12.12.2019 BOZA Packet (FULL)
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
A. Docket No.: BOZ2019-23
Address: 1601 Hillside Road
Applicant: Mike McAlpine
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to modify and establish both a front and rear elevated deck to
the non-standard 1910 single-family house within the Hillside Historic District, the applicant is
requesting a variance to the front (south) yard and rear (north) yard setbacks in order to meet the
minimum setback requirements for the RL-2 zoning district. The resulting front setback will be
approximately 3.8 feet (at the closest point of the subject front deck) where 20 feet is required and
approximately 4.2 feet exists today (from the face of the house). The resulting rear setback will be
approximately 6.5 feet (at the closest point of the subject rear deck) where 20 feet is required and
approximately 1.1 feet exists today (from an existing 1993 permitted rear deck). No other
modifications to the home are proposed at this time. Section of the Land Use Code to be modified:
Section 9-7-1, BRC 1981.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION
A. Approval of Minutes: The November 14, 2019 BOZA minutes are scheduled for approval.
B. Matters from the Board
1) Letter to Council Discussion
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 after 4 p.m. Friday
prior to the meeting, online at www.bouldercolorado.gov, or at the Planning & Development Services Center, located at 1739 Broadway, third floor.
* * * SEE REVERSED SIDE FOR MEETING GUIDELINES * * *
CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2020
TIME: Meeting to begin at 5 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway, 2nd Floor
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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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Revised October 2019
400.pdf
City of Boulder Planning and Development Services
1739 Broadway, third floor • PO Box 791 • Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: 303-441-1880 • Fax: 303-441-4241 • Web: boulderplandevelop.net
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT (BOZA)
VARIANCE APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
MEETING DATE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH.
Submittal of inaccurate or incomplete information and materials may result in rejection of the application.
STAFF USE ONLY
Doc. No. _______________ Date Filed _________________Zone______________Hearing Date _____________
Application received by: Date Fee Paid Sign(s) Provided
GENERAL DATA
(To be completed in full by the applicant.)
• Street Address or General Location of Property:
• Legal Description: Lot Block Subdivision (Or attach description.)
• Lot Size:
• Existing Use of Property:
• Detailed Description of Proposal (Specific Variance[s] Requested Including All Pertinent Numerical
. Values (e.g.: Existing, Required and Proposed Setbacks for the Subject Setback Variance):
*Total gross floor area existing: *Total gross floor area proposed:
*Total gross building coverage existing: *Total gross building coverage proposed:
*Building height existing: *Building height proposed:
*See definitions in Section 9-16-1, B.R.C. 1981.
♦ Name of Owner:
• Address: Telephone:
• City: State: Zip Code: Email:
♦ Name of Contact (if other than owner):
• Address: Telephone:
• City: State: Zip Code: Email:
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City of Boulder Planning and Development Services
1739 Broadway, third floor • PO Box 791 • Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: 303-441-1880 • Fax: 303-441-4241 • Web: boulderplandevelop.net
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT (BOZA)
VARIANCE APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
MEETING DATE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH.
Submittal of inaccurate or incomplete information and materials may result in rejection of the application.
STAFF USE ONLY
Doc. No. _______________ Date Filed _________________Zone______________Hearing Date _____________
Application received by: Date Fee Paid Sign(s) Provided
GENERAL DATA
(To be completed in full by the applicant.)
• Street Address or General Location of Property:
• Legal Description: Lot Block Subdivision (Or attach description.)
• Lot Size:
• Existing Use of Property:
• Detailed Description of Proposal (Specific Variance[s] Requested Including All Pertinent Numerical
. Values (e.g.: Existing, Required and Proposed Setbacks for the Subject Setback Variance):
*Total gross floor area existing: *Total gross floor area proposed:
*Total gross building coverage existing: *Total gross building coverage proposed:
*Building height existing: *Building height proposed:
*See definitions in Section 9-16-1, B.R.C. 1981.
