2019-22_1030 6th Street_Disposition Packet
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FINDINGS AND DECISION OF THE CITY OF BOULDER BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENT DISPOSITION OF ZONING CASE
DOCKET NUMBER BOZ2019-21
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE OF THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
9-7-1, B.R.C. 1981 AT 1030 6TH STREET OF KARI & CHARLES ARMSTRONG, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS
IS 1030 6TH STREET, BOULDER, CO 80302.
On November 14, 2019, the City of Boulder Board of Zoning Adjustment, a quorum being present, held a
public hearing, after giving notice as required by law, on the application for the following variance:
As part of a proposal to construct a roof over and existing elevated front patio to a nonstandard single-family house,
the applicant is requesting a variance to the front (west) yard setback in order to meet the front yard setback
regulations of the RL-1 zoning district. The resulting west setback will be approximately 7.7 feet (taken from the
existing patio and new support columns) where 25 feet is required and approximately 7.7 feet exists today. Section
of the Land Use Code to be modified: Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981.
Based on our field investigation and the relevant testimony, exhibits, and other evidence introduced at the
hearing, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981, we find by a
preponderance of the evidence that the criteria for granting a variance have been met, and grant the variance as
requested:
This variance is limited to the use and structure for which it was requested, including the location on the lot and
maximum height, as approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
This variance was approved by the vote of 5-0.
EXECUTED this 11th day of November 2019, effective as of, November 14, 2019.
Jack Rudd, Presiding Officer of the Board at the Meeting
By: _____________ ___________________________
Robbie Wyler, Secretary to the Board of Zoning Adjustment
This decision constitutes a final decision as of the date of the hearing at which it was reached. If a variance was
granted, the variance expires within 180 (one hundred eighty) days from the date on which it were granted unless a
building permit for such variance is applied for within such period.
CITY OF BOULDER
Planning and Development Services
1739 Broadway, Third Floor • P.O. Box 791, Boulder, Colorado 80306-0791
phone 303-441-1880 • fax 303-441-3241 • email plandevelop@bouldercolorado.gov
www.boulderplandevelop.net
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1030 6th Street – Existing Photos
Front Elevation
Left Side (North) of Existing Patio Right Side (south) of Existing Patio & Root Cellar
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Property History The property currently addressed as 1030 6th Street was at one point in a time a larger half‐acre lot known as 600 College Avenue. The Bakers Half‐Acre property was split into 3 properties in 1995: 610 College to the north, 1030 6th Street (middle lot) and 1026 6th Street to the south. The home was likely constructed around 1915 as it was documented in the City Directory for 1916, 1921 & 1926. The west wall which faces 6th Street and elevated patio were part of the historic home. The elevated patio is constructed on top of a historic root cellar which is accessed on the south side of the property. The historic west wall of the home doesn’t comply with the current City 25’ front yard setback; the home was constructed well before the City of Boulder had adopted zoning and building codes. The current owners purchased the property in 2011. Front of home, approximately 1962 BOZA Disposition of Approval Page 15 of 37
Front of Assessors Card, approximately 1956 BOZA Disposition of Approval Page 16 of 37
Back of Assessors Card, approximately 1947 Lists depreciation for 1915, 1925 and 1965 BOZA Disposition of Approval Page 17 of 37
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Stephanie Ridgway
From:Charles Armstrong <charlesarmstrong74@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, November 19, 2018 9:35 AM
To:Stephanie@303Architecture.com; Kari Armstrong
Subject:Fwd: Front porch plans
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Mary Reynolds <mbreynolds52@gmail.com>
Date: November 19, 2018 at 8:49:04 AM MST
To: charlesarmstrong74@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Front porch plans
Hi Chuck & Kari,
Al and I think your porch project is lovely. Attached are the plans with our
signatures.
Mary
On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 9:29 PM Charles Armstrong <charlesarmstrong74@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Mary,
Thank you again for agreeing to review the plans that are attached to this email. We have
decided that we would like to add a front porch over our existing concrete patio. In order to do
this, we need to apply for a variance for the porch addition as our historic home is closer to the
front property line than is now permitted by current zoning laws. The city has asked us to reach
out to our neighbors to get approval for the proposed design. Please feel free to contact our
architect (Stephanie Ridgway 303-641-6708) if you have any questions about the designs.
Please sign each sheet of the drawings included. Our deadline is November 20 in order to make
it on the docket for the December 13 meeting.
Thanks again for reviewing the plans and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Chuck and Kari Armstrong
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From:Wyler, Robbie
To:BOZA
Subject:BOZA Meeting: BOZ2019-22 Additional Correspondence
Date:Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8:38:47 AM
BOZA-
Below is an additional email/letter of support regarding the 1030 6th Street variance item on
Thursday’s agenda. We’ll add this to the packet and record but I wanted you to be made aware
since it wasn’t sent out with last Friday’s posting.
Regards,
Robbie
From: Robin Mante <robinmanteuf@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2019 10:10:03 PM
To: Holmes, Brian <HolmesB@bouldercolorado.gov>
Subject: 1030 6th Street Armstrong House
External Sender
My husband and I live across Gregory Creek from the Armstrong Property. We live at 630 College
Ave. We have lived in this neighborhood since 1988.
I am writing in support to allow a variance for the Armstrong's porch addition. It is a logical, practical
addition to their home. It will enhance the function and beauty of the house as well as the
neighborhood.
Thanks
Robin Manteuffel
robinmanteuf@gmail.com
303 2570711
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