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Home My WebLink About07/25/1311 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair GRIEGO at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Alternates Present: 0 11 Board Members Absent: No one wished to speak at this time. I=_ gam I IMI Janet Bell Lily Griego Paul Hovland am Meredith Reckert, Sr, Planner Wade Sanner, Planner I Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary A. Case No. WA-13-13 (Request A): An application filed by Frank Wilson for approval of the following requests to allow a detached garage on property zoned Residential-One (R-1) located at 2845 Otis Ct. The case (Request A, Request B & Request C) was presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Board there was jurisdiction to hear the case, Ms. Reckert reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Having found the application in compliance with a majority of the review criteria, staff gave a recommendation of approval. 1 Board Member ABBOTT stated the northwest comer of the proposed structure is 3-feet from the property line. The rear of the proposed structure would be 8-feet from the property line. WHEREAS, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law and in recognition that there were no protests registered against it; 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. THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Adjustment applicati Case No. WA-13-13 (Request A) be, and hereby is APPROVED. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 2 11!11 Upon a motion by Board Member ABBOTT and second by Board Member BANGHART, the following resolution was stated: WHEREAS, application Case No. WA-13-13 (Requests B & C), applicant name Frank Wilson, location at 2845 Otis Ct. WHEREAS, the application Case No. WA-13-13 (Requests B & C) are not eligible for administrative review; and WHEREAS, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law and in recognition that there were no protests registered against it; 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 IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Adjustment application Case No. WA-13-13 (Requests B & C) be, and hereby are APPROVED. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 3 For the following reasons: Vice Chair GRIEGO stated she is not in agreement with setback reductions to 3- feet. It impairs drainage easements and views of neighbors. She noted there were no objections from neighbors. The City of Wheat Ridge is looking to build a population that enjoys Colorado activity such as boating. Home improvement and community investment is important especially proceeding in this process. �Ig I IKI #1 U LU #141 or fA The case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She stated this case was initiated as an Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 4 was jurisdiction to hear the case. Ms. Reckert reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Having found the application in compliance with a majority of the review criteria, staff gave a recommendation of approval. Board Member HOVLAND confirmed the front yard setback with Ms. Reckert. He inquired about the setback for the garage for the property to the east. Ms. Reckert stated it meets all the requirements. Board Member BELL stated she visited the site and in regards to visual intrusion on the neighboring property, the mature tree coverage minimizes the impact of the I -foot encroachment. The conditions cover all the essential comments from the objections relating to the garage. Board Member ABBOTT inquired about fire separation with building encroachment. Mr. Sanner stated if the variaw4",4wwm m "A' need to be constructed on the east side of the detached garage. Vice Chair GRIEGO asked if the request is denied will there be a deadline to remove the structure and is a demo permit required. Ms. Reckert stated a demo permit would be required. She deferred to the applicant for a demolition time frame. Vice Chair GRIEGO inquired about square footage of the existing attached garage. It was determined that it is 27.8-feet in width and the depth is unknown. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 i 5 Vice Chair GRIEGO asked Ms. Gutierrez if she has considered the complaints about the drainage on the east side of the property. Ms. Gutierrez stated roof work has been completed and gutters were added to the garage last week. - PTr7 - -6 , x7T7MTMM , L=I:!TY S 1FUvelop j�,eview Engineer saia a pin was tound and th- ILC was measured from it. An ILC is not always accurate. Ms. Reckert stated the Cit allows ILC's for building permits instead of burdening the homeowner with a costly pinned survey. I Board Member HOVLAND asked if the downspouts have been directed out of the drainage area. Ms. Gutierrez stated the gutters are facing north and south into her own property. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 6 Vice Chair GRIEGO asked Ms. Gutierrez if she is fully aware of the conditions of the approval and if she is prepared to follow-through with the conditions and is aware of the costs and permitting associated with it. Ms. Gutierrez stated she will do what is required. Board Member Abbott asked staff if any neighborhood accessory structure were encroaching on any property lines. Mr. Sanner stated there are a number of detached structures and there are a number of variances that allow encroachments in the setback requirement. EMIMMEEM Laura Roberts Ms. Roberts expressed her dislike about the pergola on the property. She stated if the structure is kept the fire protection requirements should be met and the access area should be kept clean. The tax payers should not pay for any drainage damage. Marilyn A. Dominic 3950 Carr St. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 i 7 Board Member BANGHART asked if the garage was built to code other than the setback. Mr. Sanner stated the fire protection issue would have been addressed, The size is acceptable for the zone district. 12�! N Garrett Jones 7 Shining Oak Ct., Littleton, CO The garage is built on a monolithic foundation not a slab. The access for the easement is on concrete, Board Member ABBOTT asked if the name of the applicant needs to be changed since Mr. Jones is not the current owner. It was determined that was not necessary. is a motion by Board Member ABBOTT and second by Board Member BELL, the following resolution was stated: WHEREAS, application Case No. WA-13-11 applicant name Garret Jones, location I at 8220 W. 40 Ave. WHEREAS, the application Case No. WA-13-11 was not eligible for administrative approval; and due to objections received; and WHEAEAS, the property has been posted the fifteen days required by law and in recognition that there were three 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 IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Adjustment application Case No. WA-13-11 be, and hereby is APPROVED. For the following reasons: Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 With the following conditions: The motion was approved 4-1 with Vice Chair GRIEGO voting no. A. Ms. Reckert stated City Council is still looking for alternates for the Board of Adjustment. B. A public meeting for 38 Avenue Concept Plan is this evening at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. C. Mr. Sanner was introduced as the new Planner 1. D. Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works resigned. Scott Brink has accepted the position and will begin on August 12th. Mr. Brink is from the City of St, Louis Park, Minnesota. Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 9 It was moved by Board: Member BELL and seconded by Board Member HOVLAND to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed 3-0 with Boa Members GRIEGO and BANGUART abstaining. I M Board of Adjustment Minutes July 25, 2013 10