HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Board of Adjustment 1994-04-06BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Board of Adjustment
April 6, 1994
Board:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Habecker, Members Dekker, Doylen,
Newsom, and Sager
Chairman Habecker, Members Dekker, Doylen, and
Newsom
Community Development Director Stamey, Deputy
Clerk Kuehl
Member Sager
Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the March 3, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted.
158 FIRST STREET. (ACE HARDWARE). RECLAMATION SUBDIVISION, LOT 1,
BLOCK 2. J. DARREL BARNES/APPLIC7VNT - REQUEST FOR SETBACK VARIANCE
Three specific variance requests were submitted to the Board:
1. To enclose a new outdoor storage area with a chain link fence,
14' X 50' X 7' high, behind the building.
Section 17.16.060, B., requires that: "All outdoor
material and storage areas shall be separated from
street and property lines by a planting area at
least five feet wide, containing dense planting
and, optionally, a sight-impervious fence or wall."
2. To enclose a front entry area.
Section 17.20.040, B., 1, a, requires: "A 25-foot
setback from the street property line."
3. To exceed the allowable building gross floor area.
The existing building is 8,500 square feet. The
lot area is 29,000 square feet, for a floor area
ratio of 29%, compared to the allowable 25%.
Darrell Barnes, owner of the property, stated the proposed
improvements will enhance the building exterior by enclosing the
front entrance and the storage area and provide added security.
Concerns of the Board were parking requirements, possible entrance
modifications, and use of a chain link fence. Director Stamey
confirmed the parking requirements were adequate. Owner Barnes
reported the entryway would not be moved to the east side because
the differing floor elevations would require installation of steps
and would not be considered safer or more convenient. Owner Barnes
also stated he would not consider a wooden fence but may consider
a concrete block fence.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Dekker) to deny the variance
request. Section 17.16.060, B, 1, for the installation of a chain
link fence for outside storage, and that Applicant be required to
submit a sight-impervious fence plan for further consideration, and
it passed unanimously.
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Because of existing roof overhang and supports, it was moved and
seconded (Doylen-Newsom) to approve the two variance requests as
follows: Section 17.20.040, B, 1, a, (25-foot setback requirement)
and Section 17.20.060 (gross floor area requirement) by allowing
the enclosure of the front area of the store, contingent upon the
inclusion of the final drawing with the submission of the building
permit application, and it passed (3-1). Chairman Habecker voted
"no" citing (1) a possible safety hazard in the parking area along
the street and (2) the proposed floor area to exceed the allowable.
TINY TOWN TEXACO. 860 MORAINE AVENUE. GARY L. MITCHELL/APPLICANT.
REQUEST FOR SETBACK VARIANCE
Bill Van Horn, representing Applicant, stated proposed changes to
the Texaco station include a canopy, 24 feet wide, 20 feet high,
with a clearance of 14 feet, supported by four poles and large
concrete pads, and black in color. This canopy is designed by
Texaco to support winds of 100+ miles per hour and a 40-pound snow
load. The pumps and islands meet the 25-foot setback, but the
proposed canopy overhang encroaches 9 feet into the required
setback. The depth of the lot does not allow the developer to meet
the 25-foot setback. The number of pumps will not be increased.
The revised site plan specified landscaping and curb puts. It was
moved and seconded (Doylen-Newsom) to grant the variance request
with the condition that staff verify with the applicant
landscaping, bike/pedestrian path allotment, curb cut design, and
Department of Transportation compliance, with signage as a separate
issue, and it passed unanimously. Chairman Habecker stated that
the depth of the lot did not allow the developer to meet the 25-
foot setback.
621 CHAPIN LANE. PORTIONS OF LOTS 112 AND 113. AL FRESCO PLACE,
RENEE L. DENNIS. APPLICANT. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE SETBACK
Applicant was not present. This lot is located within E-Estate.
Director Stamey explained that Applicant wishes a setback variance
from the required 25 feet to allow a setback of 13 feet from the
north lot line and 16 feet from the west lot line for installation
of a non-commercial greenhouse. Citing shape of the lot and
benefits of the proposed location (fewer visual impacts), it was
moved and seconded (Doylen-Dekker) that variance from the required
25-foot setback be granted for the construction of a non-commercial
greenhouse, and it passed unanimously.
Retiring Chairman Habecker thanked the Board for their efforts and
support during his term as Chairman of the Board of Adjustment.
The members commended Habecker for his leadership and expertise as
Chairman of this Board.
There being no further business. Chairman Habecker adjourned the
meeting at 10:05 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk