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Home My WebLink AboutVARIANCE Building Height 1575 S Saint Vrain Ave 1982-06-22First • • tist urch o stes • rk KARL H. HELLER, Ph.D. PASTOR 340 SOUTH ST. VRAIN AVE. • P.O. BOX 774 • ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517-0774 • PHONE (303)586-4598 June 22, 1982 Board of Adjustment Town of Estes Park Estes Park, Colorado 0n this date the First Baptist Church of Estes Park filed a petition for a variance requesting relief from section 17.72.070 of the Estes Park Municipal Code which limits height of a building to thirty (30) feet. We are asking for a variance of eight (8) feet and four (4) inches from the height limit of thirty (30) feet in order to allow a church cross to be placed on the face of the chimney. The church structure itself does not require a variance of its height, as its height is within that allowed by the Municipal Code. As stated in the petition for a variance, architecturally the cross on a church is common as the symbol of the Christian faith. Such cross identifies and sets apart a church from schools and commercial structures. The cross needs to be above the building height in order to be clearly seen. The cross will be located at the lowest (downgrade) corner of the structure. It will not be a solid mass and will not ob- struct the view of neighbors. It is also significant to note that the horizontal distance (or width) of the church cross is only one and one-half percent of the total exterior horizontal measurement of the building. 0n behalf of our entire congregation, I thank you for your consideration of this petition for a variance. Representatives of First Baptist Church will be happy to answer any questions you may have on our building project. Sincerely, John C. Montgomery Chairman Church Building Committee cc: Town Clerk Ann Jensen Building Inspector Stan Jones Affiliated with the Baptist General Conference TOWN OF ESTES PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF APPEAL DATE: June 22 , 1982 Address all communications to the Building Inspector, Post Office Box 1200, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. This is a petition for a variance of the Zoning Ordinance. It must be on file at the office of the Building Inspector, Town of Estes Park; 10 days before any meeting of the Board of Adjustment. A $25.00 (twenty-five dollar) fee to cover costs of processing appeals and requests for variances shall be paid to the Town Clerk prior to any hearing. Previously paid. The Petitioner or Representative should be present at the meeting. All variances granted by the Board of Adjustment shall become null and void if a building permit has not been issued and paid for and work thereunder commenced within four months from the date the variance was granted. Address of Lot or Tract: 1575 South St. Vrain Estes Park Number Street Metes and Bounds - see attached schedule A Legal Description: Lot n/A Block ri/ Tract nia Sub. South St. Vrain Addition Owner's Name: First Baptist Church of Estes Park Address of Owner: PO Box 774 Estes Park CO 80517 586-4598 Number Street P.O. Box City State ZIP Phone # Petitioner's Name: John C Montgomery Petitioner is: Owner Lessee Agent Chm. Building Com. Address of Petitioner: 3340 Rockwood Ln. So. PO Box 1348 Estes Park, CO 80517 Number Street P. O. Box City State ZIP Phone # 586-9384 Specific Variance Desired: Relief from section 17.72.070 of the E.P. Municipal Code which limits height of a building to thirty (30) feet. We are asking for a variance of eight (8) feet and four (4) inches from the height limit of thirty (30) feet to the top of our church crosE which we wish to place on the face of the Chimney. These averages based upon definition of building height as set forth in section 17.08.060 of the EP Municipal Code. See enclosed prints for elevations and schedule B for detailed calculations. State why it is not practicable to comply with the ordinance: Architecturally the cross on a church is common as the symbol of the Christian faith. Such cross identifies and sets apart a church from schools and coranercial structures. The cross needs to be above the building height in order to be clearly seen. The cross is not a solid mass and will not obstruct the view ot neighbors. Its location is at the lowest (downgrade) corner of the structure. (Additional sheets or data may