Board of Adjustment Minutes 2006 10 16

Home Browse Search

Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes OCTOBER 16, 2006 Page 6 of 8 Stuart, Kelly, Cordell, Malmquist, Loeblich and Chancellor all stated that they have done a site visit, had no contacts with the applicant and no conflict of interest. Loeblich asked the applicant, Mrs. Rogers, if she was prepared to move forward with the hearing. Rogers replied that she was ready to move forward. Public Notice Verification: Schwertfeger verified the public notice requirements: published in the Daily Camera; posted in City Hall, the Public Library, the Recreation Center and the Courts and Police Building; mailed to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the subject property; the property was posted with the required signage and the appropriate fees were paid. Cordell moved and Malmquist seconded a motion to accept the Public Notice Verification information as presented by staff. Motion passed by voice vote. Staff Presentation of Facts and Issues: McCartney provided the following summary points of the October 16, 2006 Staff Report as follows: . The request is for a variance from the minimum 10-foot rear yard setback requirement. . The subject property is within the Coal Creek Ranch Filing No.2, which is also known as The Springs at Coal Creek Ranch. . An existing porch (covered with a pergola) on the south side of the property encroaches into the rear yard setback, next to an existing 20-foot utility easement. . The property owner has proposed to take the existing covered porch and enclose it with a "screened porch". The screened porch would be built in place of the existing covered porch and would use exterior materials to match the existing structure - including roofing materials. . The room would be accessible from both the back yard area and the interior of the existing home. . It would not be heated; thought it would likely have electricity for lighting. . Staff reviewed the application on the six criteria established under LMC Section 17.48.100 B. 1-6 and finds that all six of the criterion have been met. . Staff is recommending approval of the variance request with the following two conditions: 1) The applicant shall receive approval from the architectural review board of the homeowner's association prior to approval of a Building Permit and said approval should be submitted in writing at the time of applying for the building permit. 2) The enclosure shall not be provided with heat, or sewer / water service to function for a four-season use. Electricity shall be allowed for interior lighting, etc. Board Questions of Staff: Stuart asked if only a screen type material would be used or could a glazed material be used. McCartney stated that the applicant has indicated only a screen type material, where a glazed material would insulate from the environment. Applicant Presentation: Rogers stated that a screen material will only be used because they want to screen the area to control the bugs and stray golf balls. She noted that several homes in the area have roofs and