HomeMy WebLinkAboutWA-04-047500 West 29th Avenue.
The City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Wheat
Telephone 303/235-2846 Ridge
FAX 303/235-2857
September 8, 2004
Manuel & Heidi Marfil
2900 Webster St.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Mail:
RE: Case No. WA-04-04
Please be advised that at its meeting on August 26, 2004, the Board of Adjustment DENIED your
request for a 3 foot front yard setback variance from the 30 foot front yard setback requirement
resulting in a 27 foot front yard setback for property zoned Residential-One A (R-lA) and located at
2900 Webster Street.
Enclosed is a copy of the Certificate of Resolution, as well as a draft copy of the minutes, stating the
Board's decision. Should you decide to appeal the decision of the Board, you will need to notify the
Jefferson County district court in writing within 30 days of the Board's decision.
Please feel free to contact me at (303) 235-2846 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, n
Kathy F ld
Administrative Assistant
Enclosures: Certificate of Resolution
Draft of Minutes
cc: WA-04-04 (case file)
Building File
Bill Mentgen
All Trade Services, Inc.
PO Box 16323
Golden, CO 80402
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CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION COPY
I, Ann Lazzeri, 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 26th day of August. 2004.
CASE NO: WA-04-04
APPLICANT'S NAME: Manuel and Heidi Marfil
LOCATION: 2900 Webster Street
WHEREAS, the applicant was denied permission by an administrative officer; and
WHEREAS, Board of Adjustment Application Case No. WA-04-04 is an appeal to this Board
from the decision of an administrative officer; and
WHEREAS, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law, and in recognition
that there were two letters relevant letters of objection received about the request; 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-04-04 be, and hereby is, APPROVED.
TYPE OF VARIANCE: A 3-foot front yard setback variance from the 30-foot front yard
setback requirement resulting in a 27-foot front yard setback for property zoned Residential-One
A and located at 2900 Webster Street.
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
The request would result in the reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability.
Constructing a garage that allows for direct access into the house from the vehicle would
be beneficial to the individual with the disability.
2. The request would not alter the essential character of the locality if constructed of
material consistent or blending with the existing house and surrounding area.
The request would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property
in the area. There may be a slight decrease in the supply of light and air; however,
addition of an attached garage will eliminate the necessity for the property owners to park
their vehicle in the driveway and/or the street which would then also be an obstruction if
allowed to continue.
Board of Adjustment
Resolution WA-04-04
Page two (2)
4. It has been determined that there are no other feasible alternatives for placement of the
garage to accommodate the needs of the person with the disability.
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
The materials of the proposed attached garage shall be consistent with the general
character of the area, including the surrounding streets, and with existing houses in the
surrounding area.
2. The third bay to the north will not be allowed the 3-foot variance.
VOTE: YES: ABBOTT, BELL, BLAIR, HOWARD
NO: MOLNAR, HOVLAND
ABSENT: ECHELMEYER, DRDA
DISPOSITION: A request for a 3-foot front yard setback variance from the 30-foot front yard
setback requirement resulting in a 27-foot front yard setback for property zoned Residential-One
A and located at 2900 Webster Street was DENIED based on Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2-
53(d) of the City of Wheat Ridge Codes of Law which state that Board of Adjustment motions
not carried are thereby deemed denied.
ADOPTED and made effective this 26th day of Au¢ust, 2004.
Robert Blair, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Minutes of Meeting
August 26, 2004
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair BLAIR at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 h Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent
Tom Abbott
Janet Bell
Bob Blair
Paul Hovland
Bob Howard
James Molnar
Bill Echelmeyer
Paul Drda
Staff Present: Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Jeff Hirt, Planning Technician
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
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The following is the official set of Board of Adjustment minutes for the public
hearing of August 26, 2004. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office
of the City Clerk and in the Community Development Department of the City of
Wheat Ridge.
3. PUBLIC FORUM
No one indicated a desire to speak at this time.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WA-04-04: An application filed by Manuel and Heidi Marfil
for approval of a 3-foot front yard setback variance from the 30-foot front
yard setback requirement resulting in a 27-foot front yard setback for
property zoned Residential-One A and located at 2900 Webster Street.
The case was presented by Jeff Hirt. He advised the Board there was jurisdiction
to hear the case. He entered all pertinent documents into the record which were
accepted by Chair BLAIR. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation
and explained that, due to the fact this request is for a 10% or less variance, this
request could have been approved administratively. However, since two relevant
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letters of objection were received, the code requires the case to come before the
Board of Adjustment. Staff recommended approval of the variance for reasons
outlined in the staff report.
Heidi Marfil
2900 Webster
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Mrs. Marfil, the applicant, was sworn in by Chair BLAIR. She stated that the
existing single car garage will not accommodate their vehicle (a pickup truck with
extended cab) because the fireplace chimney juts into the garage and the garage is
too small. They wish to add an attached garage which would allow room to park
their vehicle and leave room for her husband to exit the vehicle and enter the
house without having to go outside in the elements. Her husband is totally blind
and has fallen on the ice while walking outside from the vehicle into the house.
