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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/2000 ORIGINAL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes of Meeting August 24, 2000 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair HOWARD at 7:30 p.m. on August 24, 2000 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Tom Abbott Michelle Brown Bill Echelmeyer Linda Mauro Paul Hovland Bob Howard Jerry Montoya Kent Young Staff Present: Mary Austin, Planner Ann Lazzeri, Secretary The following is the official set of Board of Adjustment minutes for the Public Hearing of August 24,2000. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Wheat Ridge. 3. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one signed up to speak. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. W A-00-06: - An application filed by George E. Collings for approval of a 5-foot variance from the required IS-foot combined side yard setback for an individual lot for the purpose of constructing an attached garage addition for property zoned Residential-Two (R-2) and located at 8920 West 32nd Avenue. This case was presented by Mary Austin. She reviewed the staff report, presented slides and overheads of the subject property and entered all pertinent documents into the record. She advised the Board that there was jurisdiction to hear the case and then reviewed the Page I Board of Adjustment 08/24/00 criteria used to evaluate a variance request. She noted that four letters had been received from neighbors who indicated they had no objection to the variance. Staff gave a recommendation of approval for reasons outlined in the staff report. George E. Collings 8920 West 32nd Avenue Mr. Collings, the applicant, was sworn in by Chair HOWARD. Kristin Bright 8900 West 32nd Avenue Ms. Bright, the applicant's daughter was sworn in by Chair HOWARD. She appeared before the Board to speak on behalf of Mr. Collings due to the fact he has hearing difficulties. She explained the reason for the request is to have an additional covered space for Mr. Collings' vehicles. In response to a question from Board Member HOVLAND, Ms. Bright stated that there would be seventeen feet between the proposed garage and the adjacent house. Chair HOWARD asked ifthere would be a need for additional driveway to be installed if the variance were to be approved. Ms. Bright explained that, due to the configuration of the present driveway, there would be no need for an addition. Upon a motion by Board Member MONTOYA and second by Board Member ECHELMEYER, the following resolution was stated: Whereas, the applicant was denied permission by an administrative officer; and Whereas, Board of Adjustment Application Case No. W A-00-06 is an appeal to this Board from the decision of an administrative officer; and Whereas, the property has been posted the required fifteen days by law, and in recognition that there were no protests registered against it; and Whereas, the relief applied for may be granted 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. W A- 00-06/Collings be, and hereby is, approved. Board of Adjustment 08/24/00 Page 2 Type of Variance: Five-foot yard setback variance from the required 15-foot combined side yard setback for an individual lot in an R-2 zone, reducing the overall setback to 10 feet, for the purpose of constructing a garage. For the following reasons: 1. The physical shape and topography of the lot create unique circumstances. 2. There is no other viable alternative for locating additional garage space on the property. 3. Approval of the variance would not alter the essential character of the locality. 4. Approval of the variance would not be detrimental to the public's welfare or injurious to other property. Board Member ABBOTT offered the following friendly amendments: Add the following reasons: 5. Letters of no objection were received from owners of properties immediately to the east and west. 6. Staff recommended approval of the variance. Add the following conditions: 1. The proposed garage structure will be designed in such a way as to show exterior architectural compatibility as to design and materials to the existing structure. The amendments were accepted by Board Members MONTOYA and ECHELMEYER. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0. Chair HOWARD advised the applicant that his request for a variance was approved. 5. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING Chair HOWARD declared the public hearing closed. Board of Adjustment 08/24/00 Page 3 6. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Board. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. ADDroval of Minutes - It was moved by Board Member HOVLAND and seconded by Board Member MONTOYA to approve the minutes of June 22, 2000. The motion carried 5-0 with Board Members MAURO, ECHELMEYER and YOUNG abstaining. B. Chanl!e SeDtember meetinl! date to SeDtember 27. 2000 - The date and location of the September Board of Adjustment needs to be changed since another meeting has been scheduled for the same evening in the city Council Chambers. It was moved by Board Member MONTOYA and seconded by Board Member BROWN that the September Board of Adjustment meeting be changed to Wednesday, September 27th (one day earlier) in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed 8-0. 8. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Board Member MONTOYA and seconded by Board Member MAURO to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. The motion passed 8-0. ~~ BOB HOWARD, Chairman Board of Adjustment ~~ Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Board of Adjustment Page 4 Board of Adjustment 08/24/00