♦ Name of Owner:
• Address: Telephone:
• City: State: Zip Code: Email:
♦ Name of Contact (if other than owner):
• Address: Telephone:
• City: State: Zip Code: Email:
1601 Hillside Road
Lots 5-9 incl. Block 1 Shattucks Hillside Park
and land adj. North to Boulder Creek per 974424-4/71
single family residence
Owner is requesting a front and rear setback variance for an 'after the fact' building permit to correct work done in 2011.
This variance would allow reconstruction of the existing entry deck to return it to the 1940 historic condition and to allow
reconstruction of the existing lower deck with a max. 5' width per conditions of Landmark Alteration Certificate HIS2019-00262.
The historic residence was built in 1910, prior to the implementation of RL-1 zoning and encroaches on the front and rear
setbacks. We are requesting a variance to allow a front setback of 3.8' where the existing building setback is 4.2' (20' required)
and a rear setback of 6.5' where the existing building setback is 1.1' (20' required) See attached narrative & detail 1/A-1a
3745 sq ft
1939 sq ft
no change
no change
52.45' ft
* note: the lower deck construction DOES NOT change where
the low point within 25' is measured.
Mike McAlpine
MikeMcAlpine@protonmail.com
303-875-19651601 Hillside Road, Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder CO 80302
Kenneth J. Jacques (architect)
128 Katie Lane
Golden CO 80403 kengorific@earthlink.net
303-642-2320
no change
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Revised October 2019
400.pdf
City of Boulder Planning and Development Services
1739 Broadway, third floor • PO Box 791 • Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: 303-441-1880 • Fax: 303-441-4241 • Web: boulderplandevelop.net
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT (BOZA)
VARIANCE APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
MEETING DATE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH.
Submittal of inaccurate or incomplete information and materials may result in rejection of the application.
STAFF USE ONLY
Doc. No. _______________ Date Filed _________________Zone______________Hearing Date _____________
Application received by: Date Fee Paid Sign(s) Provided
GENERAL DATA
(To be completed in full by the applicant.)
• Street Address or General Location of Property:
• Legal Description: Lot Block Subdivision (Or attach description.)
• Lot Size:
• Existing Use of Property:
• Detailed Description of Proposal (Specific Variance[s] Requested Including All Pertinent Numerical
. Values (e.g.: Existing, Required and Proposed Setbacks for the Subject Setback Variance):
*Total gross floor area existing: *Total gross floor area proposed:
*Total gross building coverage existing: *Total gross building coverage proposed:
*Building height existing: *Building height proposed:
*See definitions in Section 9-16-1, B.R.C. 1981.
♦ Name of Owner:
• Address: Telephone:
• City: State: Zip Code: Email:
♦ Name of Contact (if other than owner):
• Address: Telephone:
• City: State: Zip Code: Email:
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APPLICATION TYPES (Check All That Apply For This Application)
Setback (BRC 9-7-1)
Porch Setback & Size (BRC 9-7-4)
Building Separation (BRC 9-7-1)
Bulk Plane (BRC 9-7-9)
Side Yard Wall Articulation (BRC 9-7-10)
Building Coverage (BRC 9-7-11 or BRC 9-10)
Floor Area Ratio (BRC 9-8-2)
Parking in Front Yard Landscape Setback (BRC 9-7-1 & 9-9-6)
Size and Parking Setback Requirements for Accessory Units (BRC 9-6-3)
Cumulative Accessory Building Coverage (BRC 9-7-8)
Mobile Home Spacing Variance (BRC 9-7-13)
Use of Mobile Homes for Non-Residential Purposes (BRC 10-12-6)
Solar Exception (BRC 9-9-17)
Sign Variance (BRC 9-9-21)
X
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
As a minimum, the following items MUST be attached, collated and hereby made a
part of this application:
• If applicant is other than owner(s), a written consent of the owner(s) of the property
for which the variance is requested;
• A written statement thoroughly describing the variance request(s) and addressing
all pertinent review criteria for approval - see following pages (3 copies);
• A signed and stamped Improvement Location Certificate or Site Improvement
Survey and legal description by a registered surveyor (3 copies);
• A site development plan including setbacks, building elevations, interior layout/floor
plans and any other pertinent exhibits (3 copies);
• A demolition plan clearly differentiating between existing/remaining and proposed
portions of the structure(s) (3 copies);
• Any other information pertinent to the variance request (e.g. neighbor letters,
photos, renderings, etc.) (3 copies);
• Sign Posting Acknowledgement Form - see following page.