The garage would eliminate the necessity of parking their extended cab pickup
truck in the driveway. She stated that parking the truck in the driveway presents a
greater hindrance to the neighbor's view of the park than would the proposed
garage (as this pertains to one of the letters of objection).
Bill Mentgen
All Trade Services, Inc., Golden, CO
Mr. Mentgen, builder for the applicant, was swom in by Chair BLAIR. He
submitted photographs into the record for the Board's review. He stated that
several options were reviewed for the proposed garage. The garage could not be
extended toward the back because of an existing swimming pool and a side-load
garage would not provide sufficient turning radius for the truck. The most
desirable location for the garage necessitates the need for a 3-foot variance.
In response to a question from Board Member ABBOTT, Mr. Mengten explained
that interior access is planned from the new garage into the old garage which will
be renovated into a laundry and mud room. He also explained that once the
garage is built, the entire house and garage would be finished with traditional
stucco.
In response to a question from Board Member MOLNAR, Mr. Mentgen stated
that no consideration has been given to removing the above-ground swimming
pool in order to make room for the garage.
In response to a question from Board Member HOWARD, Mr. Mentgen stated
that he has planned to build a three-car garage in order to allow sufficient room
for Mr. Marfil to have a clear path into the house and allow storage space for lawn
equipment, etc. There would also be space for a second car.
Chair BLAIR asked when staff became aware of the applicant's plans to build a
three-car garage. Mr. Hirt stated he was not aware of those plans until this
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meeting; however, there is sufficient room to build a 3-car garage within the
required side yard setbacks.
In response to questions from Board Member ABBOTT, Mr. Mentgen and the
applicant stated that they would be willing to leave the third bay of the garage
within the 30-foot setback.
Chair BLAIR asked if there were any present who wished to address the Board.
The following individuals responded:
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Jan Croom
2910 Webster
Ms. Croom was sworn in by Char BLAIR. She lives next door to the applicant.
She stated that the three-foot variance would block her view to the park. She also
objected to plans for a three-car garage and the stucco finish.
Board Member ABBOTT asked Ms. Croom if she would still object if the third
bay is built within the setback requirement. Ms. Croom replied that it would
make no difference in her objection.
Board Member BELL suggested that the truck being parked in the Marfil's
driveway presents a greater obstruction to Ms. Croom's view than a three-foot
variance would present. Ms. Croom replied that the truck isn't always parked
there.
Suzanne Wilson
2915 Webster
Ms. Wilson was sworn in by Chair BLAIR. She expressed her objection to the
application. She stated her belief that the addition of the garage and the stucco
finish will diminish property values in the neighborhood of brick homes.
Jeff Hirt submitted photographs from the applicant which depict other homes in
the immediate neighborhood (on Webster and Vance). Some of these homes have
finishes other than brick.
Board Member ABBOTT clarified that the applicant has the legal right to build a
three-car garage and apply a stucco finish. The Board's only authority is to
determine whether or not to allow the three-foot variance.
Linda Eckerds
Green Mountain
Ms. Eckerds was sworn in by Chair BLAIR. She commented that her
neighborhood consists of brick homes. Some homeowners are updating their
homes with stucco finish which she believed improved and updated the
neighborhood.
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08/26/04
Suzanne Wilson returned to the podium to say there is no comparison between
their neighborhood and Green Mountain. She also commented that changing a
brick house to a stucco house is a big waste.
Chair BLAIR commented that the house directly east of the applicant has a stucco
finish.
Board Member ABBOTT inquired about the depth of the garage. Mr. Mentgen
stated the garage depth is planned to be approximately 21.7 feet. The common
depth for garages on new homes is 24 feet. He commented that larger garages are
required to accommodate larger vehicles that are popular today.
Board Member HOVLAND reminded those present that the Board's Authority
extends to the front yard setback variance only and not the finish of the house, etc.
Board Member ABBOTT asked if the garage addition could be extended into the
existing garage to eliminate the need for a variance. Mr. Mentgen stated that
every engineering calculation failed with this scenario because it would
necessitate removal of a structural wall. He also stated that he studied every
possibility to avoid the necessity of asking for a variance.
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In response to a question from Board Member HOVLAND, Mr. Mentgen stated
that it is necessary to have at least five feet between the garage and swimming
pool for excavation purposes. Board Member HOVLAND commented that it
seemed the inconvenience has been caused by the swimming pool.
Board Member ABBOTT suggested that the swimming pool could be moved.
Meredith Reckert commented that the builder is attempting to provide the closest
path to the indoor garage entrance for Mr. Marfil.
Board Member BELL commented that she did not believe three feet would
constitute a major barrier to the neighbor's view adjacent to West 29"' Avenue.
There would still be a 27-foot setback to the street on one side. The side yard
would still have a 10-foot setback. Further, one of the major issues in the request
is to accommodate a person with a disability. For these reasons, she stated her
support for the application.
Upon a motion by Board Member BELL and second by Board Member
ABBOTT the following resolution was stated:
Whereas, the applicant was denied permission by an administrative officer;
and
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08/26/04
Whereas, Board of Adjustment Application Case No. WA-04-04 is an appeal
to this Board from the decision of an administrative officer; and
Whereas, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law, and
in recognition that there were two relevant letters of objection received about
the request; 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-04-04 be and hereby is approved.
