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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair GRIFFITH at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado,
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
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Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
No one wished to speak at this time.
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Thomas Abbott
Lily Griego
Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Wade Sanner, Planner I
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
A. ' Case No. WA-13-16: An application filed by Lisa Sanchez for approval of a request
for a 20-foot (80%) variance from the 25-foot side setback requirement resulting in a
5-foot side setback to allow a detached garage on property zoned Residential-Two (R-
2) and located at 4390 Newland St.
The case was presented by Wade Sanner. He entered all pertinent documents into the
record and advised the Board there was jurisdiction to hear the case. Mr. Sanner
reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff found unique circurnstances
attributed to the request and recommends approval.
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Board Member PAGE asked why the driveway doesn't exit onto 44' Avenue. Mr.
Sanner stated 44 Avenue is a minor arterial and the traffic engineer was concerned
about backing out onto 44' Avenue and the site restrictions.
Board Member BANGHART asked if there were any restrictions about the amount of
pavement on a property. Ms. Reckert stated there is no maximum standard for pavement
in residential zone districts but at least 25% of the lot must be landscaped.
Board Member KUNTZ asked if any landscaping will be required in the 5-foot setback.
Mr. Sanner stated there is not a requirement. Ms. Reckert stated staff did not make that
recommendation. It could be discussed with the applicant.
Board Member BELL asked if the applicant is required to have a fence. Ms. Reckert
stated no.
Tyson Remmert (for the applicant)
4390 Newland St.
Mr. Remmert stated the applicant did not convert the garage into living space and wasn't
aware it was unpermitted. The applicant is looking for off-street covered parking.
Mr. Remmert stated the gables are running east and west so when the rain gutters are
installed they will be diverted from any property line or down the driveway into
landscaped areas on the property,
Ms. Reckert stated there were no phone calls or written correspondence of objection,
Board Member BELL stated the location of the proposed garage does not obstruct the
vision to 44` Avenue. She stated she would be voting in favor of the variance.
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WHEREAS, application Case No. WA-13-16, was 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;
NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Adjustment Case No.
WA-13-16 r hereby is APPROVED.
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TYPE of VARIANCE: A 20-foot (80%) variance from the 25-foot side setback
requirement to allow for the construction of a detached garage on a comer lot zoned
Residential-Two (R-2)
For the following reasons:
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Chair GRIFFITH closed the public hearing.
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A. Approval of Minutes — July 25, 2013
It was moved by Board Member BANGHART and seconded by Board Member
HOVLAND to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed 3-0 with Boa
Members GRIFFITH, KUNTZ and PAGE abstaining. I
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• The Boards and Commission Dinner is scheduled for October 16.
• City Election is on November 5.
• Ms. Reckert asked Ms. Waggoner if an application was received for an alternate,
Ms. Waggoner stated there was an inquiry but she was unaware of a submitted
application.
• CML Training for Boards & Commission members is scheduled for October 17 at
the Colorado Municipal League building.
• Training for the Board of Adjustment with the City Attorney will be scheduled
upon appointment of alternates.
Board Member HOVLAND inquired about the location of the flood plain variance case,
Ms. Reckert stated it is south of 44"' but on the north side of Clear Creek.
Board Member BELL inquired about the light rail and area around the commuter train
end-of-line station. Ms. Reckert stated there has been much progress and updates to the
Northwest Subarea Plan. City Council will hold a public hearing for adoption of the
updated plan on October 14.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. by Chair GRIFFITH.
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