmember Beck SECONDED the MOTION. Chairperson Ward opened the floor to discussion. Mr. Jacobs confirmed for Boardmember Iwanski both variances are addressed in the motion. February 12, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 3 No further comments were made. Chairperson Ward called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 4 to 0. APPLICATION NO.: VAR03-23 REQUEST: A request by Mr. Roger Plate, Architect, for two variances: 1) Reduce the side yard setback to fifteen (15) feet where 50 feet is required and; 2) Increase the lot coverage to 14% where a maximum of 10% is permitted. The property is located at 5226 West Tierra Buena Lane and zoned A-1 (Agricultural District). Staff Contact: John R. Verdugo (Sahuaro District). Mr. Verdugo presented the application,reviewing the site and request. Boardmember Beck asked if the open stables are considered part of the 10 percent lot coverage. Mr. Verdugo responded no, explaining only structures covered by a roof are considered in the lot coverage calculation. Boardmember Beck pointed out many properties in the neighborhood have zero setbacks. John Chopas, applicant's representative, pointed out the actual lot coverage will be 13.7 percent. Chairperson Ward stated he shares the applicant's concerns, agreeing the zoning does not seem to fit the property. Chairperson Ward opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. Glenn Bland, applicant's son, pointed out the horse structure is a 20 x 20 double barred fenced area. Chairperson Ward closed the opportunity for public input. Boardmember Iwanski made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR03-22. 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 4 to 0. Chairperson Ward called for Other Business. There was none. Chairperson Ward called for the Planning Staff Report. February 12, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 4 Mr. Chopas approached the podium and requested to address the Board. He wished to thank Mr. Verdugo for the courteous and professional manner in which their case was handled. He commended Mr. Verdugo for his thorough and concise approach, his courtesy and professionalism, and stated he enjoyed working with him. Chairperson Ward asked that the minutes reflect Mr. Verdugo's commendation by the applicant's representative. Boardmember Schroth made a MOTION to VACATE the Board's March meeting. Boardmember Iwanski SECONDED the MOTION and the motion PASSED unanimously. Mr. Jacobs reported the City Council upheld the appeal and reversed the Board's decision regarding the parking variance on Peoria Avenue. Chairperson Ward called for Board Comments and Suggestions. Boardmember Iwanski suggested the Board attend the Leadership Seminar scheduled for February 28, 2004. Chairperson Ward agreed, stating he believes it would be well worth their time. As the was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. '' *Le r . Sally ring, Recording vretary