06.13.2019 BOZA Summary Minutes_signed CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
ACTION MINUTES
June 13,2019, 5 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
Board Members Present: Michael Hirsch (Chair), Jill Lester, Jack Rudd,
Board Members Absent: David Schafer, Cherie Goff
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 5:09 p.m.
2. BOARD HEARINGS:
A. Docket No.: BOZ2019-07
Address: 1838 Mariposa Avenue
Applicant: Lisa & Laurence Trifon
Setback Variance & Accessory Structure Building Coverage Variance: As part of a
proposal to modify an existing accessory building with the intent of converting it into an
affordable accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the applicants are requesting a variance to the
side(east) yard setback along 191h Street in order to meet the minimum side adjacent to
street setback requirements for accessory structures in the RL-1 zoning district. The
resulting side setback will be approximately 1.3 feet (at the closest point) where 12.5 feet
is required and 1.3 feet exists today. Additionally, the applicants are requesting a
variance to the total cumulative building coverage requirements for accessory buildings
in the principal structure's rear yard setback in order to establish and recognize the
existing footprint. No expansion of the footprint to the building is proposed as a part of
the conversion to an ADU. The resulting building coverage will be approximately 707
square feet where 500 square feet is allowed and approximately 707 square feet exists
today. Sections of the Land Use Code to be modified: Sections 9-7-1 & 9-7-8, BRC
1981.
Staff Presentation:
R. Wyler presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
R. Wyler answered questions from the board.
Applicant's Presentation:
Jack Bruggeman, representing the applicant, presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
Jack Bruggeman, representing the applicant, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
• J. Lester clarified that BOZA would not be approving the affordable ADU unit size
variance at this meeting. The issue tonight would be regarding the setback variance and
the physical location of the building.
• J. Rudd said this would be a low-impact project for the neighborhood and there would be
no historic connection. He would be in favor.
• M. Hirsch approved of the variance.
• J. Lester agreed.
Motion:
On a motion by J. Lester, seconded by J. Rudd, the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved
3-0 (D. Schafer, C. Goff absent) the application(Docket BOZ2019-07) as submitted.
B. Docket No.: BOZ2019-08
Address: 3164 1011 Street
Applicants: Jason Williams & Elise Mayo-Williams
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to fully enclose an existing 75 square-foot rear
covered porch which will utilize the existing roof structure and footprint, the applicants
are requesting a variance to the side (south) yard setback in order to meet the combined
side yard setback requirements for principal structures in the RL-1 zoning district. The
resulting side setback will be approximately 6.7 feet where 9 feet is required and
approximately 6.7 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:
Jason Williams, the applicant,presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
Jason Williams,the applicant, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
• J. Lester said there would be no impact on the neighborhood and agreed with staff's
recommendation.
• J. Rudd said the impact would be low and in line with other characteristics found in the
neighborhood. He would be in favor.
• M. Hirsch would be in favor of the variance.
Motion:
On a motion by J. Lester, seconded by J. Rudd, the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved
3-0 (D. Schafer, C. Goff absent) the application (Docket BOZ2019-08) as submitted.
C. Docket No.: BOZ2019-09
Address: 2995 30th Street
Applicant: CST Metro,LLC.
Sign Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to reface an existing freestanding
monument sign, the applicant is requesting a variance to the side(north) yard setback
along Valmont Road in order to meet the minimum setback requirements for such signs
in the BCS zoning district. The resulting side setback will be approximately 24.3 feet
where 25 feet is required and 24.3 feet exists today. Section of the Land Use Code to be
modified: Section 9-9-21, BRC 1981.
Staff Presentation:
R. Wyler presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
R. Wyler answered questions from the board.
Applicant's Presentation:
Tyler Croston,with CST Metro, LLC, presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
Tyler Croston, representing the applicant, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
• M. Hirsh disclosed he had developed and owned all the adjacent property across the
street from the address in question, which was sold years ago. He informed the board that
he would not affect his opinion in this matter.
• J. Rudd said this variance would not cause any hardship or adverse effects on the
neighbors. He would be in support.
Motion:
On a motion by J. Rudd, seconded by J. Lester, the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved
3-0 (D. Schafer, C. Goff absent) the application (Docket BOZ2019-09) as submitted.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by M. Hirsch, seconded by J. Rudd, the Board of Zoning Adjustments
voted 3-0 (D. Schafer, C. Goff absent) to approve the March 14, 2019, April 11, 2019
and May 9, 2019 minutes.
B. Matters from the Board
• J. Lester informed the board that she would be absent for the BOZA meeting
scheduled for August 8, 2019.
C. Matters from the City Attorney
There were no matters from the City Attorney.
D. Matters from Planning and Development Services
• R. Wyler informed the board that there would be three items for the July BOZA
meeting. He introduced the newest BOZA board member, C. Goff, who was
appointed by City Council. He said he will be scheduling a retreat soon and would
like to conduct it after a scheduled BOZA meeting. A discussion of retreat agenda
items will be added to the July BOZA meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:06 P.M
APPROVED BY
Board Chair
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