NOTE: The applicant is responsible for posting the property in compliance with city
requirements. Signs will be provided to the applicant at the time of submission of
the application. The applicant will be responsible for posting the required sign(s)
within 10 days of the hearing date. Failure to post the required sign(s) may result in
the postponement of the hearing date.
• An electronic copy of all application materials (including a completed & signed
application form) must be submitted on a thumb/USB drive with your application.
*CDs will not be accepted;
• A Board of Zoning Adjustment application fee (as prescribed in the current
‘Schedule of Fees’ which can be found at bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop);
NOTE: SEE SECTION 9-2-3(l), B.R.C. 1981 FOR VARIANCE EXPIRATION INFORMATION
Applicant Signature ______________________________________Date__________
Owner (if other than Applicant) Signature _________________________Date__________
SIGN POSTING REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
Required for Certain Land Use Review, Administrative Review, Technical Document Review, and Board of
Zoning Adjustment Applications
CITY CODE REQUIREMENT FOR SIGN POSTING OF LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATIONS -
Excerpt of Section 9-4-3(c), B.R.C. 1981: Public Notice of Application: The city manager will provide the following public
notice of a development review application:
(1) Posting: After receiving such application, the manager will cause the property for which the application is filed to be posted with a
notice indicating that a development review application has been made, the type of review requested, and that interested persons may
obtain more detailed information from the planning department. The notice shall meet the following standards:
(A) The notice shall be place on weatherproof signs that have been provided by the City and placed on the property that is
the subject of the application.
(B) All such notice shall be posted no later than ten days after the date the application is filed to ensure that notice is posted
early in the development review process.
(C) The signs shall be placed along each abutting street, perpendicular to the direction of travel, in a manner that makes
them clearly visible to neighboring residents and passers-by. At least one sign shall be posted on each street frontage.
(D) The signs shall remain in place during the period leading up to a decision by the approving authority, but not less than
ten days.
(E) On or before the date that the approving authority is scheduled to make a decision on the application the city manager
will require the applicant to certify in writing that required notice was posted according to the requirements of this section.
I, , am filing a Land Use Review, Administrative Review, Technical
(PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT OR CONTACT PERSON)
Document Review, or BOZA application [on behalf of]
(PRINT NAME OF OWNER(S) IF OTHER THAN APPLICANT/CONTACT)
for the property
located at
(PRINT PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION)
. I have read the city's sign posting requirements above and acknowledge
and agree to the following:
1. I understand that I must use the sign(s) that the city will provide to me at the time that I file my application. The sign(s)
will include information about my application and property location to provide required public notice.
2. I am responsible for ensuring that the sign(s) is posted on the property described above in such a way that meets the
requirements of Section 9-4-3(c), B.R.C. 1981 (listed above), including visibility of the sign(s) and time and duration of the
sign(s) posting, and including reposting any signs that are removed, damaged, or otherwise displaced from the site. As
necessary, I shall obtain a replacement sign(s) from the city for reposting.
3. I understand that certain future changes to my application, including but not limited to, changes to the project description
or adding a review type, may require that I post a new sign(s). The city will notify me if such a reposting is required and
provide me with a necessary replacement sign(s).
4. I understand that failing to provide the public notice by sign posting required by the city’s land use regulation may result
in a delay in the city’s issuing a decision or a legal challenge of any issued decision.
