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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 5/10/2007 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,MAY 10,2007 7:00 P.M. Vice-Chairperson Sandy Burrell called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m., with the following members and representatives present: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Sandy Burrell, Vice-Chairperson Al DeLossa Hugh Leonardo Rodney Passmore Michael Schroth BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Moe Gallegos, Chairperson CITY STAFF: Sandra Shoupe-Gorga, Assistant City Attorney Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner Lisa Hunt, Recording Secretary Vice-Chairperson Burrell explained the Board's policies and procedures. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for approval of the March 8, 2007, minutes. Boardmember Leonardo MADE a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the March 8, 2007, meeting. Boardmember Schroth SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. Vice-Chairperson Burrell asked staff if there were any requests for withdrawals or continuances. Mr. Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator and Staff Liaison, stated that there were none. Vice-Chairperson Burrell explained the public hearing procedures. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for public hearing items. Board of Adjustment Minutes May 10,2007 Page 2 AGENDA ITEM: 1. VAR07-02 REQUEST: A request by Jim & Lisa Tinlin for a variance in the Agricultural (A-1) district to reduce the east side-yard setback to 20 feet where a minimum of 50 feet is required and increase lot coverage to 14 percent where 10 percent is the minimum. This is for room additions to an existing home on the property located 6613 West Surrey Avenue. Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero (Sahuaro District). Mr. Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner, presented the application, reviewing the site and request. He stated that they received one comment in favor of the applicant. He also stated that the variance request appears to meet the required four findings and should be recommended for approval subject to the site plan date-stamped March 29, 2007. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for questions from the Board. Boardmember Al DeLossa inquired about the size of the home and the number of rooms. Mr. Cordero stated that it was several rooms and referred to the site plan. Boardmember Rodney Passmore asked for clarification on the elevation illustrated on the site plan. He stated that it looked like it was attached. Mr. Cordero stated that it is attached. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions. There were none. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for the applicant. Mr. Jim Tinlin, residing at 6613 West Surrey Avenue, introduced himself and explained the situation surrounding his variance request. He stated that the room additions were necessary because he had recently offered to provide residence to his grandmother and mother-in-law. The room additions were located downstairs because of their age and handicap. Vice-Chairperson Burrell thanked the applicant and called for questions from the Board. Boardmember DeLossa asked the applicant how long he had lived there. Mr. Tinlin responded he had lived there 10 months and stated that he previously lived in Peoria. Boardmember Passmore asked the applicant if the elevation faced north. Mr. Tinlin stated that the front door faces west. Mr. Tinlin added that the owner to the east had submitted a letter stating he had no objections. Boardmember Passmore asked if there was a block wall. Mr. Tinlin stated that the block wall was to the north corner of the house. Board of Adjustment Minutes May 10,2007 Page 3 Boardmember Hugh Leonardo asked if part of the existing house was 20 feet away from the wall. Mr. Tinlin stated that he was correct. He added that it would just be an extension north not any further to the east. Boardmember DeLossa asked if the surrounding homes were horse properties. Mr. Tinlin stated that he believed so; however, he wasn't sure. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions. There were none. Vice-Chairperson Burrell opened the floor for public comments. As there were none, the public hearing was closed. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for questions from the Board. Boardmember Schroth complimented the applicant for having such a noble cause for his request as did Boardmember DeLossa. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions. The Board had no questions. Based on the facts and evidence presented, Ms. Sandra Shoupe-Gorga requested a vote from the Board. She then went on to ask the following questions and waited for the Vice-Chairperson to poll the Board after each finding. Finding One: Does the Board find that there are special circumstances or conditions applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which were not self-imposed by the owner? The Board was polled on the 1st finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Finding Two: Does the Board find that due to the special circumstances, the strict application of the zoning ordinance would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same classification in the same zoning district? The Board was polled on the 2nd finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Finding Three: Does the Board find that the variance requested is the minimum necessary to alleviate the property hardships? The Board was polled on the 3rd finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Finding Four: Does the Board find the granting of the variance will not have a detrimental effect on the property, adjoining property, surrounding neighborhoods or the city in general? The Board was polled on the 4th finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Board of Adjustment Minutes May 10,2007 Page 4 Ms. Shoupe-Gorga asked that if based on the findings, does the Board wish to grant variance VAR07-02 subject to the site plan date-stamped March 29, 2007. The Board was polled and the variance was APPROVED, 5-0. AGENDA ITEM: 2. VAR07-03 REQUEST: A request by Steve & Marci Harwood for a variance in the Agricultural (A- 1) district to decrease the west side-yard setback to 16 feet where 50 feet is the minimum. This is for a new carport on the property located at 5217 West Tierra Buena Lane. Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero (Sahuaro District). Mr. Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner, presented the application, reviewing the site and request. He stated the variance request appears to meet the required four findings and should be recommended for approval subject to the site plan date-stamped February 21, 2007. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for questions from the Board. Boardmember Passmore asked the applicant if the home had a carport before and if so, was it enclosed. Mr. Cordero deferred the question to the applicant. The applicant looked to Vice-Chairperson Burrell for guidance. Mr. Jacobs stated that the applicant could answer the question when it was his turn to speak. Vice-Chairperson Burrell asked if there were any other questions of staff. As there were none, she called for the applicant. Mr. Steve Harwood, residing at 5217 West Tierra Buena Lane, introduced himself and explained the situation surrounding his variance request. He stated that his children were now old enough to drive and did in fact own vehicles of their own. The additional structure was intended to provide a safe environment for his children to park, enclosed. He went on to answer Boardmember Passmore's previous question by stating that the house does have an attached garage; however, it was what he and his wife used. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for questions from the Board. Boardmember Passmore asked if the carport was adjacent to the attached garage and if it was a one or two car garage. Mr. Harwood stated that it was currently a two car garage. Boardmember DeLossa asked about the width of the new carport. Board of Adjustment Minutes May 10,2007 Page 5 Mr. Harwood stated that it was 20 feet wide. Boardmember Michael Schroth asked the applicant if the square footage was really 960 square feet. Mr. Harwood stated that it was 640 square feet. Vice-Chairperson Burrell pointed out the incorrect data contained in the staff report to the staff Mr. Cordero acknowledged the mistake. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions. There were none. Vice-Chairperson Burrell opened the floor for public comments. As there were none, the public hearing was closed. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for questions from the Board. The Board had no questions. Based on the facts and evidence presented, Ms. Shoupe-Gorga requested a vote from the Board. She then went on to ask the following questions and waited for the Vice-Chairperson to poll the Board after each finding. Finding One: Does the Board find that there are special circumstances or conditions applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which were not self-imposed by the owner? The Board was polled on the 1st finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Finding Two: Does the Board find that due to the special circumstances, the strict application of the zoning ordinance would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties, of the same classification, of the same zoning district? The Board was polled on the 2nd finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Finding Three: Does the Board find the variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the property hardships? The Board was polled on the 3rd finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Finding Four: Does the Board find granting the variance will not have a detrimental effect on the property, adjoining property, surrounding neighborhoods or the city in general? The Board was polled on the 4th finding and responded with a 5-0 vote of"Yes". Board of Adjustment Minutes May 10,2007 Page 6 Ms. Shoupe-Gorga asked that if based on the findings, does the Board wish to grant variance VAR07-03 subject to the site plan date-stamped February 21, 2007. The Board was polled and the variance was APPROVED, 5-0. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for Other Business. Mr. Jacobs stated that the city does not have any cases for next month and suggested that the Board vote to vacate the meeting scheduled for June 14, 2007. He also recognized the new appointments since the last meeting with Boardmember Passmore as Vice-Chairperson and soon to be Chairperson Burrell effective in July. The Board members wished Boardmember Schroth farewell and thanked him for his dedication to the City of Glendale. Vice-Chairperson Burrell MADE a MOTION to vacate the June 14, 2007, meeting. Boardmember Passmore SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for the Planning Staff Report. There was no report. Vice-Chairperson Burrell called for Board Comments and Suggestions. There were none. Boardmember Schroth MADE a MOTION to adjourn the meeting. Boardmember DeLossa SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. ow, 4 i r • sa Mir'ecordmg Secretary