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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 16,2008
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairman Colburn called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers at City Hall. Following a Moment of Silent Meditation and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag; the Clerk called roll and declared a quorum.
PRESENT: Acting Chairman Colburn, Members Warren, Wilsen, and Alternate
Member Elliott. Also present were Zoning Inspector Dunsford, and Deputy City Clerk
Sibbitt.
ABSENT: Chairman Resnik and Member Cox were absent excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 14,2008
Member Wilsen. seconded hv Member Warren. moved to approve the minutes of AUJ!Ust
14. 2008. Motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Members inquired if the variances from the last meeting were approved by City
Commission. Zoning Inspector Dunsford stated he was not aware but Deputy City
Clerk Sib bitt stated she is pretty positive that it was approved. Members asked if for
future meetings they could be informed as to what the City Commission decides on
variances they make recommendations on.
NEW BUSINESS
HILL - VR-08-005 - 478 LITTLE ASPEN COURT
Zoning Inspector Dunsford stated he is filling in for Principal Planner Rumer who was
not able to be present tonight. Mr. Dunsford presented exhibits and the staff report for
the Hill Variance located at 478 Little Aspen Court.
BACKGROUND
This variance application requests that a proposed sunroom addition at 478 Little Aspen
Court be allowed to encroach on the 25 foot rear yard setback established by the zoning
district. The applicant's intent is to construct the bathroom addition for immediate use
and the sunroom would be constructed at a future date. The applicant consulted with the
Building Department on the requirements for making the addition and was informed that
due to the 25' setback; a variance would be required.
RECOMMENDATION
B8:sed on several findings, staff does not object to the variance requested by David Hill
for a rear yard setback variance from 25 feet to 17 feet for a proposed room addition and a
rear yard setback variance from 25 feet to 21 feet for a bathroom addition. Should the
Board of Adjustment make a finding recommending the approval of the variance
requested, such recommendation should be conditioned on factual interpretation of code
requirements, and public testimony related to such provisions.
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
O<:tober 16, 2008
DISCUSSION
Acting Chairman Colburn inquired if similar variances have previously been passed
and if the neighbors object to the construction of the structures. Zoning Inspector
Dunsford stated he has not heard of any objections and there have been similar variances
that have been approved in the past.
Dan Hill, 478 Little Aspen Court, stated he is asking for the variance for his wife who is
handicapped and has been in a wheelchair for about 6 years. He stated the current
bathroom is not really functioning, which is why they are requesting a variance.
Member Wilsen inquired if a professional contractor would be doing the work. Mr. Hill
stated he is hiring a professional.
The Public Hearing was opened, and as no one wished to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Member Warren. seconded hv Alternate Member Elliott. moved to recommend to Citv
Commission the apvroval of the reQuest for Hill Variance. Motion carried unanimouslv.
OTHER BUSINESS - None
COMMENTS
Acting Chairman Colburn commented that this is the first time since he was appointed
to the board that staff has not objected to the variance request and was a little puzzled as
to why they had to meet. He stated that Development Services Director Shadrix clarified
to him before the meeting that the code requires all variances to be heard by the Board of
Adjustment.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
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Melanie Sib bitt, Deputy City Clerk
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