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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/2008 ,,\.J..( ~ r City of ?Wheat:R!3ge BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes of Meetiug May 22, 2008 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chair PAGE at 7:00 R.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29t Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Tom Abbott Bob Blair Alan Bucknam Paul Hovland Bob Howard Betty J 0 Page Board Members Absent: Larry Linker Janet Bell Staff Members Present: Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director Adam Tietz, Planner I Ann Lazzeri, Secretary 3. PUBLIC FORUM No one wished to address the Board at this time. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. W A-08-02: An application filed by Gerard Nealon for approval of a 44-square foot wall sign affixed to a wall which does not abut a public street or major interior drive for property zoned Restricted-Commercial and located at 6770 West 38th Avenue. This case was presented by Adam Tietz. He entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Board there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow him to move his existing vintage sign from the north face of the building to the west side of the building as a result of the business undergoing a major facelift. Board of Adjustment Minutes May 22, 2008 -1- Staff recommended approval for reasons, and with conditions, outlined in the staff report. Board Member BUCKNAM asked if any comments had been received from surrounding property owners. Mr. Tietz stated that two phone calls were received from citizens who wanted further explanation about the application. Once they understood the nature of the variance, they were not opposed but rather pleased that the building was going to be improved. In response to a question from Board Member BLAIR, Mr. Tietz explained that the front fayade ofthe building will have a new sign to match the architecture of the building. Gerard C. Nealon 6770 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge Mr. Nealon, the applicant, was sworn in by Chair PAGE. He stated that the existing sign will not fit with the new fayade planned for his building. However, he would like to retain the existing sign for sentimental reasons. The original sign was installed by his grandfather. There is also some historical significance to the SIgn. There were no members of the public to address the Board. The public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Board Member ABBOTT and secoud by Board Member HOVLAND, the following resolution was stated: WHEREAS, the applicant was deuied permissiou by an administrative officer; and WHEREAS, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law, and in recognition that 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-08-02 be and hereby is approved. For the following reasons: 1. Staff considered that variance criteria numbers 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 have been met and the Board concurs. Board of Adjustment Minutes May 22, 2008 -2- 2. The request is cousistent with the Architectural and Site Design Manual. 3. The request will not alter the character of the neighborhood. 4. The request will not be detrimental to public welfare. 5. The variance will result iu relocation of the sign having a minimal to no impact on the surrounding properties. 6. The applicant is proposing a major investment in the property. 7. The sign, to be placed iu the requested varied position, allows for a viable and no-impact solution to way finding and visibility issues commou to all businesses and customers, aud is historic and architecturally complementary to the building and to the busiuess neighborhood. S. The west wall is 50 linear feet long so the sign is not oversized. With the following conditions: 1. The lighting components of the sign must remain as they have historically been used and may not be changed to increase the intensity or brightness of the sign. 2. The sigu must be affixed in a location on the west elevation of the building which can be seen from the public right-of-way. 3. The sign shall be shifted to the north of the building as a priority. Board Member BUCKNAM expressed a minor concern about possible impact on a future business that may locate to the west of the subject property. Mr. Tietz explained, that should this happen, the city would work with both property owners in accordance with the Architectural and Site Design Manual. The motion passed 6-0 with Board Members BELL and LINKER absent. 5. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING 6. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Board. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Minutes - March 27, 200S Board Member ABBOTT requested an amendment to the first paragraph on page seven to read: "Board Member ABBOTT suggested that the city take a look at the cost and maintenance as well as environmental issues associated with screening materials attached to a chain link fence." Board of Adjustment Minutes May 22, 2008 -3 - Board Member BLAIR moved and Board Member ABBOTT seconded to approve the minutes of March 27, 200S as amended. The motion passed unanimously. B. Training Video: Presenting Public Officials' Liability S. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Board Member HOWARD and seconded by Board Member BLAIR to adjourn the meeting at S:07 p.m. ~~.' Ann Lazzeri, se~ Board of Adjustment Minutes May 22, 2008 -4-