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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWA-96-25The City of -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS APPLICATION Wheat GRid~re Department of Planning and Development 6 7500 West 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 ~- Phone (303) 237-6944 ,t Applicant ~~RBARR Sl too Address ~,~'rr5 '\.y~ Ui.c V ST Phone ~~ tf ;~G ~y Stifo Address 3Yy5 1JL1>~~71 ST Phone y~~/o2L+~S~ Owner ~~m~ ~ ~RRflr2fl Location of request 3~~5 ~-GtOLE~ ST, (.J1klFls-T ,~i,DGF C© ~UU3 ~ Type of action requested (check one or-more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request.) Change of zone or zone conditions Site. development plan approval Special use permit Conditional use permit Temporary use/building permit Minor subdivision Subdivision Preliminary 8 Final C] ** See attached procedural guide for specific requirements. Detailed Description of request Variance/Waiver Nonconforming use change Flood plain special exception Interpretation of code Zone line modification Public Improvement Exception Street vacation Miscellaneous plat Solid waste landfill/ mineral extraction permit. ^ Other List all persons-and companies who hold an interest in the described real property, as owner, mortgagee, lessee, optionee, etc. NAME ADDRESS PHONE - - ----__. ___~ - - ~ .es:: ~-_~_.-eiTf t. ,: u5, .w .. ~`-' --, ter,-.~ F; I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the_best,of my knowledge and that in filing this application, I am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons listed above, without whose consent the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Applicants other than owners must submit power-of-attorney from the owner which approved of this actni.on on his befhalf. 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Description of Request To: Department of Planning and Development From: James and Barbara Sileo Re: 3845 Dudley Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Goal: to increase the living space in our home. We request that we be permitted to build a new garage at the southwest corner of our property up to the property lines so that we may convert the current garage into a family room, second full bath and laundry room. We would like to keep the additional space on the same level as our current home due to Barbara's chronic leg, foot and knee problem (letter attached from Dr. George Yamasaki). Also attached are letters of support from all neighbors who would be affected by this request. Thank you for your consideration. Gro~ge lisnursaki, A1D 10111 West 26th Avenue Z.akeuood, Colorado 8021) 303-238-3412 Fax 30?-237-3091 Pr' mera Healthcare June 73, 1996 Ref: Barbara Si1eo - - Attention: Wheatridge Dept. of Planning and Development Barbara Sileo has chronic muscle inflamation, fatigue, and tendonitis in her feet, legs and knees necessitating physical therapy, electrical stimulation, ultra sound-and injections of muscle relaxants. Because of this condition activity aggravates 'symptoms. I recommend that she maintain her living quarters on one level. incerely, George Yamasaki, M.D. GY/vw GREG C. MEYER, M.S., M.D., LTD. Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology 1201 South Alma School Road Suite 4250 Mesa, Arizona 85210 (602) 6684261 FAX: (602) 833-6518 June 8, 1996 Department of Planning and Development 7500 West 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Re: Mrs. Barbara Sileo 3845 Dudley Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Dear Sirs: Mrs. Barbara Sileo of 3845 Dudley Street, has asked that I write to you and express my opinion concerning the building of an addition to their house which is outside the present Zoning Boundaries. The Sileo's home is situated on a lot which is partially adjacent to a portion of a 3/4 acre lot upon which my house sits. The back portion of my lot which is adjacent to the Sileo's property is free of any structure in that region. I have received a sketch of the placement of the proposed structure and inspected this Re: Mrs. Barbara Sileo 3845 Dudley Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 region of my lot. I have no objection to the proposed addition and feel it would fit well in the area. However, if I should lose any right to the present rights of use of my property by this addition, I would hope I could be informed of This. Sincerely, Greg C.~IvIeyer, M.D. 3715 West 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 8UU33 GCM:Ib June 3, 1996 To the Department of Planning & Development We are writing on befalf of our neighbors, Barbara and Jim Sileo, who reside at 3845 Dudley Street. Their property adjoins ours on the North. They have shared with us their desire to build an addition to their home which would require a zero lot line setback or at most a 5 foot setback. We would like to put on record that they have our support for this project. Sincerely, Nicholas P. Callas `.Xc~.uc~~,4„ ~ . ~0.1L1[ ~._. Claudia B. Callas 8701 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO 80033 Tele. 425-1370 f Y P.O. BOX 638 TELEPHONE: 303/237-6944 The City Of 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 80033 cWheat Ridge August 8, 1996 This is to inform you that Case No. wA-96-25 _which is a request for approval of a 15' side yard setback variance and a 15' rear yard setback variance to the 15" side yard setback and 15' rear yard setback requirements for property located at 3845 _Dudley Street _ _ _ __ will be heard by the Wheat Ridge BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 7500 West 29th Avenue at 7-30 P.M. on August 22, 1996 All owners and/or their- legal counsel of_ the parcel under consideration must be present at this hearing before the BOARD OF_ _ ADJUSTMENT. As an area resident or interested party, you have the right to attend this Public Hearing and/or submit written comments. _ It shall be the applicant's responsibility to notify any other persons-whose presenoe is desired at-this meeting. 