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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 8/10/2006 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,AUGUST 10,2006 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 Merry Lutz Michael Schroth BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney Passmore Hugh Leonardo CITY STAFF: Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator Jon Paladini, City Attorney Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner Sally Melling, Recording Secretary Chairperson Gallegos explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures. Chairperson Gallegos called for approval of the July 13, 2006 minutes. Boardmember Lutz made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the July 13, 2006 meeting. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED by a vote of 5 to 0. Chairperson Gallegos asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances. There were none. Chairperson Gallegos called for public hearing items. August 10, 2006 Board of Adjustment Page 2 APPLICATION NO.: VAR05-22 REQUEST: A request by property owner Maria Gonzales for a variance in the R-2 (Multiple Residence) to reduce the east front yard to 10 feet and the west rear yard setback to 6 '/z feet where 15 feet is required. The property is located at 6202 West Maryland Avenue. Staff Contact: Remigio J. Cordero (Ocotillo District.) Mr. Cordero presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Maria Gonzales, applicant, and her daughter approached the podium. They were asked if they had anything to add to their application request. Ms. Gonzales and her daughter spoke very little English and were helped with translation. Mr. Cordero spoke to them in Spanish. The applicant said she had nothing to add. Chairperson Gallegos called for a discussion or any questions. Boardmember Schroth asked if the architecture proposed was in conformance with the existing structure. Mr. Cordero explained that they first need to approve the variance before they go through construction documentation to answer the question pertaining to the proposed conformance issue. There was no further discussion on the variance. Boardmember Burrell made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR05-22, subject to the site plan dated June 26, 2006. Boardmember Lutz SECONDED the MOTION. VAR05-22 WAS APPROVED 5-0. APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-05 REQUEST: A request by property owner Gavrila Tomoiaga for a variance in the A-1 (Agricultural) district to reduce the side yard setback to 20 feet where a minimum of 50 feet is required. The property is located at 6626 West Pershing Avenue. Staff Contact: Remigio J. Cordero (Sahuaro District.) Mr. Cordero presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Gavrila Tomoiaga, applicant, approached the podium and stated his name and address. The applicant was asked if he had any further comment or questions of the board. He had none. Chairperson Gallegos asked the applicant if the garage would be where the white lattice fence was located at the present time. The applicant stated the garage would be directly behind the fence. August 10, 2006 Board of Adjustment Page 3 Chairperson Gallegos added that the structure was not at all out of character with the neighborhood. Chairperson Gallegos called for further discussion or questions. There was no further discussion. Vice-chair Knaack made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-05, subject to the site plan dated March 29, 2006. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. VAR06-05 WAS APPROVED 5-0. APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-07 REQUEST: A request by David Meyers for a variance to reduce the side yard setbacks to 5 feet on one side and 10 feet on the other where 15 feet is required on each side in the R-2 (Mixed Residence) zoning district. The purpose of the variance is to allow the construction of a new home. The property is located at 5512 West Northview Avenue. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz (Ocotillo District.) Mr. Ritz presented the application,reviewing the site and request. Boardmember Schroth asked if the site plan was approved. Mr. Ritz answered that it was. Boardmember Burrell stated that the language was confusing. Mr. Paladini stated that they were strictly approving the variance, not any of the construction plans shown in the documents. Boardmember Lutz asked if the variance would stay with the property should the project be discontinued. Mr. Ritz and Mr. Paladini both answered yes. Mr. Jacobs stated that any major changes may require another variances. Mr. Paladini said that a variance does not determine zoning and use. Boardmember Lutz asked if the variance is requested first, then site plans prepared at a later time. Mr. Jacobs said that Citizen Participation Plan requires disclosure of intended use and conceptual site plan first before moving forward. Mr. Paladini stated that the variance is very specific. Variances are narrowly tailored to fit a site plan. Boardmember Lutz interjected that essentially the variance goes with the land. David Meyers, applicant, approached the podium and stated his name and address. He was asked if he had any thing further to add to the discussion. The applicant stated this was his first time before the board and it was interesting to hear them discuss his issue. Chairperson Gallegos called for further discussion or questions from the board. August 10, 2006 Board of Adjustment Page 4 Vice-chair Knaack asked the applicant if he was planning to rent the property. Mr. Meyers response was that he would be selling the homes after completion. Boardmember Schroth made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-07, subject to the site plan dated March 20,2006. Boardmember Burrell SECONDED the MOTION. VAR06-07 WAS APPROVED 5-0. APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-08 REQUEST: A request by David Meyers for a variance to reduce the side yard setbacks to 10 feet on each side where 15 feet is required on each side in the R-2 (Mixed Residence) zoning district. The purpose of the variance is to allow the construction of a new home. The property is located at 5321 West Orangewood Avenue. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz (Ocotillo District.) Mr. Ritz presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Chairperson Gallegos called for further discussion or questions from the board. He asked David Meyers, the applicant, if he had anything further to add. Mr. Meyers said he had nothing further. Boardmember Burrell made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-08, subject to the site plan dated March 20,2006. Vice-chair Knaack SECONDED the MOTION. VAR06-08 WAS APPROVED 5-0. APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-09 REQUEST: A request by David Meyers for a variance to reduce the side yard setbacks to 10 feet on each side where 15 feet is required on each side in the R-2 (Mixed Residence) zoning district. The purpose of the variance is to allow the construction of a new home. The property is located at 5327 West Orangewood Avenue. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz (Ocotillo District.) Mr. Ritz presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Chairperson Gallegos called for further discussion or questions. He asked the applicant if he had anything further to add. Applicant said he had no further comments. Vice-chair Knaack made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-09, subject to the site plan dated March 20, 2006. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. August 10, 2006 Board of Adjustment Page 5 Chairperson Gallegos and Boardmember Schroth and Vice-chair Knaack thanked the applicant for his anticipated investment in the community. Chairperson Gallegos said that Mr. Meyers' project would enhance the surrounding areas. The board wished Mr. Meyers luck with the project. VAR06-09 WAS APPROVED 5-0. Chairperson Gallegos called for Other Business. Next Meeting September 14, 2006 Chairperson Gallegos called for Board Comments and Suggestions. The board had a brief discussion on the wording in request number VAR06-07. The Board requested clarification on the exhibits and site plans included in the staff reports. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. c)ea Sally Melling, Recording Seer ry