Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2016 03 16

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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016 Page 10 of 12 Campbell says my issue is the deck extension into the back yard. Ewy clarifies it is the setback variance. It is not the lot coverage, it's the 3' increase into the setback. How far above 30" is the deck currently? Thorne says it is a split level so approximately 42" to 48" above grade. Robinson says Staff interprets that if a deck is under 30 ", it doesn't count towards either setbacks or coverage. Ewy asks if there is any potential way that the deck could be designed so it would not be considered an intrusion into the setback (such as 29.5 inches high)? Thorne says there are windows out of the lower level. If a deck is built in front of the windows, we will be blocking any view of the open space but it could also block egress. Dani Larson says Phil Larson asks if the entire permit would be on hold? Thorne says I have submitted a permit for the other changes in the house, such as adding the master suite above the garage and reworking the kitchen. We want to take the old fireplace out and put in an efficient one. That impacts floor construction currently. Robinson says we can issue a permit for other work that does not require the variance. We can issue a permit for internal work or other work not impacted by the variance. Ewy asks Robinson, if it is a setback issue, can we split the vote that we continue the discussion on setback and vote on the lot coverage issue which would release them to the do the front porch and the cantilevers. We would be back to discuss the deck encroachment at a later date. Robinson says yes, since they are two separate variances, you can vote on them separately. Stuart asks how do we phrase this? Robinson says, in your motion, treat vance separately; a motion for the lot coverage variance request and a motion for the re etback variance request. Stuart then clarifies that Staff will interpre this for the applicant so they can proceed. Dani Larson clarifies that if the variances a: P .Snit, do we wait on the rear setback variance until the next meeting for the second half? Robinson says yes, the BOA can vote on both them or vote on one and continue the other one to next month. Motion made by Ewy to riendlyent to the original variance request to separate it into two different items. Ewy makes a motion on Case 16- 002 -VA for 175 Lois Drive, Louisville, CO to approve the lot coverage variance request for this property, seconded by DeJong. Name Vot James Stuart Leslie Ewy Gunnar Malmquist bsent Andrew Meseck Absent Thomas DeJong Yes Lowell Campbell Yes Motion passed /failed: Pass Motion passed 4 -0.