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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 12,2006
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Gallegos,
with the following members and representatives present:
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Moe Gallegos, Chairperson
Yvonne Knaack, Vice-Chairperson
Sandy Burrell
Hugh Leonardo
Merry Lutz
Rodney Passmore
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Schroth
CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator
Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Karen Stovall, Planner
Thomas Ritz, AICP, Planner
Sally Melling, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Gallegos explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures.
Chairperson Gallegos called for approval of the December 8, 2005 minutes.
Boardmember Leonardo made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the December
8, 2005 meeting. Boardmember Knaack SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED
by a vote of 6 to 0.
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APPLICATION:NO.: VAR05-06
REQUEST: A request by Barbara Berastegui, RNL Design,
representing the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, for a
variance in the R1-6 (Single Residence) Zoning District to
allow a maximum building height of 50 feet where 30 feet
is the maximum building height permitted. The purpose
of the variance is to allow the construction of a new
worship auditorium at an existing church. The property is
located at 5260 West Peoria Avenue. Staff Contact:
Thomas Ritz. (Barrel District). (Continued from the
November 10, 2005 meeting).
Mr. Jacobs recommended the Board table this item to allow the applicant an opportunity to
provide materials previously requested by the Board and to resolve neighborhood issues.
Vice-chairperson Knaack made a MOTION to TABLE VAR05-06. Boardmember Burrell
SECONDED the MOTION.
Chairperson Gallegos opened the floor to discussion.
In response to Boardmember Leonardo's question, Mr. Jacobs explained staff will re-advertise
and re-notice the item once the applicant has provided the necessary materials.
Chairperson Gallegos expressed his opinion it is better to table the issue than to keep continuing
it each month.
No further comments were made.
Chairperson Gallegos called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 6 to
0.
Chairperson Gallegos called for public hearing items.
APPLICATION NO.: VAR05-20
REQUEST: A request by Kenneth McIntyre, representing Bonnie and
Robert Brannan, for variances to 1) decrease the side yard
setbacks to 21' (east) and 38'6" (west) where a minimum
50' is required and 2) increase the lot coverage to 15%
where a maximum 10% is permitted in the A-1
(Agricultural) zoning district. The purpose of the
variances is to allow the construction of room additions
onto the existing house. The property is located at 5202
West Tierra Buena Lane. Staff Contact: Karen Stovall
(Sahuaro District).
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Ms. Stovall presented the application, reviewing the site and request.
Kenneth McIntyre, applicant's representative, offered to answer questions.
Chairperson Gallegos opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no comments
were made, he closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Leonardo made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR05-20, subject to the site
plan dated October 24, 2005. Boardmember Passmore SECONDED the MOTION.
Chairperson Gallegos opened the floor to discussion.
Chairperson Gallegos said he agrees with staff's report. He commented the property is quite
beautiful.
No further comments were made.
Chairperson Gallegos called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 6 to
0.
Chairperson Gallegos called for Other Business.
Mr. Jacobs welcomed Merry Lutz to the Board, noting this is the first time in about 16 months
the Board has had seven members. He suggested the Board consider holding a training
workshop in the next few months.
Chairperson Gallegos called for the Planning Staff Report.
No report was given.
Chairperson Gallegos called for Board Comments and Suggestions.
No comments were made.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Sally ling, Recording Sec ry