Type of Variance: A 3-foot front yard setback variance from the 30-foot
front yard setback requirement resulting in a 27-foot front yard setback for
property zoned Residential-One A and located at 2900 Webster Street.
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1. The request would result in the reasonable accommodation for a
person with a disability. Constructing a garage that allows for direct
access into the house from the vehicle would be beneficial to the
individual with the disability.
2. The request would not alter the essential character of the locality if
constructed of material consistent or blending with the existing house
and surrounding area.
3. The request would not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property in the area. There may be a slight
decrease in the supply of light and air; however, addition of an
attached garage will eliminate the necessity for the property owners to
park their vehicle in the driveway and/or the street which would then
also be an obstruction if allowed to continue.
4. It has been determined that there are no other feasible alternatives for
placement of the garage to accommodate the needs of the person with
the disability.
1. The materials of the proposed attached garage shall be consistent with
the general character of the area, including the surrounding streets,
and with existing houses in the surrounding area
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Board Member ABBOTT offered a friendly amendment to add a condition
that the third bay to the north not be allowed the 3-foot variance. This
condition was accepted by Board Member BELL.
In response to a question from Chair BLAIR, Board Member BELL explained
that, while driving through this neighborhood, she observed that it is not an
entirely brick neighborhood. There is brick, a combination of materials, wood or
clapboard and stucco finishes.
The motion passed 4-2 with Board Member HOVLAND and MOLNAR
voting no and Board Members ECHELMEYER and DRDA absent.
Chair BLAIR advised the applicants that their request for variance was denied.
Mrs. Marfil asked if a side-loading garage could be built as long as it is within
required setbacks. She was advised that this would be permissible.
5. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
Chair BLAIR closed the public hearing portion of the meeting. t.
(Chair BLAIR declared a brief recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:55
P.M.)
6. OLD BUSINESS
Jeff Hirt responded to a question raised at the last Board meeting regarding a
variance granted in 1982 per Case No. WA-82-37 to build a carport. Upon
investigation, it was found that a subsequent variance had been granted in per
Case No. WA-84-31 to allow the carport to be enclosed and converted to a
garage. It was determined that staff followed the appropriate steps in allowing
the garage to be in its current state.
NEW BUSINESS
• Approval of Minutes - It was moved by Board Member HOWARD and
seconded by Board Member HOVLAND to approve the minutes of July
22, 2004 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Board Member HOWARD referred to the northwest corner of 46d' and
Harlan. He expressed concern that there is less than the 1500-foot separation
between car lots at this location. Meredith Reckert stated that, following
proper procedures of holding neighborhood meetings and posting, an
administrative decision was made to allow less than the 1500-foot separation
via a special use permit.
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
August 26, 2004
Case No. WA-04-04: An APPLICATION FILED BY Manuel and Heidi MarFl for approval of
a 3-foot front yard setback variance from the 30-foot front yard setback requirement
resulting in a 27-foot front yard setback for property zoned Residential-One A and
located at 2900 Webster Street.
Name Address o' In F lavor/Opposed
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
Board of Adjustment CASE MANAGER: Jeff Hirt
CASE NO. & NAME: WA-04-04/Marfil DATE OF MEETING: August 26, 2004
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of a 3 foot front yard setback variance from the 30 foot front yard
setback requirement resulting in a 27 foot front yard setback for property zoned
Residential-One A (R-lA).
LOCATION OF REQUEST: 2900 Webster
APPLICANT (S):
OWNER (S):
APPROXIMATE AREA:
Manuel and Heidi Marfil
Manuel and Heidi Marfil
11,335 square feet (.26 acres)
PRESENT ZONING: Residential-One A (R-IA)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Single Family Detached Residential (Not to exceed 4 du's per acre)
ENTER INTO RECORD:
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(X) ZONING ORDINANCE (X) DIGITAL PRESENTATION
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Jurisdiction
All notification and posting requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this case
1. REQUEST
The property in question is located at 2900 Webster and has Residential-One A (R-lA) zoning. There is a
single-family dwelling on the property that was originally constructed in 1954. There is no covered parking or
carport that can be used on the property now. The existing garage is utilized as garage space, however it is too
small for the property owner's vehicle to fit into. Part of the proposed remodeling and additions to the house
show the existing garage space as being office space and a laundry room.
The applicant, Manuel and Heidi Marfil, request approval of a 3 foot front yard setback variance from the 30
foot front yard setback requirement resulting in a 27 foot front yard setback for the purpose of constructing an
attached garage (See Exhibit 1, Application, Exhibit 2, Site Plan). The applicant and contractor have expressed
that there are no other feasible alternatives for placement of the garage, and that the garage would accommodate
an individual with a disability (Exhibit 3, Letter of Request, Exhibit 4, Applicant Letter).
II. SITE PLAN
The property is 11,335 square feet, or.26 acres. The property measures 115.25 feet wide along Webster Street
with a depth of 98.35 feet along 29h Avenue (See Exhibit 5, Improvement Location Certificate).
