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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 7/12/2007 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GLENDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,JULY 12,2007 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Sandy Burrell called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m., with the following members and representatives present: Chairperson Burrell explained the Board's policies and procedures. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Sandy Burrell, Chairperson Hugh Leonardo Vice-Chairperson William Barker Jim Ligon Peter McCormick BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Moe Gallegos Al DeLossa CITY STAFF: Russ Romney, Assistant City Attorney Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner Lisa Hunt, Recording Secretary Chairperson Burrell called for approval of the May 10, 2007, minutes. Vice-Chairperson Leonardo MADE a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the May 10, 2007, meeting. Chairperson Burrell SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Burrell asked staff if there were any requests for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. Ray Jacobs, AICP, Zoning Administrator and Staff Liaison, stated that there were none. Chairperson Burrell explained the public hearing procedures. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 12,2007 Page 2 AGENDA ITEM: 1. VAR07-05 REQUEST: A request by Wilfredo Gumaru for a variance in the Mixed Residence (R-2) district to reduce the side-yard setbacks to 5 feet where 15 feet is required. This is for construction of room additions and a carport to the existing home on the property located 5551 West State Avenue. Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero (Ocotillo District). Mr. Remigio Cordero, Associate Planner, presented the application, reviewing the site and request. He stated that no calls had been received on this item. 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 May 21, 2007. Chairperson Burrell called for questions from the Board. Boardmember Ligon asked a question regarding a drawing that was submitted. Mr. Cordero provided two drawing for the board to view. Boardmember Leonardo asked if the house was vacant or occupied. Mr. Cordero stated that he believed it to be vacant; however he referred the question to the Applicant's representative. Boardmember Barker asked if the house was a one bedroom home with a single bath. Mr. Cordero referred the question to the Applicant's representative. Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions. There were none. Chairperson Burrell called for the applicant's representative. Mr. Earl Bakken, applicant's representative residing at 14628 North 49th Place, introduced himself and explained the situation surrounding the variance request. He stated that he had been hired by the Applicant to draw remodel plans. He said that the house was currently vacant. The house has two bedrooms; however the house was very small. He added that the house had been sold and the buyer was ready to move in once the remodel was completed. The applicant is on vacation therefore he was unable to attend the hearing today. Boardmember Leonardo asked how long the house had been vacant. Mr. Bakken stated that he was unsure but it looked like it had been vacant for some time. Boardmember Ligon discussed the different building requirements regarding the plan drawings with Mr. Bakken. Chairperson Burrell thanked the applicant's representative and called for any other questions from the Board. There were none. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 12,2007 Page 3 Chairperson Burrell opened the floor for public comments. As there were none, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions or discussions from the Board. The Board had no questions; therefore, she asked Mr. Russ Romney to proceed with the findings. Based on the facts and evidence presented, Mr. Romney requested a vote from the Board. He then went on to ask the following questions and waited for Chairperson Burrell 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"Aye". 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"Aye". 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"Aye". 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"Aye". Mr. Romney asked that if based on the findings, does the Board wish to grant variance VAR07-05 subject to the site plan and floor plan date-stamped May 21, 2007. The Board was polled and the variance was APPROVED, 5-0. Chairperson Burrell called for Other Business. Mr. Jacobs welcomed the new members to the Board and stated that he hoped Al DeLossa was feeling better and he would be joining us next month. He informed the Board that next month's meeting of August 9, 2007, would be a workshop. Chairperson Burrell called for the Planning Staff Report. There was none. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 12,2007 Page 4 Chairperson Burrell called for Board Comments and Suggestions. There was none. Chairperson Burrell MADE a MOTION to adjourn the meeting. Boardmember Barker SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. C__ 1 .�� C * .rdi g Secretary