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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Board of Adjustment 1989-11-07BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Board of Adjustment November 7, 1989 9:00 A.M. Board: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Habecker, Members Barker, Garrett, Lamson, Sager All Community Development Director Stamey, Building Official Allman, Secretary Jones Absent:None 1. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held September 27, 1989 were submitted and approved. 2. Barlow, Inc.. Barlow Plaza. 332-348 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Recpiest for Variance Petitioner is requesting a variance on two separate items: 1. Structural alteration and enlargement of two nonconforming buildings, and 2. A variance to allow two freestanding signs on a lot. It was suggested these two items be considered separately. Nonconforming Buildings Director Stamey reviewed the staff report, advising that an 8' setback is required from the street property 1;L^e* T Brodie building currently has a setback encroac^ent of about 6" into the 8'setback, and the Becker building an Sc^LcLent of approximately 13". He further stated that 20° of the front wall of each building will be removed, along Elkhorn. There was discussion regarding buildings and type of new construction. Mr. ™ reoresenting petitioner, advised that the rocK be removed and a Victorian style, wood construction used its place, thereby reducing the existing encroachment. Alter further discussion regarding pedestrian access and =Saic^i-4uer?or pe?X - lf;^aSwtp0lLatSev=^0trra^?LbU1^f^EI?' ramSsSn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Signs Director Starney -<ivlsed that the freestanding sign on each ya an-oroval of two Barlowstreet. Petitioner is requesting aPP^°^aJhfd^^°lopment Plaza identification signs on one lot, witn tne ae p being signed as a whole. There was discussion regarding o£p^^Jent!ySinde? Mr. Thorp advised that the £hree lots are^ Prej^ntly couia one ownership, and because y P d loplng documents be separately owned. The owner is soia ln separate which would require that i ,,P, reguired to abide by the parcels, the future owners would be requirea sign requirements as set forth today. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Board of Adjustment - November 7, 1989 - Page 2 Following additional discussion regarding height limitations of signs. Member Sager moved for approval of the variance request to allow two freestanding "Barlow Plaza" planter style identification signs on Lot 2, Barlow Subdivision, with the condition that no freestanding signs be permitted on Lots 1 and 3, and that the ends of the signs be no higher than 4 ft. Member Garrett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 3. Forever Living Products, Inc. (Holiday Inn), 101 So. St. Vrain, Request for Variance Petitioner is requesting a variance to permit construction of a 20 ft. addition on the western portion of the present Holiday Inn building. Section 17.16.040 F. of the municipal code states that a nonconforming building shall not be structurally altered, enlarged or extended. The proposed addition will also encroach into the required 15 ft. rear property setback and cross a property line. Both properties are owned by the applicant. Mr. Roger Thorp, representing petitioner, stated that the Holiday Inn has been working with the town to develop a conference center. The Texaco station, which is presently being used as the only maintenance facility for the Holiday Inn, is located on the proposed site for the conference center. It is critical to the development that this station be torn down as soon as possible and a new maintenance facility be added onto the present Holiday Inn building. Director Stamey advised the Board that Petitioner will be submitting a development plan for conference center development through the Planning Commission and Town Board. At that time an amended plat should be submitted adjusting lot lines among the various properties to fit proposed development. Member Sager moved for approval of this variance request to permit the structural alteration and enlargement of the nonconforming building with the condition that an amended plat be submitted with the development plan showing the adjusted lot lines. Member Barker seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 P.M.