The property is currently zoned Residential-One A (R-lA) making it subject to the development standards of
that zone district. R-lA development standards include a 30 foot minimum front yard setback, 10 foot
minimum side yard setback and a 15 foot minimum rear yard setback. The R-lA development standards also
specify that any side or rear yard which abuts a public street must have a minimum 30 foot setback for all
structures. As this property is a corner lot, it is subject to this stipulation for the side yard (south side) abutting
29`s Avenue. Aside from this specific variance request, all other development standards have been met.
Per the Code of Laws, the director of community development can approve or deny variance requests of 10
percent or less from the development standards administratively (without a public hearing). This can be done
provided that adjacent property owners have been notified by letter and posting of the site of at least 10 days,
and that no relevant objections have been received in writing during such 10 day period. This variance request
is for 3 feet from the required 30 foot front yard setback, making it a request of 10 percent thus qualifying it for
administrative approval. However, there were two relevant letters of objection received during the 10 day
public notice period (See Exhibit 6, Letters of Objection), therefore this request is required to go to the Board of
Adjustment.
The area surrounding the property in question for the variance consists of primarily single-family dwellings.
The majority of the homes have attached garages, some one car and some two car garages. Adjacent properties
include single-family dwellings to the north, west and east, as well as a city park to the south across 29m
Avenue. There do not appear to be any front yard setback encroachments in the surrounding area, and no
comparable variances have been granted for properties in the surrounding area either.
Board of Adjustment
Case WA-04-04/Marfil
IL VARIANCE CRITERIA
Staff has the following comments regarding the criteria used to evaluate a variance request:
1. Can the property in question yield a reasonable return in use, service or income if permitted to be
used only under the conditions allowed by regulation for the district in which it is located?
If the request is denied, the property may still receive a reasonable return in use. The property may still be
used as a single-family residence without the need for any variances.
2. If the variance were granted, would it alter the essential character of the locality?
The request would have a minimal effect on the essential character of the locality. The requested variance
of 3 feet is small enough to where the size of the structure would not have a negative impact on the area.
The applicant has expressed intent to construct the garage to be consistent with the neighborhood (See
Exhibit 4, Applicant Letter).
3. Does the particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the specific property
involved result in a particular and unique hardship (upon the owner) as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out?
There are no unique conditions related to shape or topography that render any portion of the property in
question unbuildable. The property in question is rectangular in shape and flat. It is, however, a corner
lot. All structures on a corner lot must adhere to 30 foot setbacks on each side abutting a public street.
4. Has the alleged difficulty or hardship been created by any person presently having an interest in the
property?
The applicants have created their own hardship by requesting a variance from the R-IA development
standards, and constructing and proposing the construction of improvements that restrict the ability to
place a garage to be in conformance with development standards. However, it has been determined that
there are no other feasible alternatives for the placement of such a structure. There is an existing
swimming pool on the north side of the property which restricts the ability to construct an attached garage
onto that side of the house to be in conformance with the front yard setback requirement. Part of the
proposed additions to the house include not only the attached garage, but an addition on the east side of
the house (rear of the property). This proposed addition would not allow adequate room for a garage in
the rear of the house to be in conformance with the 30 foot side yard setback requirement when adjacent
to a public street.
5. 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 property is located, by, among other
things, impairing the adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, substantially increasing
the congestion in public streets or increasing the danger of fire or endangering the public safety, or
substantially diminishing or impairing property values within the neighborhood?
Approval of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in
the area. There may be a slight decrease in the supply of light and air as the proposed attached garage
will add mass onto the house. However, the addition of an attached garage will eliminate the necessity
for the property owners to park their vehicle in the driveway and/or the street.
The request would not substantially increase the congestion in public streets, increase the danger of fire or
endanger the public safety. Property values should not be impacted as a result of this request.
Board of Adjustment
Case WA-04-04/Marfil
6. If criteria 1 through 5 are found, then, would the granting of the variance result in a benefit or
contribution to the neighborhood or the community, as distinguished from an individual benefit on
the part of the applicant, or would granting of the variance result in a reasonable accommodation
of a person with disabilities?
The request would not result in a substantial benefit or contribution to the neighborhood distinguished
from an individual benefit on the part of the applicant. A slight benefit to the neighborhood may occur
with the likely elimination of a vehicle or vehicles parked in the driveway and/or street.
Granting of the variance would result in a reasonable accommodation of a person with disabilities. One
of the property owners is disabled (blind). Constructing the garage where proposed would allow the
disabled individual direct access into the house without having to walk outside to enter the house from the
vehicle. The applicant has stated that this is difficult for the disabled individual particularly in adverse
weather conditions.
III. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Upon review of the above request, staff concludes that the above criteria are supportive of the variance request.
Staff has found that there are unique circumstances attributed to these requests that would warrant approval of a
variance. Therefore, staff recommends APPROVAL for the following reasons:
1. The request would result in a reasonable accommodation of a person with a disability.
Constructing a garage that allows for direct access into the house from the vehicle would be
beneficial to the individual with the disability.
2. The request would not alter the essential character of the locality if constructed of material
consistent with the existing house and surrounding area.
3. The request would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area.
There may be a slight decrease in the supply of light and air, however addition of an attached
garage will eliminate the necessity for the property owners to park their vehicle in the driveway
and/or the street.
