10.11.2018 BOZA Summary Minutes_signed CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
ACTION MINUTES
October 11,2018, 5 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
Board Members Present: Michael Hirsch (Chair), Jill Lester, David Schafer,
Ellen McCready,Jack Rudd
Board Members Absent: NIA
City Attorney Representing Board: Erin Poe
Staff Members Present: Robbie Wyler, Cindy Spence
1. CALL TO ORDER:
M. Hirsch called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. BOARD HEARINGS:
The board announced that it world hear Item 2C prior to Item 2A.
A. Docket No.: BOZ2018-21
Address: 755 Lincoln Place
Applicant: Tim& Mary Wolf
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to establish parking on the property as well as
partially cover the parking with a carport, the applicants are requesting a variance to the
minimum front(east) yard landscape setback requirements as well as the minimum
combined side (north) yard setback requirements of the RL-1 zoning district for the
recognition of one standard parking space and an attached carport on an existing single-
car driveway. The 19-foot deep by 9-foot wide parking space will encroach
approximately 6.8 feet into the required 25-foot landscape setback. Additionally, a
carport structure is proposed over a portion of the subject parking space. The resulting
north yard setback will be approximately 6.5 feet where 9.5 feet is required and 7.5 feet
exists today. Sections of the Land Use Code to be modified: Sections 9-7-1 & 9-9-6,
BRC 1981.
Staff Presentation:
R.Wyler presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
R. Wyler answered questions from the board.
Applicant's Presentation:
Kiley Baham, with KGA Studio Architects,presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
Kyle Baham,representing the applicant, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
• I Lester questioned if the work that had been performed on the garage permitted. Since
City Council has been allowing parking in the landscape setback, she would support the
proposal.
• D. Schafer mentioned that within the proposal, the carport would only be covering the
front half of the car and the back half would be sticking out.
• M. Hirsch stated that he had no issue with the proposal.
• J. Rudd said the neighborhood is unique and the proposal would not be unusual. He
would be in support.
Motion:
On a motion by J.Lester, seconded by E. McCready, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
a1212roved 5-0 the application (Docket BOZ2018-21 as submitted.
B. Docket No.: BOZ2018-22
Address: 760 Flagstaff Road
Applicant: David Lewis
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to convert an existing high-ceiling crawlspace
under the home into a master suite and add cantilevered balconies to both this space and
off another bedroom, the applicant is requesting a variance to the interior side(south &
north) yard setback regulations of the RE zoning district. For the south balcony, the
resulting south yard setback will be approximately 11 feet (at closest point)where 20.1
feet is required and 8.4 feet exists today. For the north balcony, the resulting north yard
setback will be approximately 10 feet where 16.6 feet is required and 4.9 feet exists
today. Section of the Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981..
ITEM 2B HAS BEEN POSTPONED
C. Docket No.: BOZ2018-23
Address: 445 Dewey Avenue
Applicants: Leslie& Dan Fineman
Setback& Building Separation Variances: As part of a proposal to construct a new
single-family house with detached garage on a substandard-sized lot, the applicants are
requesting a variance to the minimum side adjacent to street (east) yard setback
regulations of the RL-1 zoning district. The subject side yard is adjacent to 51h 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 (east) yard
setback will be approximately 16.3 feet (from a proposed porch) where 25 feet is
required. Additionally, the applicants are requesting a variance to the building separation
regulations. The building separation between the proposed house and detached garage
will be approximately 3.3 feet where 6 feet is required. 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:
Cherie Goff, with HMH Architecture— Interiors. and Dan Fineman, the owner presented
the item to the board.
Board Questions:
Cherie Goff, representing the applicant, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
• E.McCready stated the setback averaging presented is an interesting example.
• M. Hirsh said he had no issue with the proposed garage separation.
• J. Lester said, regarding the proposed encroachment of 8 feet vs. 8.8 feet on the porch at
the east elevation, she did not see any problem with it as it would not negatively impact
anyone.
• D. Schafer said, in defense of the additional eight inches, if there were a property
immediately adjacent, it could be an issue. However, he does not take exception to the
proposed eight inches as it would not affect anyone,
• J.Rudd agreed. He approved of this neighborhood as every architectural solution is
slightly different, therefore, eight inches would not be impactful.
• M. Hirsh agreed. The lot is a substandard size with excessive setbacks.
Motion:
On a motion by J. Lester, seconded by D. Schafer, the Board of Zoning Adiustment
apRroved 5-0 the application Docket BOZ2018-23 as submitted.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by J. Rudd, seconded by D. Schafer, the Board of Zoning Adiustments
voted 5-0 to approve the September 13, 2018 minutes.
B. Matters from the Board
There were no matters from the board.
C. Matters from the City Attorney
There were no matters from the City Attorney.
D. Matters from Planning and Development Services
• R. Wyler asked the board, regarding possible retreat dates, if they would prefer to
wait until March or April of 2019 or schedule at the end of 2018_ Staff will discuss
and will further discuss at the November BOZA meeting.
• R.WyIer informed the board that the letter to City Council would be added to the
November and December BOZA agendas for discussion of topics.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED,THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:04 P.M
APPROVED BY
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