NAME OF APPLICANT OR CONTACT PERSON DATE
Please keep a copy of this signed form for your reference. If you have any questions about the sign posting requirements or to
obtain a replacement sign, please call 303-441-1880.
Kʑʜȸeʃɓ J. JacʡɂeɡKenneth J. Jacques (architect)11-11-2019
Mike McAlpine
1601 Hillside L.L.C.
11-11-2019 Mike McAlpine
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
As a minimum, the following items MUST be attached, collated and hereby made a
part of this application:
• If applicant is other than owner(s), a written consent of the owner(s) of the property
for which the variance is requested;
• A written statement thoroughly describing the variance request(s) and addressing
all pertinent review criteria for approval - see following pages (3 copies);
• A signed and stamped Improvement Location Certificate or Site Improvement
Survey and legal description by a registered surveyor (3 copies);
• A site development plan including setbacks, building elevations, interior layout/floor
plans and any other pertinent exhibits (3 copies);
• A demolition plan clearly differentiating between existing/remaining and proposed
portions of the structure(s) (3 copies);
• Any other information pertinent to the variance request (e.g. neighbor letters,
photos, renderings, etc.) (3 copies);
• Sign Posting Acknowledgement Form - see following page.
NOTE: The applicant is responsible for posting the property in compliance with city
requirements. Signs will be provided to the applicant at the time of submission of
the application. The applicant will be responsible for posting the required sign(s)
within 10 days of the hearing date. Failure to post the required sign(s) may result in
the postponement of the hearing date.
• An electronic copy of all application materials (including a completed & signed
application form) must be submitted on a thumb/USB drive with your application.
*CDs will not be accepted;
• A Board of Zoning Adjustment application fee (as prescribed in the current
‘Schedule of Fees’ which can be found at bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop);
NOTE: SEE SECTION 9-2-3(l), B.R.C. 1981 FOR VARIANCE EXPIRATION INFORMATION
Applicant Signature ______________________________________Date__________
Owner (if other than Applicant) Signature _________________________Date__________
SIGN POSTING REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
Required for Certain Land Use Review, Administrative Review, Technical Document Review, and Board of
Zoning Adjustment Applications
CITY CODE REQUIREMENT FOR SIGN POSTING OF LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATIONS -
Excerpt of Section 9-4-3(c), B.R.C. 1981: Public Notice of Application: The city manager will provide the following public
notice of a development review application:
(1) Posting: After receiving such application, the manager will cause the property for which the application is filed to be posted with a
notice indicating that a development review application has been made, the type of review requested, and that interested persons may
obtain more detailed information from the planning department. The notice shall meet the following standards:
(A) The notice shall be place on weatherproof signs that have been provided by the City and placed on the property that is
the subject of the application.
(B) All such notice shall be posted no later than ten days after the date the application is filed to ensure that notice is posted
early in the development review process.
(C) The signs shall be placed along each abutting street, perpendicular to the direction of travel, in a manner that makes
them clearly visible to neighboring residents and passers-by. At least one sign shall be posted on each street frontage.
(D) The signs shall remain in place during the period leading up to a decision by the approving authority, but not less than
ten days.
(E) On or before the date that the approving authority is scheduled to make a decision on the application the city manager
will require the applicant to certify in writing that required notice was posted according to the requirements of this section.
I, , am filing a Land Use Review, Administrative Review, Technical
(PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT OR CONTACT PERSON)
Document Review, or BOZA application [on behalf of]
(PRINT NAME OF OWNER(S) IF OTHER THAN APPLICANT/CONTACT)
for the property
located at
(PRINT PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION)
. I have read the city's sign posting requirements above and acknowledge
and agree to the following:
1. I understand that I must use the sign(s) that the city will provide to me at the time that I file my application. The sign(s)
will include information about my application and property location to provide required public notice.