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LOCATION OF REQUEST: 3845 Dudley Street NAME & ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S) Barbara Sileo 3845 Dudley Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 NAME & ADDRESS OF OWNER(S) Same APPROXIMATE AREA: approximately 12,800 square feet PRESENT ZONING: Residential-One PRESENT LAND USE: Single-Family SURROUNDING ZONING: W:, N: and Residential-One and E: Residential-Two SURROUNDING LAND USE: N W:, E: and S: Residential DATE PUBLISHED: August 2, 1996 DATE POSTED: August 8, 1996 DATED LEGAL NOTICES SENT: August 8, 1996 AGENCY CHECKLIST: ( ) (XX) NOT REQUIRED RELATED CORRESPONDENCE: (XX) ( )NONE ENTER INTO RECORD: ( )COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (XX) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS (XX) ZONING ORDINANCE (XX) EXHIBITS ( )SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ( )OTHER JURISDICTION' The property is within the City of Wheat Ridge, and all notification and posting requirements have been met, therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this case. Board of Adjustment Staff Report Page 2 Case No. WA-96-25 1. REQUEST The applicant is requesting the approval of a 15' side yard and rear yard setback variance to the 15° sideyard and rear yard setback requirement to allow the construction of a two-car garage. It this request is approved, the garage will be built on both the side and rear property lines, creating a zero side yard and rear yard setback. According to the applicant's physician (see attached letter), Ms. Sileo has "chronic muscle inflammation, fatigue and tendanitis in her feet, legs and knees.. " The letter goes on to recommend "that she maintain her living quarters on one level". Because of this, the applicant is proposing a new two-car garage to be attached to the existing family room (a converted two-car garage). Section 26-10 (F) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws states that attached garages (as described under the "one-family dwelling" development standard) must have a minimum side yard and rear yard setback of 15' from their respective property lines. Additionally, John Eckert, The Wheat Ridge Chief Building Official, stated that there Is a 3' setback requirement from the property line to the structure listed In the 1991 Uniform Building Code. Encroachment into either the 3' side yard or rear yard setback requirement requires 1 hour fire-resistive material to prevent combustion tram radiated heat (detailed information may be obtained through the Wheat Ridge Building Department). II. CRITERIA Staff has the following comments regarding the criteria to evaluate an application for an adjustment: 1. Can the properly in question yield a reasonable return in use, service or income if permitted to be used only under tl~e conditions allowed by regulation for the district in which it is located? The addition of the two-car garage is based solely on convenience, allowing the applicants to house their vehicles under a covered parking area. Therefore, the property in question may yield a reasonable return in use, service and income if only allowed by district regulations. 2. Is the plight of the owner do to unique circumstances? Because the applicant suffers from a physical condition which restricts her from ascending a flight of stairs, the plight of the applicant is due to unique circumstances. 3. H the variation were granted, would it alter the essential character of the locality? The applicant's property sets at the southwest edge of a cul du sac. Because of the physical location, and the fact that the applicant plans to have the garage built on the southwest portion of the property, approval of the variation would not alter the essential character of the locality. 4. Would the particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the specific property involved result in a particular hardship (upon tl~e owner) as distinguished from a mere inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out? Neither the physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the property of the specific property result in a particular hardship. But, because of the applicant's physical condition and the fact that a second story cannot be constructed due to the fact that she cannot ascend a flight of stairs, a hardship exists. 5. Would the conditions upon which the petition for a variation is based be applicable, generally, to the ocher property within the same zoning classification? Because the variation, as well as any other variation, is based solely on a site-by-site basis, the conditions upon which the petition is based upon would only be applicable to a variation for this site only. All other cases would be reviewed individually. 6. Is the purpose of the variation based exclusively upon a desire to make money out of the property? Because the request is for the development of an attached two-car garage to be used for personal convenience, the purpose of this variation is not exclusively based upon the desire to make money. T. Has the alleged difficulty or hardship been created by any person presently having an interest in the properly? The difficulty or hardship in this case is due to a physical condition that was not created by anyone having an interest in the property. 