Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 6/10/2004 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,JUNE 10, 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 Carl Dietzman, Vice-Chairperson Tommie Beck Moe Gallegos David Iwanski Carole Marx BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Schroth CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator Jim Flenner, City Attorney Teresa Hillner, Senior Planner Eric Johnson, Planner Sally Melling,Recording Secretary Chairperson Ward explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures. He pointed out an affirmative vote 'of four of the five members present will be required for a variance to be approved. Chairperson Ward called for approval of the May 13, 2004 minutes. Boardmember Dietzman made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the May 13, 2004 meeting. Boardmember Iwanski SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED by a vote of 6-0. 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. June 10, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 2 APPLICATION NO.: VAR03-16 REQUEST: A request by Zygmunt Kwasnica, representing Mr. Edwin Potts, for multiple variances in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The request includes: 1) A side setback of zero feet where fifteen feet is required along the west property line; 2) Five feet of landscaping along the street frontage where twenty feet is the minimum required; 3) Four parking spaces where eight parking spaces are required; and 4) Ten percent of net site area landscaping where twenty percent is required in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The property is the existing gas station and is located at the southwest corner of 51S` and Peoria Avenues (5103 West Peoria Avenue). Staff Contact: Teresa Hillner (Barrel District). Ms. Hillner presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Boardmember Beck asked about the black line between the two driveways. Ms. Hillner explained the line represents the new curb line after the cutbacks are made. Chairperson Ward asked if the structure to the right sits on the property line. Ms. Hillner said she believes it has about a five-foot setback. Boardmember Dietzman asked about the number of pumps. Ms. Hillner said the applicant has proposed leaving all existing pumps and will actually add one additional. Jeff Winter, applicant's representative, clarified the front of the store and the pumps in that area will be taken down and only six pumps will remain. He said the new convenience store will fall along the support column line. He explained the city has asked for a 20-foot right-of-way dedication; however, until such time as all corners of the intersection have been converted, the applicant will be responsible for landscaping and maintaining the right-of-way dedication. He stated the building on the zero setback line along the west property line will be removed and replaced with the car wash. He expressed his opinion the zero setback will prevent problems with trash and the need to monitor a small space. He stated that two driveways will be closed to improve circulation and a parking variance is justified since most cars visiting the site will be at the gas pumps. He said their request for a landscape variance is necessary because of the required right-of-way dedication. Boardmember Beck pointed out having employees use even two of the parking spaces will create a problem. Mr. Winter noted staff removed one of their proposed parking spaces to improve circulation. He said they feel the six islands under the canopy will be the primary parking spaces. Boardmember Beck asked if the two remaining driveways on Peoria and 51st Avenues will be made larger. Mr. Winter responded no. June 10, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 3 Boardmember Dietzman asked what the time frame was for fuel trucks to make their deliveries. Mr. Winter said off-hour deliveries will be mandated. He said they do not know at this time, but he believes their intent is to have the store operate on a 24 hour a day basis. Boardmember Gallegos asked if any of the parking spaces will be designated as handicapped spaces. Mr. Winter stated they will have one handicapped stall. Mr. Jacobs noted some jurisdictions consider parking at the islands to be valid spaces; however, Glendale's ordinance does not. Boardmember Dietzman asked about the width of the driveways. Mr. Winter said they will be roughly 30 feet wide. Mr. Winter confirmed for Boardmember Beck that the existing islands and lanes will remain the same. Chairperson Ward opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no comments were made, he closed the comment opportunity. Boardmember Dietzman made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR03-16, subject to the stipulations set forth in the staff report and the site plan received March 29, 2004. Boardmember Marx SECONDED the MOTION. Chairperson Ward opened the floor to discussion. Boardmember Marx commended the applicant on their plans. Boardmember Iwanski concurred with Boardmember Marx, stating there will be more benefits than negatives associated with the project. Chairperson Ward said he was initially concerned about the zero setback on the west property line; however, after visiting the site, he believes leaving any space would cause problems. No further comments were made. Chairperson Ward called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 6 to 0. June 10, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 4 APPLICATIONNO.: VAR04-06 REQUEST: A request by Dwayne Dahlgren, representing Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Pompa, for a variance to allow a side street setback of 8 feet where 10 feet is the minimum required and to allow a building separation of 10 feet where 15 feet is the minimum required in the R1-6 (Single Residence) zone district to construct a new home. The property is located at 5961 West Vista Avenue. Staff Contact: Eric Johnson (Ocotillo District). Mr. Johnson presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Boardmember Beck asked about the existing carport shown on the plan. Mr. Johnson explained the carport has been constructed on the north side of an existing home, encroaching into the side yard setback and leaving only three feet from the carport to the property line. Mr. Dahlgren, applicant's representative, stated all of the requirements have been met and the home will be an asset to the neighborhood. He offered to answer questions. Chairperson Ward opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no comments were made, he closed the public input opportunity. Boardmember Marx made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR04-06 subject to the stipulations set forth in the staff report and site plan date stamped April 26, 2004. Boardmember Dietzman 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 6 to 0. APPLICATIONINO.: VAR04-07 REQUEST: A request by Ruben Gutierrez, representing Mr. Victorino Casteneda, for a variance to allow a side street setback of 3 feet 8 inches where 20 feet is the minimum required in the R-3 (Multiple Residence) zone district to construct an addition to the existing home. The property is located at 6718 North 54th Drive. Staff Contact: Eric Johnson (Ocotillo District). Mr. Johnson presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Boardmember Beck asked how old the existing house is. Mr. Gutierrez answered 50+ years. Mr. Johnson confirmed for Boardmember Beck that the carport already exists. June 10, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 5 Ruben Gutierrez, applicant's representative, expressed their opinion the request is not out of character for the area. Chairperson Ward commented on the well-maintained property, stating the addition, if kept in a similar manner, will be a real attribute. Mr. Gutierrez agreed, stating they hope their improvements will encourage other residents in the neighborhood to do the same. Chairperson Ward opened the meeting for public comment on this case. As no comments were made, he closed the opportunity for comment. Boardmember Iwanski made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR04-07 subject to the site plan date stamped April 8,2004. Boardmember Gallegos 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 6 to 0. Chairperson Ward called for Other Business. There was none. Chairperson Ward called for the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Jacobs noted'a new member will join the Board in July. Chairperson Ward called for Board Comments and Suggestions. Boardmember Iwanski announced he will become a resident of Avondale as of this weekend. He asked if he will be allowed to serve out the remainder of his term. Mr. Flenner offered to research the issue: Boardmember Marx noted, while she has not yet heard anything final, she is supposed to be moving to another board in August. She stated it has been a pleasure to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Chairperson Ward and Boardmember Dietzman noted they will not be able to attend the July meeting. Mr. Flenner will research whether Boardmember Marx can serve on two boards until a replacement is found. Chairperson Ward suggested they hold a training session in September for the new members. He further suggested.Boardmembers Iwanski and Marx be invited back to celebrate their service on the Board if they do, in fact, move on. No further comments were made. • As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. June 10, 2004 Board of Adjustment Page 6 P Sally ling,Recordin "ecretary