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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,MAY 11, 2006
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson
Knaack, with the following members and representatives present:
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Yvonne Knaack, Vice-Chairperson
Hugh Leonardo
Merry Lutz
Rodney Passmore
Michael Schroth
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Moe Gallegos, Chairperson
Sandy Burrell
CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator
Michael Bailey, Assistant City Attorney
Sally Melling, Recording Secretary
Vice-Chairperson Knaack explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures.
Vice-Chairperson Knaack called for approval of the April 13, 2006 minutes.
Boardmember Passmore made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the April 13,
2006 meeting. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED
by a vote of 5 to 0.
Vice-Chairperson Knaack asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances.
There were none.
Vice-Chair Knaack called for public hearing items.
May 11, 2006
Board of Adjustment
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APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-04
REQUEST: A request by Mr. Albert Gould for two variances: 1)
Reduce the east side yard setback to 46 feet where 50 feet
is required; and 2) reduce the front yard setback to 201
feet where 75 feet is required for an attached garage and
office addition in an A-1 zoning district. The property is
located at 19016 North 53rd Avenue. Staff Contact: John
R. Verdugo (Sahuaro District).
Mr. Jacobs presented the application on Mr. Verdugo's behalf,reviewing the site and request.
Albert Gould, applicant, offered to answer questions.
Boardmember Schroth asked if the adjoining property owner to the south supports the request.
Mr. Gould stated he does, and said the owner called one evening and was surprised to learn they
had to go through so much.
Boardmember Leonardo commented the house to the south appears to be quite far from the
subject site. Mr. Gould agreed, stating the house to the south is about 150 feet from their
property line.
Vice-Chair Knaack opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no,comments
were made, she closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Passmore made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-04, subject to the site
plan dated April 3, 2006. Boardmember Lutz SECONDED the MOTION.
Vice-Chair Knaack opened the floor to discussion.
No further comments were made.
Vice-Chair Knaack called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 5 to 0.
APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-06
REQUEST: A request by Joel and Donna Manly for variances to 1)
reduce the front yard setback to 40' where a minimum 75'
is required, 2) reduce the east side yard setback to 26'
where a minimum of 50' is required, and 3) increase the
lot coverage to 23% 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, a new detached garage/casita, and a new barn.
The property is located at 5105 West Waltann Lane. Staff
Contact: Karen Stovall (Sahuaro District).
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Mr. Jacobs presented the application on Ms. Stovall's behalf, reviewing the site and request.
Boardmember Schroth asked if the 30-foot distance between the garage and house is the only
change to the original site plan. Mr. Jacobs replied that it was.
Joel Manly, applicant, confirmed the 30-foot distance is the only difference.
Vice-Chair Knaack asked Mr. Manly if they currently live on the property. Mr. Manly answered
they do not, explaining they will move in once they finish remodeling the house.
Boardmember Schroth asked if the existing structures shown on the site plan will stay. Mr.
Manly stated they would.
Vice-Chair Knaack opened the meeting up for public comment on this case. As no comments
were made, she closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Leonardo made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-06, subject to the site
plan dated May 9, 2006. Boardmember Lutz SECONDED the MOTION.
Vice-Chair Knaack opened the floor to discussion.
No further comments were made.
Vice-Chair Knaack called for a Roll Call Vote. The MOTION PASSED by a vote of 5 to 0.
Vice-Chair Knaack called for Other Business.
Mr. Jacobs said the April meeting went well overall and he doubts an appeal will be filed.
Mr. Jacobs reminded members that the June 8 meeting has been vacated.
Vice Chair Knaack called for the Planning Staff Report.
No report was given.
Vice Chair Knaack called for Board Comments and Suggestions.
No comments were made.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Sally L6lling,Recordin'ecretary