8. Would the granting of the variance be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the properly is located? No, the granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare. 9. Would the proposed variation impair the adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion in the public streets or increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood? There exists a possibility that construction of the attached garage on the rear and side property lines may impair the adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property. But, the adjacent property exists at an elevated grade in relation to the property in question, and the owner of the adjacent property has written a letter stating no objection to the case. Yet, the possibility of fire danger does exist when any structure encroaches the 3' setback required in the 1991 Uniform Building Code. Therefore, the garage must be built to comply with 1-hour fire-resistive material approved by the Wheat Ridge Building Department. III. STAFF CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Staff concludes that, due to the fact the applicant has an existing physical condition which prevents her from ascending a flight of stairs, adding any space to the second floor of there house is not recommended by her physician. The only option for the applicant is to construct an addition to the existing structure. If this case is approved, staff recommends that the applicant construct the garage to comply with the 1991 Uniform Building Code requirement of a structure built to meet 1-hour fire-resistive material. 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('~LLFIS P~D~z PTy SJL F,p WSEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ~,' MINUTES OF MEETING: August 22, 1996 Page 4 replied that it would definitely ruin the backyard and the neighbors to the west side could look through and see the shed. Board Member MAURO wanted to know if any of the storage would be combustible, and Mr. Pastor replied no. No one spoke for or against this request and there were no complaints registered. Motion was made by Board Member ABBOTT, that Case No. WA-96- 24, an application by Gene Pastor, be DENIED for the following reasons: 1. There are no unique circumstances or persuasive hardship. 2. There is adequate buildable space on the northwest portion of the property that would preclude ..the need for a variance. Motion was seconded by Board Member ECHELMEYER. Motion ~, carried 7-1, with Board Member THIESSEN voting no. D.s~ c~-WA=S An application by Barbara Sileo for approval of a 15' side yard. setback variance and a 15' rear yard setback variance to the 15' side yard setback and 15' rear yard setback requirements to allow for an attached garage. The property is zoned Residential-One and located at 3845 Dudley Street. Sean McCartney presented the staff report. All pertinent documents were entered into record, which Chairman WALKER accepted. Board Member ECHELMEYER noted there were two different plans on the site plan for the garage and wanted to know which proposal was the applicant choosing, and Mr. McCartney answered the applicant at the time of submittal was unsure which one they would go for but perhaps she could shed some new light. Board Member ECHELMEYER commented one of the plans would border-totally on two different properties, and Mr. McCartney agreed. It was noted there had not been any objections registered regarding this case. Board Member HOWARD asked if this is a one story residence and Mr. McCartney said it is a single story ranch, however he is not sure. if there is a basement. WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES OF,MEETING: August 22, 1996 Page 5 Board Member HOWARD questioned if there was a slope from the north to the south property line, and Mr. McCartney said there is a slight elevation change to the north. Mr. McCartney stated if this is approved, staff would request a detailed site plan. Their main concern is what the space is between the existing garage-corner and the property line. Board Member ABBOTT asked if it was required under the city ordinance to build a retaining wall, and Mr. McCartney said Public Works department requires that there be a load bearing wall built for a retaining wall to be placed upon, and that is automatically in the building permit. The applicant, Barbara Sileo, 3845 Dudley Street, was sworn in. Ms. Sileo stated they have lived in their home since 1972 and love it for many reasons, one of which is the good neighbors they have. They have always needed more space but would like to invest more in their home now that their kids are gone. The home is all on one level and has no basement. They have no family room and only one-small bathroom. They ~ want to convert the current garage into a family room and second full bath. They have measured every which way around the yard and have not been able to come up with anything very feasible. They cannot build up because of the arthritis. that effects her knees, ankles and legs and adding stairs is not a very good or wise idea for her. Ms. Sileo continued saying they have looked at buying another home but they do love it where they are at and want to stay in this location. Also, they have not found anything suitable in their price .range and on one level. They are committed to staying in Wheat Ridge. Their neighbors are very supportive of their request; and the neighbors to the west are in the audience tonight. They want to tuck the addition back into the corner to be as unobtrusive as possible and not infringe on .their neighbors. She assured they would comply with the 1994 Building Code. Board Member ABBOTT said the problem he has is that to him the hardship is not her medical condition but the lack of room in their house. He has a problem with this large of a request and was wondering about. alternatives, such as building the new garage in front of-the existing garage, and that would only require one setback variance. The geometry might even be better than the proposed location. Ms. Sileo said she has measured