11.12.2015 BOZA Packet
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.: BOZ2015-11
Address: 4500 19th Street #54 (located on Blueberry Circle)
Applicant: Suraj Man Shrestha
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to place a mobile home on a lot within Boulder Meadows, the
applicant is requesting a variance to the front (north) setback from a street for the proposed mobile
home. In a mobile home park context this setback is measured from edge of street pavement, and this
case the resulting front setback will be approximately 5.5 feet where 10 feet is required. Section of the
Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-13, BRC 1981.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION
A. Approval of Minutes: The October 8, 2015 BOZA minutes are 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
Public Main Library’s Reference Desk, or at the Planning & Development Services (P&DS) reception area.
* * * SEE REVERSED SIDE FOR MEETING GUIDELINES * * *
CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2015
TIME: Meeting to begin at 5 p.m.
PLACE: Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway, 1777 West Conference Room
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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
October 8, 2015, 5 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
Board Members Present: Michael Hirsch (Chair), David Schafer (V. Chair),
Ellen McCready
Board Members Absent: Jill Grano
City Attorney Representing Board: Erin Poe
Staff Members Present: Brian Holmes, Robbie Wyler, Marcy Cameron,
Cindy Spence
1. CALL TO ORDER:
M. Hirsch called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. BOARD HEARINGS:
A. Docket No.: BOZ2015-10
Address: 800 Arapahoe Avenue
Applicant: Historic Boulder
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to construct a new single-car detached garage
as well as construct a single-story addition to the existing historic house on a Landmarked
property, the applicant is requesting a variance to the front (north) yard setback of the
new detached garage and the rear (south) yard setback of the existing house. For the new
detached garage, the resulting front yard setback will be approximately 46 feet where 55
feet is required and where no structure exists today. For the house, the resulting rear yard
setback will be approximately 9.16 feet where 25 feet is required and where
approximately 24.5 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 to the board.
Disclosures
All board members made a site visit (J. Grano absent).
Applicant’s Presentation
No one addressed the board.
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Public Hearing
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Questions:
R. Wyler answered question from the board.
Board Discussion
M. Hirsch stated that it would be a modest increase to the existing residence. The
proposal emulates what has existed and what currently exists. The criteria has been met
as staff presented.
E. McCready and D. Schafer agreed.
Motion
On a motion by D. Schafer, seconded by E. McCready, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
approved (3-0, J. Grano absent) the application (Docket BOZ2015-10) as submitted.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Minutes:
On a motion by E. McCready, seconded by D. Schafer, the Board of Zoning
Adjustments voted 3-0 (J. Grano absent) approved the September 10, 2015 minutes as
amended.
B. Matters from the Board
The Board inquired if staff knew of any new applicants for the vacant Board seat. Staff
instructed the Board that they are welcome to recruit interested parties. E. McCready
suggested the enrollment be opened again. B. Holmes informed the Board that City
Council will have open enrollment for positions within the Board of Commissions in
January/February 2016, with appointments in March. If there is an appointment of a new
Board member, the first meeting that new Board member would attend would be in April.
The Board expressed its concern that quorums may not be met while there is a vacancy.
Staff is making sure the applicants are informed of the present board dynamics. Staff’s
preference is to have five members on the board.
C. Matters from the City Attorney
E. Poe informed the Board that she had consulted J. Grano regarding her recusal from
tonight’s Docket matter due to her relationship with Historic Boulder and the property.
D. Matters from Planning and Development Services
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4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:26 P.M
APPROVED BY
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