09.13.2018 BOZA Summary Minutes_signedCITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
ACTION MINUTES
September 13, 2018, 5 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
Board Members Present:
Board Members Absent:
City Attorney Representing Board:
Staff Members Present:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Michael Hirsch (Chair), Jill Lester, David Schafer,
Ellen McCready, Jack Rudd
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Erin Poe
Robbie Wyler, Cindy Spence, Will Birchfield
M. Hirsch called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. BOARD HEARINGS:
A. Docket No.: BOZ2018-20
Address: 788 Grant Place
Applicant: Steve Gollob
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to remove a portion of an existing upper level
roof and walls within the front (west) yard setback - to be replaced with a rooftop deck
and railings constructed in the same location - as well as add a two-story addition onto a
portion of the interior side (south) and rear (east) sides of the existing nonstandard house,
the applicant is requesting a variance to the minimum front yard and combined side yard
setback requirements of the RL -1 zoning district. Only the first story (lower level) of
the rear addition will encroach into the required side yard setback with the second story
(upper level) stepped back and to the north, meeting setback requirements. For the
existing upper story modification and addition of a rooftop deck with railings, the
resulting west yard setback will be approximately 18.5 feet where 25 feet is required
and approximately 18.5 feet exits today. For the new rear addition, the resulting south
yard setback will be approximately 7 feet where 13.8 feet is required and approximately
10.3 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.
Board Questions:
R. Wyler answered questions from the board.
Applicant's Presentation:
Kyle Callahan, with Kyle Callahan & Associates Architecture, and Steve Gollob, the owner,
presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
Kyle Callahan, representing the applicant, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
J. Rudd stated that most lots in that neighborhood are under 7000 square feet, therefore
that is not an unusual circumstance. Based on that, end -block properties are difficult to
work with regarding the orientation of the houses. He said that he has not issue with the
proposed setback as it seems in line with the circumstances of the neighborhood. He
would be in favor of the proposal.
M. Hirsch and J. Lester agreed. Both would be in favor of the proposal.
E. McCready said she was in support but added that her only hesitation would be
regarding necessity of getting any closer than it currently is on south side of the property.
However, due to the existing circumstances in the neighborhood, it does not seem
abnormal.
Motion:
On a motion by J. Lester, seconded by D. Schafer, the. Board of Zoning Adiustment
aavoroved 5-0 the application (Docket BOZ2018-20) as submitted.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by M. Hirsh seconded by J. Lester, the Board of Zoning Adjustments
voted 5-0 to approve the July I2, 2018 and August 9.20I8 minutes.
B. Matters from the Board
• The board inquired with staff regarding a possible retreat in October 2018. R. Wyler
informed the board that a retreat may be scheduled after the next BOZA meeting in
October, pending the number of incoming applications.
C. Matters from the City Attorney
There were no matters from the City Attorney.
D. Matters from Planning and Development Services
• W. Birchfield, the City of Boulder's Chief Building Official, introduced himself to
the board. He informed the board that he would be recommending to City Council to
adopt the 2018 Building Codes and would be working with BOZA during that
process.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:49 P.M
APPROVED BY
Board Chair
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