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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 11/9/2006 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 9, 2006 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Gallegos called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m., with the following members and representatives present: BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: Moe Gallegos, Chairperson Sandy Burrell Rodney Passmore Hugh Leonardo Michael Schroth BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Yvonne Knaack,Vice-Chairperson Merry Lutz CITY STAFF: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director Ray B. Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator Jon Paladini, Deputy City Attorney Karen Stovall, Senior Planner Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner Peter Kulikowski, Associate Planner Tabitha Perry, Planner Lisa Hunt, Recording Secretary Chairperson Gallegos explained the Board's policies and hearing procedures. Chairperson Gallegos called for approval of the October 12, 2006 minutes. Boardmember Burrell made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the October 12, 2006 meeting. Boardmember Passmore SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED unanimously. Chairperson Gallegos asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances. There were none. Chairperson Gallegos called for public hearing items. November 9, 2006 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES Page 2 APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-17 REQUEST: A request by the property owner, Cletus Thiebeau, for a variance in the Suburban Residence (SR-12) district to reduce the rear yard setback to 10 feet where 25 feet is required for an attached garage. The property is located at 7723 West Libby Street. Staff Contact: Remigio J. Cordero (Sahuaro District). Mr. Cordero presented the application, reviewing the site and request. He stated the site does not meet all the required findings for a variance, therefore staff does not recommend approval. Cletus Thiebeau, applicant and owner, approached the podium. He thanked the board and the Planning department for their hard work and dedication to his application. He passed out informational packets for the board to review. He gave a brief presentation to the board for approval. Chairperson Gallegos asked the applicant to elaborate on the privacy issue he had mentioned in his presentation. Mr. Thiebeau stated that there are apartment buildings that look down onto his property. He went on to say that this would reduce vandalism to his property. He noted there have been several vehicles that have been vandalized in his neighborhood. He said the 3 main issues for this request are security, noise level and privacy. Mr. Jim Faulker, residing at 7713 West Libby Street, in Glendale, Arizona stated that he has a similar garage. He said that it really helps with the privacy issue having the apartment buildings so close in proximity to their property. He added that it should be approved. Dr. James Schrader, residing at 7732 West Libby Street, in Glendale, Arizona stated that the noise level is a valid point to take into account when approving this variance. He said he sees this as an asset to the neighborhood. He stated that a neighborhood appears nicer with vehicles in the garage. He said he strongly supports this application. Boardmember Burrell made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-17, subject to the site plan dated October 16, 2006. Boardmember Leonardo SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED 4 to 1. (Boardmember Schroth voted nay). APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-12 REQUEST: A request by the property owner, Robert Knoff, for variances in the Agricultural (A-1) zoning district to: 1) decrease the side yard and rear yard setbacks to 26' where a minimum 50' is required, 2) decrease the west yard setback to 44' where a minimum 50' is required, and 3) increase the lot coverage to 20% where a maximum 10% is permitted. The request is for an expansion of the residence and garage. The property is located at 18644 North 52nd Avenue. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry(Cholla District). Ms. Perry placed before the board members documentation for a modification to the original application, which was as follows: November 9, 2006 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES Page 3 Variances to: 1) decrease the north side yard and rear yard setbacks to 26' where a minimum 50' is required, 2) decrease the south side yard setback to 44' where a minimum 50' is required, and 3) increase the lot coverage to 20% where a maximum 10% is permitted. Ms. Perry then presented the application, reviewing the site plan and request. Robert Knoff, applicant and owner, approached the podium. He stated that he is currently living out of state but will be moving back within the year. He informed the board that he has owned the property for 25 years and is anxious to move back. Chairperson Gallegos called for a discussion or any questions. Boardmember Schroth asked of staff if additional existing structures were on the property besides the home. Ms. Perry said there was an additional structure on the site. She stated that the applicant intends to remove it and in the future add an additional accessory structure. There was no further discussion on the variance. Boardmember Passmore made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-12, subject to the site plan dated October 4, 2006. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. The motion PASSED unanimously. APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-13 REQUEST: A request by the property owner, Ramona Ramirez, for a variance in the Single Family Residence (R1-7) zoning district to reduce the rear-yard setback to 8' feet where 15' feet is the required setback. The request is for room additions to an existing home. The property is located at 5553 West Becker Lane. Staff Contact: Remigio J. Cordero (Barrel District). Mr. Cordero presented the application, reviewing the site and request. Ms. Ramona Ramirez, applicant and owner, approached the podium. She stated that she and her family would very much like to add the proposed addition. She said that it has been a life goal to have her family home as they have envisioned it for many years. She asked the board for their approval. She added her many thanks to Mr. Cordero for being so helpful and knowledgeable throughout the process. There was no further discussion on the variance. Boardmember Leonardo made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-13, subject to the site plan dated May 15, 2006. Boardmember Burrell SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. November 9, 2006 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES Page 4 APPLICATION NO.: VAR06-16 REQUEST: A request by the property owners, George and Frances Reilly, for variances in the Agricultural (A-1) zoning district to 1) reduce the side yard setbacks to 14' (west) and 24' 6" (east) where a minimum 50' is required and 2) increase the lot coverage to 20% where a maximum 10% is permitted. The request is for an expansion of the family room and addition of a covered patio. The property is located at 6119 West Paradise Lane. Staff Contact: Karen Stovall (Sahuaro District). Ms. Stovall presented the application, reviewing the site and request. George Reilly, applicant and owner, approached the podium. He stated that he had lived in Glendale for the past 16 years. He said he needs additional space and instead of moving decided to add and enhance his existing property. He said he likes the neighborhood and would like to stay in Glendale. He asked the board for their approval Chairperson Gallegos called for a discussion or any questions. Boardmember Passmore made a MOTION to APPROVE VAR06-16, subject to the site plan dated August 14, 2006. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS There will be a Board of Adjustment Workshop on procedural changes for future meetings being held starting next year. The workshop will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007. PLANNING STAFF REPORT None. BOARD COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Gallegos and Boardmember Lutz will be out of town during the month of December. NEXT MEETING: Workshop, Thursday, January 4, 2007. Boardmember Burrell made a MOTION to VACATE the December 15, 2006 Meeting. Boardmember Passmore SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. • is Atm , °ecordi g Secretary