that and does not believe there is room between the property line since it is only 20 feet. That would cut into the walkway and the front porch. WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJIISTMENT t MINIITES OF MEETING: August 22, 1996 Page 6 Discussion followed regarding measurements with Ms. Sileo saying they want to do what is best .for the property and be most pleasant to the eye. Board Member ABBOTT is concerned also with the one plan that will leave a triangle of space behind the proposed garage totally unaccessible. Since the wall has to be fire- resistant with-no openings in that wall, how will the triangle be accessed. Mr. Sileo was sworn in and stated he does not feel that the above plan will be very p7.ausible. The other plan (the one with the dotted .line) is the one most likely they will go with and it will have less impact architecturally and only impact neighbors, therefore the triangle is not relevent. They have to see if-this granted and then get an architect to plan it out and help with designing, then it will be up to the architect and the city codes. Board Member THIESSEN questioned the Callas' letter, and Ms. Sileo said they would-like to get a zero lot line setback, but if that is not possible, then they would try for a 5' lot line setback. The Callas' merely supported us whatever we decide. Board Member HOVLAND wanted to know what is the size of the proposed garage and Ms.-Sileo they would like it 25' x 25' or smaller; depending on what the architect would come up with. It was noted the applicants have no basement so there is no storage in the house to speak of and currently they use their garage for storage. Discussion followed with Board Member HOVLAND suggesting other plans which would move the proposed garage either to the south side or north side of the current garage. Ms. Sileo added a double garage would not fit and it would be so narrow-that a second car could not get in, plus they have a beautiful Redbud tree that they would hate to have to get rid of it. Board Member ECHELMEYER suggested cutting the proposed garage in half building one-half behind the existing garage and build the other half to the south, and just re-arranging the areas. Mr. Sileo said. the current garage's back wall is a solid brick bearing wall, plus the roof line would have to be changed. Board Member ABBOTT said the reason they are going to all. this trouble is again, the only hardship is the applicants are out of storage and need a family room and bath. He WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJIISTMENT Page 7 MINIITES OF MEETING: August 22, 1996 would have a hard time constructing a motion based on the medical hardship. Further suggestions followed with discussion. Mr. Sileo feels part of the concern is visual and feels building the structure in the front will not be visually appealing as it would building it to the rear. Both neighbors are in-support of this request if the garage is tucked back in to the rear of the property and they need to take them into consideration. Ms. Sileo added they have thought about this for a long time and have turned it every which way but loose trying to come up with a solution. Board Member HOWARD asked will the garage with the dotted line be attached to the house, and Mr. Sileo said the architect will decide what looks best and what will work, they might even decide on a breezeway that would open up into the new family room. Board Member HOWARD suggested making the garage smaller and pulling it away from the lot line. Mr. McCartney noted there would still have to be a variance, t only not as much as what is being requested. Mr. Sileo asked the Board since they have the approval of their neighbors on both sides, what is the problem with this approval, and Ms. Ellis said the basis of the variance is not whether people approve or disapprove. The Board bases their decision an whether there is a hardship and is it needed and necessary, not who approves or disapproves. Ms. Sileo asked what type of a variance would be needed in the rear of the property, and Mr. McCartney answered it would be a 10 foot variance. The code states you need 15 feet on the rear and on the side as a setback. Chairman WALKER asked what the width of the applicant's lot is from north to south, and Mr. Sileo replied 75 feet.. Chairman WALKER said the Board is trying to be in favor, but it is hard to make a motion or approval of a variance when you don't know what you are really approving. Maybe a different solution .at a different time with more detail would maybe go. Ms. Sileo asked if an architect's drawing is how specific it should be, and Chairman WALKER answered at least something more than them all drawing on the same sheet of paper.- Mr. Sileo said at the same time it is just as difficult for them to come to a decision because they do not know what the r WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJIISTMENT ` MINi1TES OF MEETING: August 22, 1996 Page 8 Board will allow. Their next step is to contract an architect and contractor to see how it could be done, so they need to know what to work with. Board Member THIESSEN asked if they grant the variance would it be permanent, and Mr. McCartney replied yes, and what will be created is a buildable envelope and the applicants can build up to that or less, but cannot build over. Board Member ABBOTT wanted to know if the applicant does not pull a building permit will the variance goe away, and Mr. McCartney said the code states 180 days is allowed to obtain a building permit. Mr. Sileo asked since everyone wants to make this work, could the Board grant them a zero setback and a 10 foot setback, then at least they could come up with a design. If they can't make it work, they could then come back and try to get the extra 5 