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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-1-04 BA Minutes*MINUTES* BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 1, 2004 City Council Chambers A meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on July 1, 2004 and called to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Bob Harris Board Member Mary Jowers Alternate Member Justin Howard Alternate Member Kelli Maness Board Members absent: Board Member Pat Avery Board Member Joey Hilliard Board Member Dana Timaeus Alternate Member Gladys Allen Alternate Member Sam Pullig Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Tyrone Cooper, First Asst. City Attorney; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Pianner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Jowers made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2004 Meeting. Alternate Member Howard seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4:0. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES PUBLIC HEARING File 52 I -BA: A request for variances to the maximum size and height requirements from 8 sq. ft. and 4' tall to 48 sq. ft. and 12' tall, respectively, and from the minimum setback requirement of 10' to 2' 9". Location: 2830 Calder Applicant: State Sign Corporation BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 1, 2004 Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The subject request is for a variance to the maximum size and height requirements from 8 sq. ft. and 4' tall to 48 sq. ft. and 12' tall for a new directional sign and from the minimum setback requirement of 10' to 2' 9". St. Elizabeth Hospital would like to replace its existing directional sign on Calder. They would like to replace the sign with a larger sign at the same location. State Sign Corporation states that the larger sign is needed to be readable from greater distances, thereby allowing drivers more time to safely turn into the entrance road to the hospital. If the sign were set back at 10', a large oak tree would partially block the sign. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. Nineteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in favor and none in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. Chairman Harris opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Michael Johnson of State Sign Corporation, the applicant, addressed the Board. Mr. Johnson said that they prefer to put the sign closer to the street because the large oak tree would block the view. The entrance is a one way entrance so the sign would not block the views of cars exiting. Chairman Harris asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed., Discussion followed between Board members. Board Member Jowers made a motion to approve variances to the maximum size and height requirements from 8 sq. ft. and 4' tall to 48 sq. ft. and 12' tall, respectively, and from the minimum setback requirement of 10' to 2' 9" for the sign at 2830 Calder as requested in File 521-BA. Alternate Member Maness seconded the motion. The vote on the motion to approve File 521-BA follows: Chairman Harris - For Board Member Jowers - For 09, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 1. 2004 Alternate Member Howard - For Alternate Member Maness - For The motion to approve File 521-BA carried 4:0. 2) File 522-BA: A request for a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from 25' to 6' 8" for an addition to a house. Location: 5090 Ada Avenue Applicant: Laurence L. Laserna Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant, Laurence Laserna, would like to construct a 1,200 sq. ft. addition onto the rear of his house. He states that it is the only viable location and option due to less construction costs and to strengthen the existing foundation and structures at the back of the house. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for the approval of a variance have been met. Twenty four notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No notices in favor and two in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Harris opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Laurence Laserna, the applicant, addressed the Board and answered questions. Mr. Laserna stated that the addition is to accommodate his five family members. Chairman Harris asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Discussion followed between Board members. Alternate Member Howard made a motion to approve a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from 25' to 6' 8" for an addition to a house at 5090 Ada Avenue as requested in File 522-BA. Board Member Jowers seconded the motion. The vote on the motion to approve File 522-BA follows: Chairman Harris - For Board Member Jowers - For Q BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 1. 2004 Alternate Member Howard - For Alternate Member Maness - For The motion to approve File 522-BA carried 4:0. 3) File 523-BA: A request for a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from 5' to V for a new portico on the side of a house. Location: 875 W. Lucas Applicant: Ellen H. Colgan Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Ms. Colgan demolished the existing garage due to its age and condition. She would like to construct an attached portico under which to park a car. There is an existing overhang over the side door and steps. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval of a variance have been met. Seventeen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Harris opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Sam Parigi addressed the Board on behalf of Mrs. Colgan. Chairman Harris asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Discussion between board members followed. Alternate Member Maness made a motion to approve a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from 5' to V for a new portico on the side of a house at 875 W. Lucas as requested in File 523-BA. Board Member Jowers seconded the motion. The vote on the motion to approve File 523-BA follows: Chairman Harris - For Board Member Jowers - For Alternate Member Howard - For Alternate Member Maness - For 4 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 1, 2OD4 The motion to approve File 523-BA carried 4:0, 4) File 524-BA: A request for a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from 15' to 8' for a new bus barn. Location: 4305 Laurel Applicant: Debbie Madar Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The subject variance is so that a 3 bay bus barn may be constructed within 8' of the rear property line at 4305 Laurel. Debbie Madar with LifeShare Blood Centers states that building on their property is severely restricted because of three major easements that cross the property. LifeShare plans to expand their current building in the near future and in order to accommodate this future expansion, the bus barn needs to be located as far to the rear of the property as possible. The applicant shall have the burden of proof that all three conditions necessary for a variance have been met. Twenty-three notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in favor and one in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Harris opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Philip Long addressed the Board on behalf of LifeShare Blood Centers and answered questions. Chairman Harris asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Gilbert Garza, 150 Sparrow, addressed the Board and asked for specifics of the type of structure that would be built and if the fence would remain. Mr. Garza also expressed concerns regarding drainage. Mr. Long explained what type of structure would be built and also stated that the fence would remain in place. Debbie Madar, Executive Director for LifeShare Blood Centers, addressed the Board. W BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 1, 2004 The public hearing was closed. Discussion followed between the Board members. Board Member Jowers made a motion to approve a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from 15' to 8' for a new bus barn at 4305 Laurel as requested in File 524-BA. Alternate Member Howard seconded the motion. The vote on the motion to approve File 524-BA follows: Chairman Harris - For Board Member Jowers - For Alternate Member Howard - For Alternate Member Maness - For The motion to approve File 524-BA carried 4:0, — VOM101ta'al THERE, BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS - THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:03 P. M. 0