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The meeting was called to order by Chair ABBOTT at 1•
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
Staff Members Present:
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Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Lauren Mikulak, Planner I
Ann Lazzeri. Recording
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PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on any subject not appearing on
the agenda.)
No one wished to speak at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WA-12-02: An application filed by Armond Azharian for approval of
variances to the minimum lot size and lot width requirements to allow an
additional dwelling unit on property zoned Residential-Two and located at 4315
Balsam Street.
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the County has record of two units on the property. Staff recommended approval for
reasons, and with conditions, as contained in the staff report.
Board Member BANGHART asked if other duplexes on small lots in the neighborhood
have variances. Ms. Mikulak stated they did not have variances and not all are zoned R-
2. The structures and/or properties could be considered legal nonconforming. This is
often the case when County Assessor records indicate a property is multi-unit, and the
building was constructed before the City was incorporated.
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Ms. Lancaster was sworn in by Chair ABBOTT. She stated that she lives across the
street from the subject property. She commented that she considered his unit as a
mother-in-law unit rather than a full duplex. The property is for sale and she expressed
concern that the entire property would become rental units which could result in an
increased number of people living on the property as well as increased traffic in the area.
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surrounding property values. Ms. Reckert explained that there is an avenue for people to
own their half of a duplex, however the land itself could not be subdivided.
Board Member BELL commented that the lot size does not meet current requirements for
subdivision.
In response to Ms. Gleason's concern that the existing structure could be scraped and
replaced with larger duplex, Ms. Mikulak explained that staff is recommending a
condition that a variance il&�"rm- wrowAlwe'i tJSbWftWw*m;-
.iuplex on the lot because it is too small. The Board of Adjustment would have to judge
guch a case on its own merits.
Chair ABBOTT asked if there were others who wished to address the Board. There was
no response.
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GRIFFITH, the following resolution was stated:
Whereas, application Case No. WA-12-02 was not eligible for administrative review;
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Whereas, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law and in
recognition there were no protests registered against it; and
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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-
12-02 is hereby approved.
Type of Variance: A variance to the minimum lot size and lot width requiremen
r# an additional dwelling unit on property already zoned Residen i
For the following reasons:
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Board Member BLAIR commented that he lives in the area and hasn't noticed anything
to indicate that this is an inappropriate request. It is a reasonable request that doesn't
change the nature of the community.
Board Member HOVLAND indicated his support. It is an existing situation and a
convoluted set of circumstances that got the situation to this point. The property has been
well-maintained by the owner for the past twenty years.
matter that involves use of a property established before the City was incorporated. She
commended the neighborhood for coming together and suggested they might also
consider establishing a neighborhood watch program. The variance will validate the
existence of this duplex for which there are no previous records.
Board Member ABBOTT requested the record to reflect that after the current building
permit was created for 4315 Balsam, the City visited the property as witnessed by a 1985
aerial photo and a certificate of occupancy signed by the chief building inspector and the
planning director.
The motion carried by a vote of 8-0.
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Chair ABBOTT closed the public hearing portion of the meeting.
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A. Approval of minutes — February 23, 2012
It was moved by Board Member BLAIR and seconded by Board Member
GRIFFITH to approve the minutes of February 23, 2012 as written. Motion carried
7-0 with Board Member BANGHART abstaining.
Meredith Reckert presented • revised template for Board motions and resolutiom. The
difference from the past is that staff would fill in certain information on the template for
each case including name and address of applicant, type of variance and reasons and
conditions of approval.
The Board agreed that the entire resolution, including "Whereas's" should be included in
all motions. There was consensus to make a decision on the new format at the next
meeting.
C. 38 Avenue Plan
Meredith Reckert presented an update on the 38' Avenue Plan.
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