Laserfiche WebLink
Board of Adjustment <br />Meeting Minutes <br />April 16, 2014 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />All Board members indicated they did not have any ex parte communications or any <br />conflicts of interest for both applications. <br />Ewy stated that for the requested variance to be approved, four (4) of the five (5) votes <br />would need to be affirmative. <br />Ewy asked the applicant if they were ready to proceed with the hearing. <br />The applicant indicated they were ready to proceed with the hearing. <br />Staff Presentation of Facts and Issues: <br />McCartney summarized the request for a lot coverage variance for 1009 Grant Avenue: <br />• Background: <br />a. Located in Capitol Hill Subdivision <br />b. Requesting a side setback to allow`f'or an existing single car garage <br />to be expanded to the east (front) <br />c. Zoned Residential Low (RL) which requires a 3 foot side yard <br />setback. <br />d. The existing garage is currently .7 inches away from the southern <br />property line. Any expansion fo this structure requires a variance. <br />e. The owner to the south has been notified and has not commented <br />for or against the addition. <br />• Staff believes all applicable criteria have been met due to the historical nature of <br />the structure. <br />• Staff recommends approval of this request. <br />Questions from Board to Staff: <br />Meseck asked what the southern setback would normally be. <br />McCartney stated it would be 3 feet. <br />Ewy asked what the rear setback (alley) would be. <br />McCartney stated zero since it is 20 feet wide. <br />Meseck asked if staff was contacted by the owners to the south. <br />McCartney stated no. <br />Applicant Presentation and questions from the Board to the applicant: <br />No presentation by the applicant. <br />Malmquist asked if the garage would have an access door to the east. <br />Lian stated yes, there is a garage door there. <br />Public Present in Opposition of Application: <br />None heard. <br />Public Present in Favor of Application: <br />None heard. <br />Public Hearing Closed /Board Discussion: <br />Stuart stated he believes staff report is accurate and without any complaints from <br />neighbors he agrees with assessment. <br />