Minutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 4/8/2004 MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF GLENDALE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING
CONERENCE ROOM B-3
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY, APRIL 8,2004
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson
Dietzman, with the following members and representatives present:
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Carl Dietzman, Vice-Chairperson
Tommie Beck
David Iwanski
Carol Marx
Michael Schroth
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Douglas Ward, Chairperson
CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator
Jim Flenner, City Attorney
Eric Johnson, Associate Planner
Sally Melling, Recording Secretary
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman 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.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for approval of the February 12, 2004 minutes.
Boardmember Schroth made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the February 12,
2004 meeting. Boardmember Beck SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED by a
vote of 5-0.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for Business from the Floor. There was none.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or
continuances. There were none.
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Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for public hearing items.
APPLICATION NO.: VAR04-02
REQUEST: A request by Adib Mousallam for a variance to allow a
seven (7) foot side yard setback where ten (10) feet is
required in the R1-6 (Single Residence) zone district. The
property is located at 5427 West Desert Cove Avenue.
Staff Contact: Eric Johnson (Barrel District).
Mr. Johnson presented the application, reviewing the site and request.
Ernie Arce, applicant's representative, clarified seven property owners were verbally notified of
the variance request and Lot 128 was the only non-response.
Mr. Jacobs noted a number of subdivisions developed in this time period have seven-foot side
yards.
Vice Chairperson Dietzman opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no
comments were made, he closed the public comment opportunity.
Boardmember Marx made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR04-02 subject to the Site Plan
dated December 12, 2003. Boardmember Iwanski SECONDED the MOTION.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman opened the floor to discussion. No further comments were made.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote
of 5 to 0.
APPLICATION NO.: VAR04-04
REQUEST: A request by Ronald and Jil Grim for variances from the
A-1 (Agricultural) zone district for a side yard setback of
25 feet where 50 feet is the minimum required and lot
coverage of 22 percent where 10 percent is the maximum
allowed. Staff Contact: Eric Johnson (Sahuaro District).
Mr. Johnson presented the application, reviewing the site and request.
Boardmember Beck asked why A-1 has 10 percent maximum lot coverage and R-1 has 40
percent. Mr. Jacobs explained the A-1 parcels in Sunburst Farms were established before the
ordinance and were supposed to be rezoned to a more appropriate zoning district. He stated 40
percent is the standard lot coverage for smaller suburban lots.
Jil Grim, applicant, offered to answer questions.
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Boardmember Schroth asked if the garage depicted on the site plan already exists. Ms. Grim
responded yes, noting they obtained a variance and started construction on the garage in
September 2002.
Ms. Grim confirmed for Boardmember Schroth that the proposed addition will match the
existing house.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no
comments were made, he closed the opportunity for input.
Boardmember Iwanski made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR04-04 subject to the site plan
date stamped February 23,2004. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman opened the floor to discussion.
Boardmember Marx stated she appreciates when older properties are improved, stating it
increases property values throughout the neighborhood.
No further comments were made.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote
of 5 to 0.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for Other Business. There was none.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for the Planning Staff Report. The status of past cases was
reviewed.
Vice-Chairperson Dietzman called for Board Comments and Suggestions. No further comments
were made.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Sally 'filing, Recordi g Secretary