feet. That would at least set some guidelines for the architect. Board Member ECHELMEYER commented he had never seen a zero property line setback variance. It seems to him there .can be more pencil work done in moving the house to the northwest. That would give them the rooms they need and keep the garage the way it is now. Board Member ECHELMEYER asked many times there were variant property line in .the last few not many, but these cases are basis and the decision has to and not past variances. Mr. McCartney if he knew how ~s granted right up to the years, and he replied probably reviewed on a site by site be made for the site itself Claudia Callas, 8701 W. 38th Avenue, was sworn in. Ms. Callas said there is one zero lot line in their neighborhood on the corner of 38th &-Dover Street. Motion was made by Board Member ABBOTT, that Case No. WA-96- 25, an application by Barbara Sileo, be approved fnr the following reasons: 1. The current structure has no basement and inadequate storage, bath and living area. 2. Adjacent neighbors are in support of the variances. 3. Building up is precluded by the stated medical condition by the applicant. 4. Significant problems with geometry of the site and existing structure for alternative locations. ..WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJIISTMENT MINQTES OF MEETING: August 22, 1996 Page 9 5. There is at least one other zero lot line setback in the neighborhood. WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The garage comply with the 1991 Uniform Building Code requirements for a structure built to meet one-hour fire resistant material. Motion died for lack of second. Board Member ABBOTT changed the motion to be a 15' sideyard setback variance and a 10' rear yard setback variance to allow construction Qf a two-car garage-. Motion was seconded by Board Member HOVLAND. Motion carried 6-2, with Board Members MAURO and ECHELMEYER voting no. Resolution attached. E. Case No. WA-96-27: An application by Warren Hughes for r approval of a variance Co allow a two-cubic yard trash dumpster on property zoned Agricultural-One and located at 10880 W. 47th Avenue. Susan Ellis presented the staff report. All pertinent documents were entered into record, which Chairman WALKER accepted. Board Member ABBOTT said there is staff report that the dumpster no than the front wall of the-house, dumpster is in a more restrictive replied no, their main concern is front yard anywhere. a recommendation in the be any further forward however he feels the location now, Ms. Ellis that it is not in the Board Member THIESSEN said the recommendation is that the dumpster be maintained in a clean, safe and healthy manner and be dumped weekly and asked how is something like that enforced. Ms. Ellis said keeping the dumpster in a clean, safe and healthy manner is written in the ordinance, so that any complaints or observations of that nature will end up in a citation. The applicants could get a harsher citation because they specifically asked for this variance. It should be dumped weekly and if events lead to overflowing, then perhaps it should be dumped twice a week, or even more. Staff does not want to see the dumpster only half full of manure and then setting there all week, it has to be dumped regardless. CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION C I, Mary Lou Chapla, Secretary to the City of Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment, do hereby certify that the following Resolution was duly adopted in the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, on the 22nd day of Auaust ,_1996. CASE NO: '~~25. APPLICANT'S NAME: Barbara Sileo LOCATION: 3845 Dudley Street ___ Upon motion by Board Member ABBOTT , seconded by Board Member BOVLAND , the following Resolution was stated. WHEREAS, the applicant was denied permission by an Administrative Officer;- and WHEREAS, Board of Adjustment Application, Case No. WA-96-25 is an appeal to this Board from the decision of an Administrative Officer; and WHEREAS, the property has been posted the required 15 days by law 1,/ and there WERE NO protests registered: against it; and " WHEREAS, the relief applied for MAY be granted without detriment to the public welfare-and without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the regulations governing the City of Wheat Ridge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Board of Adjustment Application Case No. WA-96-25 , be ahd hereby is APPROVED. TYPE OF VARIANCE: 15' side yard and a 10' rear yard setbacks PURPOSE: To allow for an attached garage FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The current structure has no basement and inadequate storage, bath and living area. 2. Adjacent neighbors are in support of the-variances. 3. Building up is precluded by the stated medical condition by the applicant. 4. Significant problems with geometry of the site and existing structure for alternative locations. 5. There is at least one .other zero lot line-setback in the neighborhood. ~~ Case No. WA-96-25/Resolution Page 2 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The garage comply with the 1991 Uniform Building Code requirements for a structure built to meet one-hour fire resistant material. VOTE: YES: Abbott, Hovland, Howard, Junker, Thiessen and Walker NO: Echelmeyer and Mauro DISPOSITION: Variance granted by a vote of 6-2. this 22nd day of August, 1996. ROBERT W R; Chai Board of A justment Mary Lo hapla, Se etary Board o djustment ~. PUBLIC fiEARING SPEAKERS' LIST CASE NO• ~-'96-25 DATE: August 22, 1996 _. REQUEST: An application by Barbara Sileo for approval of a 15' side yard setback variance, and a 15' rear yard setback variance to the 15' rear and side requirements to allow £or an attached garage. 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