Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2015 08 19

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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Meseck reviewed the procedures for the meeting; opened the public hearing; and stated there are six criteria which must be met for the board to approve a variance request. Meseck then stated copies of the criteria are located on the table next to entryway. He asked for verification of proper public notice. Robinson verified the application to be heard this evening is complete, and was mailed to surrounding property owners on June 26, 2015, published in the Boulder Daily Camera on June 28, 2015, and the property was posted on posted on June 29, 2015. Malmquist moved and Ewy seconded a motion that all requirements have been satisfied and the application submitted by the applicants has been properly filed. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meseck asked if anyone at the hearing had any objections to the hearing procedures he had described and asked if there were any other preliminary matters that needed to be taken care of. None were heard. Meseck asked for disclosures from the board members for any site visits, ex parte communications, and any conflicts of interest or required disclosures on the application. All Board members indicated they did not have any ex parte communications or any conflicts of interest for the application. Meseck stated that for the requested variance to be approved, four (4) of the four (4) votes would need to be affirmative. Meseck asked the applicants if they were ready to proceed with the hearing. The applicants indicated they were ready to proceed with the hearing. Staff Presentation of Facts and Issues: Robinson summarized the request for a variance at 944 St. Andrews: Y Background: a. Zoned Planned Community Zone District Residential (P -R) b. Development standards are established in the Coal Creek Ranch PUD, Filing #3 c. The required rear yard setback for principal uses are 20 feet d. The applicant is requesting to replace an existing deck e. New deck to be 15 feet from the rear lot line All criteria have been met. Y Therefore Staff recommends approval of this request Presentation from Applicant: Steve Sparhawk, the applicant and owner representative, presented. He stated he has nothing to add and supports staff's recommendation of approval. Questions from Board to Staff: Stuart asked about a letter we received. He asked if there were any letters from the adjacent owners. Robinson stated all of the letters were from the adjacent owners. Malmquist asked if this was an after the fact deck.