4. It has been determined that there are no other feasible alternatives for placement of the garage.
With the following condition:
1. The materials of the proposed attached garage shall be consistent with the existing house and
surrounding area.
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LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone (303) 235-2846
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(The person listed as contact will be contacted to answer questions regarding this application, provide additional information when necessary, post
public hearing signs, and will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing.)
Location of request (address): 2 o(OC~ C-JL-8STE2 S% W~ 7-21D6E C0, CO?J 33
Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request)
Application submittal requirements on reverse side
❑ Change of zone or zone conditions
❑ Special Use Permit
❑ Consolidation Plat
❑ Subdivision: Minor (5 lots or less)
❑ Flood Plain Special Exception
❑ Subdivision: Major (More than 5 lots)
❑ Lot Line Adjustment
❑ Right of Way Vacation
❑ Planned Building Group
❑ Temporary Use, Building, Sign
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Current Use: Proposed Use:
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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-attomey from the"r which approved of this action on his behalf.
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Community Development Department
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7500 West 2e. Ave.
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Dear Sir or Madam
This letter is a request for a minor variance for the property located at 2900 Webster Street, Wheat
Ridge Colorado, 80033. Current front lot line set back is 30 feet The proposed garage addition will
encroach 3 feet (10%, minor variance) into the set back This is needed to allow the current home
owners vehicle to fit into the garage. The current home owner is disabled (blind). The garage addition
with some additional remodel will give the home owner clearer access to and from the home. Two other
garage addition plans were considered but neither would work; one due to the location of the swimming
pool, the other because of too tight of a turning radius for a side load garage. This minor variance
would not impact the physical surrounding, shape or topography of the property or the surrounding
properties. This hardship was in no way created by the current home owner. The granting of this minor
variance would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties, public welfare or neighborhood
improvements. The granting of this minor variance will allow accommodation for the current home
owner and add value to the property.
Sincerely,
William P. M tgen
President, All Trades Services Inc.
EXHIBIT 4
Community Development Dept
City of Wheatridge
Dear Sir or Madam
My name is Heidi Marfil, I live at 2900 Webster st. with my husband Manuel. I work as a registered nurse
at St. Joseph Hospital, my husband works as a massage therapist at the downtown YMCA. We purchased
our home in April 1999. One month later we were married in the back yard. We love and respect our
neighborhood, we love our home.
We recently applied for a minor varience for a proposed garage addition, unfortunatly 2 letters were
recieved by your office voicing concern about the proposed addition.
I would like to explain some of the reasons this garage would be a big asset in our lives.
My husband is blind, he has no sight whatsoever. The garage we now have will not accomodate our truck.
It is both too narrow and too short. There is a chimney on the side of the house that makes entering the
garage nearly impossible. Even with a small car. We can not build the garage further back onto the
property as a swimming pool is located there.
We now park in the driveway and my husband enters the house through the front door. He either walks
across the front yard or uses the covered porch. When the weather is bad he has frequenly twisted his
ankles, lost his balace and even fallen severely on more than one occasion. This hurts not only his body
but his dignity. Even when he uses the covered porch there is still a 5 foot section of concrete with steps
he must cross to get to the porch. The concrete is very icy in the winter.
With the proposed garage there would be an entrance directly into the house. My husband would have
access to the house without being exposed to the elements.
We would never build any thing that would be detrimental to our neighborhood. We value this lovely old
neighborhood and would build in keeping with its values. I am enclosing some picture with this letter to
show some of the diversity to be found on our street. Most houses already have two car garages, many
have additions.
Sincerely
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FROM: Jeff Hirt, Planning Technician
SUBJECT: WA-04-04
DATE: August 25, 2004
Per a discussion with Chad Root (Chief Building Official), the typical dimensions of a new two car
garage are 24' X 24'. If the applicants were to build the garage to be in conformance with the front
yard setback, it would result in an approx. 18' X 20' garage, which in his opinion would not be
sufficient space.
Parking dimensions per the code (90 degree, full size cars) is 8'6" X 18', which would equal a
17'X18' garage.
POSTING CERTIFICATION
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said sign has been posted and remained in place for fifteen (15) days prior to and including the
scheduled day of public hearing of this case. The sign was posted in the position shown on the
map below.
Signature:
NOTE: This form must be submitted at the public hearing on this case and will be placed in the
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said sign has been posted and remained in place for fifteen (15) days prior to and including the
scheduled day of public hearing of this case. The sign was posted in the position shown on the
map below.
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing is to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT on August 26, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building at 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. All interested citizens
are invited to speak at the Public Hearing or submit written comments. The following petition
shall be heard:
Case No. WA-04-04: An application filed by Manuel & Heidi Marfil for approval of a 3
foot front yard setback variance from the 30 foot front yard setback requirement resulting
in a 27 foot front yard setback for property zoned Residential-One A (R-lA) and located
at 2900 Webster Street.
Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant
ATTEST:
Pamela Y. Anderson, City Clerk
To be published: Wheat Ridge Transcript
Date: August 12, 2004
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Owner :Bell Esther H Parcel 021594 UWC _J91 1
/ Site :2935 Vance St Wheat Ridge 80033 va^__'
Mail :2935 Vance St Wheat Ridge Co 800337003 2260 0003 1175 7983
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land one
Bedrm:3 Bath:1.00 TotRm: YB:1954 Pool: B1dgSF:1,025 Ac:
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Mail :2935 Webster St Wheat Ridge Co 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 7990
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Owner :Wilson Donald L Parcel :021854
Site :2915 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033 Xfered :04/04/1996
Mail :2915 Webster St Wheat Ridge Cc 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 8003
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land
Bedrm:5 Bath:1.75 TotRm: YB:1954 Pool: B1dgSF:1,241 Ac:
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Owner :Puckett Johnathan C Parcel :022506
Site :7425 W 29th Ave Wheat Ridge 80033 Xfered :06/30/1999
Mail :7425 W 29th Ave Wheat Ridge Cc 80033 7003-2260 0003 1175 8027
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land
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Use :1155 Vacant,Residential Phone
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Owner :Marfil Manuel Parcel :022797
Site :2900 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033 Xfered :03/25/1999 O Nc.LFlIn49W
Mail :2900 Webster St Wheat Ridge Cc 80033 7003 2260- 0003 1175 8041
Use :1112 Res, Improved Land -
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Owner :Montoya Frank H Sr Parcel :022875
Site :2905 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 8058
Mail :2905 Webster St Wheat Ridge Cc 80033
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land Phone
Bedrm:3 Bath:1.75 TotRm: -YB:1955 Pool: B1dgSF:1,167 Ac:
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Owner :Croom Janice K Parcel :022877
Site :2910 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033 Xfered :11/09/1998
Mail :2910 Webster St Wheat Ridge Co 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 8065
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land
Bedrm:3 Bath:1.75 TotRm: YB:1954 Pool: B1dgSF:1,398 Ac:
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Owner :Chwialkowski Ted Parcel :022878 OIVCLI9JWFC1
Site :2915 Vance St Wheat Ridge 80033
Mail :2915 Vance St Wheat Ridge Co 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 8072
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land one
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7500 West 29th Avenue
The City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Wheat Ridge
Telephone 303/235-2846
FAX 303/235-2857
August 12, 2004
Dear Property Owner:
This is to inform you of Case No. WA-04-04 which is a request for approval of a 3 foot front
yard setback variance from the 30 foot front yard setback requirement resulting in a 27 foot front
yard setback for property zoned Residential-One A (R-1 A) and located at 2900 Webster Street.
This case will heard by the Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex at 7500 West 29th Avenue on August 26, 2003, at 7:30 p.m.
As an area resident or interested party, you have the right to attend this Public Hearing and/or
submit written comments.
If you have any questions or desire to review any plans, please contact the Planning Division at
303-235-2846. Thank you.
Planning Division.
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Memorandum TO: Applicant ; File
FROM: Alan White, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: WA-04-04
DATE: July 7, 2004
Case No. WA-04-04 is an application by Manuel and Heidi Martel, to request an administrative
variance; a 3 foot front yard setback variance to the 30 foot front yard setback requirement resulting in a
27 foot front yard setback in the Residential-One A (R-lA) zone district on land located at 2900
Webster Street.
Pursuant to Section 26-115(C) of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, the Zoning Administrator is
empowered to decide upon applications for a minor variance or waiver (10% or less), without
requirement of public hearing, provided that the following conditions are met:
1. The variance or waiver does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the minimum or maximum
standard; and
2. That the Director of Community Development finds that the "findings of fact," as set forth below,
are substantially complied with and support the request; and
3. The Director of Community Development has notified adjacent property owners by letter notice
and posting of the site at least ten (10) days prior to rendering his decision, and that no protests
have been received in such ten-day period; and
4. That no additional dwelling units would result from approval of such variance or waiver; and
5. That the limitations of Charter Section 5.10.1. are not exceeded.
If all the conditions above are met, the Director of Community Development may issue an
administrative variance provided the findings of fact below are met:
Findings of Fact: The Director of Community Development shall decide upon a request for a variance
or waiver, and shall base his decision in consideration of the extent to which the following facts,
favorable to the applicant, have been established by the evidence:
1. Can the property in question yield a reasonable return in use or income if permitted to be used only
under the conditions allowed by regulation for the district in which it is located?
2. If the variation were granted, would it alter the essential character of the locality?
3. Does the particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the specific property
involved result in a particular and unique hardship (upon the owner) as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out?
4. Has the alleged difficulty or hardship been created by any person presently having an interest in
the property?
5. 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 property is located, by, among other
things, impairing the adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, substantially increasing
the congestion in the public streets or increasing the danger of fire or endangering the public
safety, or substantially diminishing or impairing property values within the neighborhood?
6. If criteria one through five are found, then would the granting of the variance result in a benefit or
contribution to the neighborhood or the community, as distinguished from an individual benefit on
the part of the applicant, or would granting of the variance result in a reasonable accommodation
of a person with disabilities?
Pursuant to Section 26-115(C) of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, administrative variance
requests cannot be approved if any objections are received in writing and directly related to concerns
regarding the variance request during the ten day posting period. Two letters of objection were received
by the Community Development Department during the ten day posting period. The objections were
specific to numbers 2 and 5 of the "Findings of Fact" criteria for variance requests. The objections were
related to altering the essential character of the locality, as well as impairing the adequate supply of light
and air to adjacent property.
