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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Board of Adjustment 2004-01-06RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment January 6, 2004, 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Estes Park Municipal Building Board: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chair Jeff Barker, Members Bill Horton, Wayne Newsom, Al Sager, and Cliff Dill Chair Barker, Members Newsom, Horton, Sager and Dill Director Joseph, Planner Shirk and Recording Secretary Williamson None Chair Barker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the chronological sequence 1. CONSENT AGENDA a. The minutes of the December 2,2003 meeting. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Sager) that Bill Horton be nominated for Chair and it passed unanimously. Member Horton took over the meeting as Chair. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Barker) that Al Sager be nominated for Vice-Chair and it passed unanimousiy. The Community Development Secretary was appointed as Recording Secretary. 3. LOT 2, BLOCK 8. COUNTRY CLUB MANOR. 513 COLUMBINE AVENUE. APPLICANT: STEVE AND ANNIE HANSON - VARIANCE REQUEST FROM SECTION 4. TABLE 4-2 OF THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE. Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. This is a request for a rear yard setback variance to allow a setback of 10 feet in lieu of the 15 feet normally required in the “R” Residential zoning district. The “R” zoning district has a minimum lot size of .25 acre; this lot is slightly sub-sized at .19 acre. The applicants propose to build a 20x20 detached garage to be used for storage, and they intend to remove two existing sheds that are closer to the property lines than the proposed garage. The applicant has owned the property since 1994. At that time, the property was zoned “R-M” Multi-Family, which had a setback of 10 feet. The variance would not adversely affect the delivery of public services such as water and sewer. However, the water department has stated that existing water service is in the easement along the western property line and that a minimum of 6 feet separation must be maintained between the proposed building and the existing service within the easement. Therefore, the proposed building may need to be moved closer to the house. Member Newsom questioned the distance required between detached buildings. Will Birchfield, Chief Building Official, stated the distance varies due to use of the building and type of construction. In this case the building would need to be 3 feet from the property line and 6 feet from the house or fire resistant construction would be required. Member Sager asked for clarification regarding the use of the building. He stated the request is for a garage; however there is not enough room along the northern property line to drive a car in and out. Planner Shirk stated the applicants have informed him that the building will be used mainly for storage. Planner Shirk agreed it would be difficult to get a car into the structure. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Board of Adjustment 2 January 6, 2004 Zach Hanson was present to represent the applicant. He stated that the purpose of the garage would be for storage and a workshop: however they may pull cars into the structure. He advised the applicants might want to move the garage 4 feet to the south in order to make the turning radius of 22 feet. The building will be a prefabricated structure with a garage door. Public Comment: None. Due to the unknown location of the water service line along the western property line and uncertain location of the garage it was moved and seconded (Sager/Newsom) to continue this item to the February 3, 2004 meeting and it passed unanimously. 4. ESTES VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY-LAWS Director Joseph stated the Town Board and County Commissioners have reviewed and approved the by-laws with minor changes that are still being discussed. He expects the document will be ready for adoption next month. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Sager) to continue this item to the February 3, 2004 meeting and it passed unanimously. 5. REPORTS Director Joseph reported that an administrative appeal by the Yakutat Land Corporation, Rex Walker, will be heard next month when he will be on vacation. Attorney Greg White will attend the meeting. There being no further business. Chair Horton adjoArned the meeting at 8:33 a.m Bill Horton, Chair Jacquelyn Williamson, Recording Secretary