09.10.2015 BOZA Packet
CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:
Thursday, September10,2015
TIME:
Meeting to begin at 5 p.m.
nd
PLACE:
Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway, 2Floor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE GIVEN BY THE CITY OF BOULDER, BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, AT THE TIME AND PLACE SPECIFIED ABOVE. ALL
PERSONS, IN FAVOR OF OR OPPOSED TO OR IN ANY MANNER INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FROM THE LAND USE REGULATIONS, TITLE 9, BOULDER REVISED CODE
1981; MAY ATTEND SUCH HEARING AND BE HEARD IF THEY SO DESIRE. (APPLICANT OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR AT THE MEETING.)
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.BOARD HEARINGS
Docket No.:
BOZ2015-08
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Address:
2243 13Street
Applicant:
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Setback Variance:
As part of a proposal to reconstruct existing exterior stairs, including putting in a
new configuration of railings and stairs, the applicant is requesting a variance to the front (easterly) yard
setback. The resulting front yard setback will be approximately 1 foot 6 inches (1.5 feet) where 25 feet
is required and where approximately zero (0) feet exists today. Section of the Land Use Code to be
modified: Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981.
Docket No.:
BOZ2015-09
Address:
2303 Bluff Street
Applicant:
Madeline Vogenthaler and Peter Hoglund
Setback Variance:
As part of a proposal to construct new dormers on an existing addition to a
landmarked property, the applicant is requesting a variance to the side (west) yard setback. The subject
side yard is adjacent to a street and requires a 25 foot setback because of the adjacency rule which
requires a front yard setback when an adjacent property fronts the same street. The resulting side yard
setback will be approximately 17 feet 8 inches (17.66 feet) where 25 feet is required and where
approximately nine (9) feet exists today. Section of the Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-1,
BRC 1981.
3.GENERAL DISCUSSION
A.Approval of Minutes:
The June 11, 2015BOZA minutesare scheduled for approval.
B.Matters from the Board
C.Matters from the City Attorney
D.Matters from Planning and Development Services
4.ADJOURNMENT
For more information call Brian Holmes or Cindy Spence at 303-441-1880 or via e-mail holmesb@bouldercolorado.gov. Board packets are available at the Boulder
* * * SEE REVERSED SIDE FOR MEETING GUIDELINES * * *
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
MEETING GUIDELINES
CALL TO ORDER
The board must have a quorum (three members present) before the meeting can be called to order.
AGENDA
The board may rearrange the order of the agenda or delete items for good cause. The board may not add items requiring
public notice.
ACTION ITEMS
An action item requires a motion and a vote. The general format for hearing of an action item is as follows:
1. Presentations
Staff presentation.*
Applicant presentation.*Any exhibits introduced into the record at this time must be provided in quantities of
seven to the Board Secretary for distribution to the board and admission into the record.
Board questioning of staff or applicant for information only.
2. Public Hearing
Each speaker will be allowed an oral presentation.*
Speakers should introduce themselves, giving name and address. If officially representing a group, homeowners'
association, etc., please state that for the record as well.
Speakers are requested not to repeat items addressed by previous speakers other than to express points of
agreement or disagreement. Refrain from reading long documents, and summarize comments wherever possible.
Long documents may be submitted and will become a part of the official record. When possible, these documents
should be submitted in advance so staff and the board can review them before the meeting.
Speakers should address the Land Use Regulation criteria and, if possible, reference the rules that the board uses
to decide a case.
Any exhibits introduced into the record at the hearing must be provided in quantities of seven to the Board
Secretary for distribution to the board and admission into the record.
Citizens can send a letter to Planning and Development Services staff at 1739 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302, two
weeks before the board meeting, to be included in the Board packet. Correspondence received after this time will
be distributed at the board meeting.
3. Board Action
Board motion. Motions may take any number of forms. With regard to a specific development proposal, the
motion generally is to either approve the project (with or without conditions), to deny it, or to continue the matter
to a date certain (generally in order to obtain additional information).
Board discussion. This is undertaken entirely by members of the board. The applicant, members of the public or
city staff participate only if called upon by the Chairperson.
Board action (the vote). An affirmative vote of at least three members of the board is required to pass a motion
approving any action. If the vote taken results in a tie, a vote of two to two, two to one, or one to two, the
applicant shall be automatically allowed a rehearing. A tie vote on any subsequent motion to approve or deny
shall result in defeat of the motion and denial of the application.
MATTERS FROM THE BOARD, CITY STAFF, AND CITY ATTORNEY
Any board member, Planning and Development Services staff, or the City Attorney may introduce before the board
matters, which are not included in the formal agenda.
*The Chairperson, subject to the board approval, may place a reasonable time limitation on presentations.
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
ACTION MINUTES
June 11, 2015,5 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
Board Members Present:
Ellen McCready, Jill Grano, Thom Ward
Board Members Absent:
Michael Hirsch, David Schafer
City Attorney Representing Board:
Erin Poe
Staff Members Present:
Brian Holmes,Robbie Wyler,Susan Meissner
1.CALL TO ORDER:
E. McCready
called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.
T. WardJ.GranoM. HirschD. Schafer
On a motion by , seconded by , BOZA voted 3-0 (and absent)
E. McCready
to elect to act as Chair for the June 11, 2015 BOZA meeting.
2.BOARD HEARING:
Docket No.: BOZ2015-03
Address: 2350 Norwood Avenue
Applicant: Marilyn Jorrie
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to modify/finish an existing accessory structure, the applicant is
requesting a variance to the front yard setback requirements of the RE zoning district. The resulting front
yard setback facing north will be approximately 5 feet where 55 feet is required and approximately 5 feet
exists today. Section of the Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981.
Staff Presentation:
R. Wyler
presented the item.
Applicant Presentation:
Marilyn Jorrie, the owner, presented the item to the board.
Public Hearing:
No one spoke
Board Questions
:
R. Wyler
answered questions from the board.
Motion:
E. McCreadyT. WardM.
On a motion by , seconded by,the Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 3-0 (
HirschD. Schafer
and absent) to approve the application (Docket BOZ2015-00003) as presented.
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Docket No.: BOZ2015-04
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Address: 2951 10Street
Applicant: Franz Leberl
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to raise existing walls on a portion of an existing single-family
house to make way for a new gabled roof, the applicant is requesting a variance to the front yard and side
yard setback requirements of the RL-1 zoning district. The resulting front yard setback facing east will be
approximately 24.08 feet where 25 feet is required and 24.08 feet exists today. The resulting side yard
setback facing south will be approximately 4.6 feet where 9.8 feet is required and 4.6 feet exists today.
Section of the Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981.
Staff Presentation:
R. Wyler
presented the item.
Applicant Presentation:
Bob Netterstrom, the architect, presented the item to the board.
Public Hearing:
No one spoke
Board Questions
:
R. Wyler
answered questions from the board.
Motion:
E. McCreadyJ. GranoM.
On a motion by , seconded by,the Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 3-0 (
HirschD. Schafer
and absent) to approve the application (Docket BOZ2015-00004) as presented.
Docket No.: BOZ2015-05
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Address: 255 29Street
Applicants: Jonathan and Nicole Rademaekers
Setback Variance: In consideration of a proposal for a second story addition to an existing non-standard
single family residence located within the RL-1 zoning district, the applicant is requesting a variance to
recognize an existing non-standard condition that results in a principal structure with a rear yard setback of
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-exists today. The second story addition proposal will require a
variance to the minimum combined side yard setback, the proposed west side yard setback is approximately
8 feet where 14.5 feet is required to comply with the minimum required 15 foot combined setback, and
where 7.9 feet exists today. Section of the Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981.
Staff Presentation:
R. Wyler
presented the item.
Applicant Presentation:
Jonathan Rademaekers
, the applicant, presented the item to the board.
Public Hearing:
No one spoke
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Board Questions
:
R. Wyler
answered questions from the board.
Motion:
E. McCreadyT. WardM.
On a motion by , seconded by,the Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 3-0 (
HirschD. Schafer
and absent) to approve the application (Docket BOZ2015-00005) as presented.
3.GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A.Approval of Minutes:
E. McCreadyJ. GranoM.
On a motion by , seconded by , the Board of Zoning Adjustments voted 3-0 (
HirschD. Schafer
and absent)to approve the May 14, 2015 minutesas amended.
T. WardS.Meissner
noted that he was not present for the chair and vice chair elections. will note this
correction in the minutes.
B.Matters from Staff
B. Holmes
asked that board members provide as much advance notice of absences as possible.
C.Matters from the Board
T. Ward
notified the board that he might be moving outside of the city limits. He will keep staff and
the board informed.
D.Matters from the City Attorney
There were no matters from the City Attorney.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:12 P.M.
APPROVED BY
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DATE
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