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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 6/12/2008 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Sandy Burrell called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. and explained the Board's policies and procedures. Chairperson Burrell conducted Roll Call with the following results: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Sandy Burrell, Chairperson Hugh Leonardo, Vice Chairperson William Barker Jim Ligon Peter McCormick BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Al DeLossa Moe Gallegos CITY STAFF: Maryann Pickering, AICP, Interim Zoning Administrator Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney Remigio Cordero, Planner Lisa Hunt, Senior Secretary Chairperson Burrell called for Approval of the Minutes for the meeting on May 8, 2008. • Boardmember Leonardo MADE a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes from the May 8, 2008, meeting. Boardmember McCormick SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Chairperson Burrell asked staff if there were any requests for Withdrawals or Continuances. Ms. Maryann Pickering, AICP, Interim Zoning Administrator and Staff Liaison, stated that there were none. Chairperson Burrell explained the public hearing procedures. June 12,2008 Board of Adjustment Minutes Approved August 14,2008 Page 2 AGENDA ITEM: 1. VAR08-02: A request by Habitat for Humanity for a variance in the R-3 (Multiple Residence) zoning district to decrease the north side-yard setback to five feet and the south side-yard setback to ten feet where 20 feet is required. The property is located at 6601 North 54th Avenue. Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner(Ocotillo District). Mr. Remigio Cordero, Planner and Staff Contact, presented the application, reviewing the site and request. He stated that the variance request appears to meet the required four findings and should be recommended for approval subject to the stipulations set forth in the staff report and the site plan date-stamped April 15, 2008. Vice Chairperson Hugh Leonardo asked if the hardship relates to the front and side setbacks. Mr. Cordero stated that the variance did relate to front and side setbacks. Chairperson Burrell asked if the applicant would like to address the Board. Ms. Tana Nichols of Habitat for Humanity addressed the Board. She had nothing to add to the presentation. Boardmember Jim Ligon asked Ms. Nichols if there were different home models. Ms. Nichols replied that there were several models to choose from. Boardmember Ligon referenced a television special highlighting the projects done by Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Nichols asked if the program had been on Channel 3 or 12. Boardmember Ligon was not sure. Ms. Nichols said that there were many models and that the library is still growing. Ms. Nichols went on to say that even in today's economy, it is still difficult to find infill lots and most of those are difficult to build on or have substandard dimensions. Boardmember Ligon asked if some of the houses in the Habitat library had porches. He wondered if any photos of the homes were included in the packet. Ms Nichols suggested that board members reference the website www.habitataz.org for photos of the models. Boardmember Ligon said that he couldn't find photos after a thorough search of the website. He felt it would be nice to be able to see what the finished product will look like. Ms. Nichols said that she would look in to it once she returned, because they just updated the site and there should be pictures of them t here. She stated that she would also keep the pictures in mind for future reference. Chairperson Burrell called for any other questions or discussions from the Board. The Board had no questions; therefore, she asked Mr. Russ Romney,Deputy City Attorney and Legal Counsel,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 as Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote on each finding. June 12,2008 Board of Adjustment Minutes Approved August 14,2008 Page 3 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? Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote on the 1st finding. The Board 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? Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote on the 2nd finding. The Board 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? Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote on the 3rd finding. The Board 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? Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote on the 4th finding. The Board responded with a 5-0 vote of"Aye". Mr. Romney asked that if based on the findings, does the Board wish to grant variance VAR08-02 subject to the site plan and floor plan date-stamped April 15, 2008 with the stipulations set forth by the Planning Department. Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote. The Board responded with a 5-0 vote of "Aye". VAR08-02 was Approved. Chairperson Burrell called for Other Business. As there was none, she called for the Planning Staff Report. Ms. Pickering reminded the Board that a vote still needed to be made on whether or not to vacate the July meeting. She stated that there are already four items on the August agenda including three variances and a group home. She went on to say that Boardmember Gallegos' term would expire in June; so, he will no longer be with the Board. The City Council will not appoint a replacement until August/September thus the Board will be short a member for the next few months. Chairperson Burrell indicated that everyone must be present at the August 14 meeting for quorum. Chairperson Burrell called for a voice vote of all those in favor of vacating the July meeting. The Board responded with a 5-0 vote of"Aye". The July 10,2008, meeting was vacated. June 12,2008 Board of Adjustment Minutes Approved August 14,2008 Page 4 Ms. Pickering stated that the next Board of Adjustment meeting would be August 14, 2008. Chairperson Burrell called for Board Comments and Suggestions. As there were none, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Lisa - . ;Recording Secretary