This request for an administrative variance does not meet all applicable criteria as required by Section
26-115(C) of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws.
Case No. WA-04-04 is hereby:
❑ APPROVED
Ltd DENIED
❑ WITH CONDITIONS:
❑ WITHOUT CONDITIONS
Zoning Administrator (Date)
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on this day of , 20, and do hereby certify that
said sign has been posted and remained in place for fifteenxdays prior to and including the
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scheduled day of public hearing of this case. The sign was posted in the position shown on the
map below.
Signature:
NOTE: This form must be submitted at the public hearing on this case and will be placed in the
applicant's case file at the Community Development Department.
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map below.
Signature:
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Owner :Wilson Donald L Parcel :021854
Site :2915 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033 Xfered !n4/n4/1996
Mail :2915 Webster St Wheat Ridge Co 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 7686
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land
Bedrm:5 Bath:1.75 TotRm: YB:1954. Pool: BldgSF:1,241 Ac:
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Owner :Marfil Manuel parcel :022797
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Site :2905 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033
Mail :2905 Webster St Wheat Ridge Cc 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 765
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Owner :Croom Janice K Parcel :022877
Site :2910 Webster St Wheat Ridge 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 7648
Mail :2910 Webster St Wheat Ridge Cc 80033
Use :1112 Res,Improved Land - Phone
Bedrm:3 Bath:1.75 TotRm: YB:1954 Pool: BldgSF:1,398 Ac:
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Owner :Chwialkowski Ted Parcel en9sp7p
Site :2915 Vance St Wheat Ridge 80033 7003 2260 0003 1175 7631
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Owner : 'ty Of Wheat Ridge Parcel :188123
Site :750'&,W 29th Ave Wheat Pdfe---8-0033 Xfered :12/01/1985
Mail :7500 9th Ave Wh Ridge Co 80033 Price
Use :9149 Exemp o ical Sub,Land Phone
Bedrm: Bath: tRm: YB: Pool: BldgSF: Ac:9.09
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7500 West 29th Avenue The City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Wheat
Telephone 303/235-2846 Ridge
FAX 303/235-2857
June 28, 2004
This is to inform you of Case No. WA-04-04, a request for an administrative variance of
3 feet from the required 30 foot front yard setback resulting in a 27 foot front yard setback
for property located at 2900 Webster Street.
The applicant is requesting an administrative variance review which allows no more than
a ten percent (10%) variance to be granted by the Zoning Administrator without need for
a public hearing. Prior to the rendering of a decision, all adjacent property owners are
required to be notified of the request by certified mail.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Division at 303-235-2846 or if you
would like to submit comments concerning this request, please do so in writing by 5:00
p.m. on July 7, 2004.
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City of Wheat Ridge of ""EgJP
Community Development Department
Memorandum ~~~ORP~~
TO: File
FROM: Jeff Hirt, Planning Technician
SUBJECT: WA-04-04
DATE: June 30, 2004
One phone call was received regarding the application for a variance at 2900 Webster Street on June
30, 2004. Janice Croon of 2910 Webster expressed concern about the impact the proposed garage
(encroaching 3 feet into the front yard setback) will have on her view of the park.
Residential Worksheet (SF/Duplex)
Submittal requirements:
Copy of Deed 0 Site Plan (to scale) Elevations
Address: pp7, q oo V10f °cr 3
Zoning: f _ IA Use: Sr"
Lot Size: 11134- sq. ft. Lot Width
Property in the flood plain? (✓D
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Maximum Lot Coverage: T O %
Proposed Improvements:
House:
Addition to House: _
Shed: _
Detached Garage: _
;'f '00 sq. ft.
Existing Improvement(s):
sq. ft. House: 13 t O sq. ft.
sq. ft. Shed: sq. ft.
sq. ft. Detached Garage: sq. ft.
sq. ft. Other: sq. ft.
Proposed Lot Coverage: (Total) % Z = sq. ft.
Required Setbacks: FR S 30 S l0 R 15'
Provided Setbacks: FR 7 S 30 S Z L R =U
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Maximum Height: ft. Maximum Size: sq. ft.
Proposed Height: ft. Proposed Size: sq. ft.
Access Notes
For one and two-family dwellings, the first 25' of driveway area from the existing edge of pavement into the site
shall be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, brick pavers or similar materials.
For all uses other than one and two family dwellings, no vehicle entrances or exits may be closer than 25' to any
property line, except when used as joint access for two or more lots.
In residential zone districts, curb cuts shall be at least 10 feet and not more than 24 feet in width.
One and two-family dwellings may have horseshoe driveways, provided that the street accesses are at least 30 feet
apart, measured from the interior edges.
For all uses, one access point per property is permitted.
Landscaping Notes
For one-and two-family dwellings, one tree for every 70 feet of street frontage is required.
100%r of the front yard and 25% of the entire lot must be landscaped prior to issuance of C.O.
Street trees required: Street trees provided:
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NOTE:
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREON IS NOT LOCATED
WITHIN A FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT FEDERAL
ADMINISTRATION FLOOD HAZARD MAPS, MAP DATED 612195, PANEL NO. 08013C0484 F,
ZONE X.
