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BRADFORD PUBLISHINO COM DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Board of Adjustment
February 26, 1980
Board:
Attending:
Chairman Robert EWagner, Members Robert E. Burgess,
Margaret Houston, Jerry Lamson, A1 Sager
Chairman Wagner, Members Burgess, Houston, Sager
Also Attending: Mayor Tregent, Town Administrator Hill, Town Engineer/
Planner Widmer, Building Inspector Jones
Absent: Member Jerry Lamson
CRAGS OVERLOOK CORP. - HEIGHT VARIANCE - EARLEE ADDITION:
Architect Roger Thorp appeared before the Board representing Crags
Overlook Corporation in its request for a 6' height variance for a
9-unit condominium located on Lot 1, Earlee Addition. He explained
that a total height of 36' would allow a pitch roof which would be
more aethestic than a flat roof and would not block the view of adja
cent property. A reply dated February 20, 1980 was received from
adjacent property owner Robert Heron stating that he had ..no; objections.
Member A1 Sager moved the variance be granted. Member Houston seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion was defeated and the variance
denied (due to a lack of four affirmative votes) by the following
votes: Those voting "Yes" Members Sager, Houston, Wagner. Those
voting "No" Member Burgess.
MILLER - MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE ON MAIN FLOOR - LEWISTON PROPERTY:
Rex S. Miller appeared requesting a variance to allow 448 square feet
on the main floors of the 4-unit condominium Building "D" located on
the Lewiston Property at 321 Big Horn Drive. The total living space
of each unit would be 896 sq.ft, (two story units) but the main floor
of each unit would be 152 sq.ft, less than the required 600 sq.ft,
minimum. Mr. Miller explained that they are experiencing a market
demand for smaller units which would enable the price to remain below
$60,000. Although the units would be smaller, the exterior of the
building would appear basically the same as the other existing units
but because of their smaller width, would setback another eight feet
from the west property line. Letters opposing the variance request
were received from Joseph Bobich dated February 18th, George and
Glonda Hix dated February 21st, and Robert and Gale Pallissard dated
February 25th. Richard Widmer reported that he had received a tele
phone call from Rhea Howard on February 21st expressing no objection
to the variance. Robert Pallissard also appeared speaking in opposi
tion to the request. Members of the Board of Adjustment felt that
additional information was needed and agreed to continue the hearing
in order to allow the petitioner to submit floor plans, elevation and
site plans.
MURPHY - GOLDEN ASPEN BED & BATH SHOP - PERMITTED USE IN C-2 APPEAL.
Bill Van Horn appeared on behalf of petitioner Barbara Murphy appealing
the Building Inspector's determination that the Golden Aspen Bed & Bath
Shop located at 521 South Saint Vrain Avenue is a nonconforming use in
the C-2 Restricted Commercial zone. Mr. Van Horn contended that the
shop is a gift shop used by tourists and, therefore, is a permitted use
according to Section 17.36.020 of the Municipal Code. Mrs. Murphy
described several gift items sold in her store and adjacent property
owner Keith Schumaker stated he was in favor of the appeal. Stall
members agreed that Section 17.36.020 of the Municipal Code is some
what vague and, therefore, very difficult to administer. Member A1
Sager moved the Board of Adjustment finds and determines that the
Golden Aspen Bed & Bath Shop is a conforming use in the C-2 zone accord
ing to Section 17.36.020 of the Municipal Code. Member Burgess seconded
the motion and upon roll call the motion passed by the following votes.
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Board of Adjustment - February 26, 1980 - Page Two (2)
Those voting "Yes" Members Sager, Burgess, Houston, Wagner. Those
voting "No" none.
Member A1 Sager then moved that the Board of Adjustment recommend
to the Board of Trustees that Section 17.36.020 of the Municipal Code
be thoroughly reviewed and revised to further clarify its meaning
and to facilitate its administration. Member Margaret Houston seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Joah Van Horn, Town Clerk