be attached) Name(s) and address(s) of all adjacent property owner(s): Donald L. Harvey, Park View Apts., 1551 So. St. Vrain, Longs Peak Rte, Estes Park Mrs. E.C. Schurch, 1050 Tranquil Lane, Longs Peak Route, Estes Park (Lot 4, Tranquil Vail) 73. Fred Thexton, 1555 So. St. Vrain, PO Box 512, Estes Park v74. John M. Knowlton, 656 Ardsley Rd., Winnetka, Ill 60093 (Res. at 1520 Axminster Ln. Lot 15, ,'5. Werner P. & Ingeborg A. Diebel, 1448 Cloverdale Ave., Highland Park, ill 60035 Devon Hills) (Lot 18, Devon Hills) 7. G.J. Pagiia, 931 Peak -View Drive, Longs Peak Rte, Estes Park (Lot 21, Devon hills) 7. Jack P. Cowden, 950 Peak View Drive, PO Box 508, Estes Park (Lot 10, High Acres) B. Gerald E. Palmer, 1010 Peak View Drive, PO Box 893, Estes Park (Lot 11, High Acres) /9. Vivian E. Becker, PO Box 895, Estes Park (unimproved parcel to east across Rte. 7) I hereby waive notice of hearing and consent to a hearing on DATE: ,Time 22, 1982 OWNER: C. Signature First Baptist Church of Estes Park by John C.MonLgoaer) Date and time of the Board of Adjustment Meeting: agent (It is understood that only those points specifically mentioned are affected by action taken on' the appeal.) BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Board of Adjustment July 7, 1982 Board: Chai man Robert E. Wagner, Members Margaret Houston, Jerry Lamson, Albert Sager, Richard A. Wood Attending: Chairman Wagner, Members Houston, Lamson, Sager, Wood Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Town Engineer/Planner Widmer, Building Inspector Jones INTERPRETATION OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF THE SIGN CODE: Mr. David Solder, representing Park Renaissance Development Corporation, appeared before the Board to request an interpretation of the Sign Code, Section 17.66.190 (B15) concerning off premises signs, which conflicts with Section 17.66.250 (1B) concerning construction signs. Town Administrator Hill stated that the staff worked with the Town Attorney add that Section 17.66.070 which states when "Respective provisions differ, the provisions containing the more restrictive requirements will apply". Member Sager moved that the more restrictive portion of the Sign Code (Section 17.66.250 (1B) be applied. Member Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimoulsy. Member Al Sager then moved that the conflict in the Sign Code be resolved by the Board of Trustees. Member Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. OLSON - SIGN VARIANCES (2) - EIKER'S MOTEL: Mr. Aldon Olson presented his requests for two sign variances on his property located at 175 Spruce Drive. The first request Mr. Olson presented was a variance to allow for a "side yard" sign to be located by his pool- The sign would be nonconforming because the Municipal Code allows free-standing signs in the front yard only. A lengthy discussion followed. Member Al Sager moved that the sign be allowed in the "side yard", a minimum of 8 feet and a maximum of 15 feet from the front property line between the pool fence and driveway. Member Jerry Lamson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Olson then requested a 15 foot variance for a free-standing sign. Mr. Olson contended that Eiker's Motel does not have adequate visibility from West Elkhorn Avenue and he feels he needs the additional height so that his sign can be seen. Mr. Phil Ramsey spoke in opposition to the 15 foot height variance. Member Jerry Lamson moved that the 15 foot variance be granted. Member Margaret Houston seconded the motion. Those voting "Yes" Members Lamson and Houston. Those voting "No" Members Sager, War,fler, F:RST BAPTIST CHUR B OF ESTES PARK - ADDITIONAL HEIGHT V7-RICE: The Board c: considered a recuest from the First Baptist Church of Estes Park to allow an additional height variance of feet 4 inches from the height limit of 30 feet, in order to allow a church cross to be placed on the face of the chimney. Yr. John Montgomery, representing the First Baptist Church, explained the crass needs to be above the building height in order to be clearly seen. Correspondence was received from Werner Diebel in opposition to the variance. Member Richard Wood moved that the variance be granted. Member Al Sager seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. } r 7 ) rilYi 4 .1 ri ° f 4 ) ,.., „o...—.......--„,—... ... . .... 'CYN nvovaA Ut , 4001 Otif 14,01A