50' ROW
IMPROVEMENT LOCA TION CERTIFICA TE
THIS SURVEY WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A CURRENT 77TLE
COMMITMENT. AT THE REQUEST OF THE CLIENT NO ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
OF RECORDED EASEMENTS RIGHTS-OF-WAY OR ENCUMBRANCES WAS PERFORMED.
RECORDED EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY REFERENCED HEREON WERE
SUPPLIED TO RMCS SURVEYING BY THE CLIENT.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
LOT 12,
WEBSTER GROVE SUBDIOS/ON,
BOOK 12, PAGE 57,
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON,
STATE OF COLORADO
PROPERTY OWNER:
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2900 WEBSTER ST.,
IMPROVEMENT LOCA77ON CERTIFICATE
1, hereby certify that this improvement location certificate was prepared for
, THAT IT IS NOT A LAND SURREY
PLAT OR AN IMPROVEMENT SURREY PLAT and that it is not to be relied upon for the
establishment of fence, building, or other future improvements.
further certify that the improvements on the above described parcel on
this date, JUNE 17, 2004, except utility connections, are entirely within the
boundaries of the parcel, except as shown, that there are no encroachments
upon the described premises by improvements on any adjoining premises,
except as indicated, and that there is no APPARENT evidence or sign of
any easement crossing or burdening any part of said parcel, except as noted.
Information concerning Easements and Deeds obtained from the Title
committment.
6M ADO REGISTERED
LAND SURVEYOR #28667
RMCS SURVEYING & ENGINEERING LLC
4535 NORTH BROADWAY, SU17E 101
BOULDER, COLORADO 80304
(303) 448-1870
(303) 499-6755
720-565-1488 FAX
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Filed for record the_day of A.D. 19 , at o'clock M. RECORDER
Reception No. By DEPUTY.
WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED, made on this day of March 19, 1999
between REDEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION
of the county of and State of , of the Grantor(s), and
MANUEL MARFIL AND HEIDI WARREN
whose legal address is : 2900 WEBSTER STREET. WHEAT RIDGE CO 80033
of the County of JEFFERSON and State of Colorado , of the Grantee(s):
WITNESS, That the Grantor(s), for and in consideration of the sun of ( $205,000.00 )
Two Hundred Five Thousand and 001100'" DOLLARS
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these
presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the Grantee(s), their heirs and assigns forever,
not in tenancy in common but in joint tenancy, all the real property, together with improvements, if any, situate,
Lying and being in the County of JEFFERSON and State of Colorado, described as follows:
LOT 12, WEBSTER GROVE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
also known as street number 2900 WEBSTER STREET, WHEAT RIDGE, C080033
TOGETHER with all and singular and hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining
and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right
title interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the Grantor(s), either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained
premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances;
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described with appurtenances, unto the Grantee(s),
their heirs and assigns forever. The Grantor(s), for himself, his heirs and Personal representatives, does covenant, grant,
bargain, and agree to and with the Grantee(s), their heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery
of these presents, he is well seized of the premises above conveyed, has good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible
estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain,
sell and convey the same in manner and form as aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from alt former and other
grants, bargains, sates, liens, taxes, assessments, encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or nature soever,
EXCEPT GENERAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1999 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS, AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS.
RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, COVENANTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD, IF ANY;
The Grantor(s) shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable
' possession of the Grantee(s), his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole
or any part thereof. The singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, and the use of any gender
shall be applicable to all genders.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Grantor(s) has executed this deed on the date set forth above.
REDEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES, INC., A COLORADO
CORPORATION
BY: MARCINE E. HART, PRESIDENT
STATE OF Colorado )
)ss.
CITY AND county of DENVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of March 19, 1999 ,
by MARCINE E HART PRESIDENT OF REDEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES INC. A COLORADO CORPORATION
My comnission expires
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
Name and Address of Person Creating Newly Created Legal Description ( 38-35-106.5,. C.R.S.)
Escrow# A637631-10 When Recorded Return to: MANUEL MARFIL AND HEIDI WARREN
Title# D637631
2900 WEBSTER STREET WHEAT RIDGE. CO
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A0404
Quarter Section Map No.:
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App: Last Name:
Heidi Marfil
Related Cases:
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App: First Name:
Po Bill Mentgen
Case History:
ft front yard setback
ariance
Owner: Last Name:
Manuel & Heidi
Owner: First Name:
Marfil
App Address:
P.O. Box 16323
Review Body:
dm.
City, State Zip:
olden, CO 80402
App: Phone:
20-641-2060
APN:
9-264-07-006
Owner Address:
2900 Webster St. ~
. 2nd Review Body:
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City/State/Zip:
[Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 .
y 2nd Review Date:
Owner Phone:
03-238-5461
Decision-making Body:
Project Address:
2900
Approval/Denial Date:
Street Name:
ebster Street
City/State, Zip:
heat Ridge, CO 80033
Reso/Ordinance No.:
Case Disposition: I
Conditions of Approval:
District: 1
Project Planner: Hirt
File Location: [Active
Date Received: 12612004
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