2. I am responsible for ensuring that the sign(s) is posted on the property described above in such a way that meets the
requirements of Section 9-4-3(c), B.R.C. 1981 (listed above), including visibility of the sign(s) and time and duration of the
sign(s) posting, and including reposting any signs that are removed, damaged, or otherwise displaced from the site. As
necessary, I shall obtain a replacement sign(s) from the city for reposting.
3. I understand that certain future changes to my application, including but not limited to, changes to the project description
or adding a review type, may require that I post a new sign(s). The city will notify me if such a reposting is required and
provide me with a necessary replacement sign(s).
4. I understand that failing to provide the public notice by sign posting required by the city’s land use regulation may result
in a delay in the city’s issuing a decision or a legal challenge of any issued decision.
NAME OF APPLICANT OR CONTACT PERSON DATE
Please keep a copy of this signed form for your reference. If you have any questions about the sign posting requirements or to
obtain a replacement sign, please call 303-441-1880.
Kenneth J. Jacques (architect)
Mike McAlpine, principle
1601 Hillside L.L.C.
1601 Hillside Road, Boulder, CO 80302
Kenneth J. Jacques (architect)
Kʑʜȸeʃɓ J. Jacʡɂeɡ
11-11-2019
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November 11, 2019
City of Boulder: Planning and Development Services
1739 Broadway, P.O. Box 791' Boulder, Colorado 80306
RE: BOZA application: 1601 Hillside Road
To Whom it may concern:
I, the undersigned, principle owner of the 1601 Hillside L.L.C. and owner of the real property located at
1601 Hillside Road, City Boulder, State of Colorado. Hereby authorize Kenneth J. Jacques, architect,
to act on my behalf for the purposes of filing a Landmark Alteration Certificate application, BOZA
application, Building Permit application, Flood Plain Development permit or any other required permits,
forms or applications associated with the architectural development of the property located at 1601
Hillside Road, Boulder, Colorado.
Mike McAlpine, Owner DATE
Mike McAlpine 11-11-19
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BOZA setback variance
1601 Hillside Road: detailed description narrative
last rev: 11-25-19
Summary
Owner is requesting a front and rear setback variance for an 'after the fact' building permit to correct
construction done in 2011 without a building permit or landmark approval. Non-compliant structures
identified in the 2016 Letter of Notice have been removed, with the exception of the Entry Porch and
Lower Deck which are needed for access to the home.. The Entry Porch and Lower Deck are in process
for 'after the fact' Landmark Approval and building permit application.
The requested setback variance will allow modification of the existing entry porch and lower deck to
conform to conditions set forth in Landmark Alteration Certificate HIS2019-00262.
- The entry porch is to be reduced in size and returned it's 1940 historic foot print.
- The Lower Deck is to be reduced to a max. 5' width.
- New railings are to match approved details in HIS2019-00262
We are requesting the following setback adjustments:
Front Setback: variance to allow a proposed entry porch with a 3.8' setback, where:
- existing setback to building = 4.2' (I.S.P. survey)
- 20' front setback is required (RL-2 zoning)
Rear Setback: variance to allow a proposed lower deck with a setback of 6.5', where:
- existing setback to 1993 deck & O.H. above = 1.1'
- 20' rear setback is required (RL-2 zoning)
Timeline of Significant Events
1910 Original construction.
9-1-1993 Approved building permit PMT1993-06595 includes a site plan with stamp
'ZONING APPROVED 9-1-93' Showing a 5' front setback and zero rear setback.
(note: more accurate ISP survey shows front = 4.2', rear - 1.1')
5-15-2001 Hillside Historic District established. 1601 Hillside Road is considered a contributing
property to the historic neighborhood.
2011 Existing front porch, lower deck, mid level deck and stairs at West side were
added or modified without permit or Landmark approval.
11-10-2016 Letter of Notice, Jon Berglin, City of Boulder CLP 2016-01197
- Multi layer deck on West side of property was built without an approved
Landmark Alteration Certificate, and without a Building Permit.
2017 - 2108 Owner begins coordination with City to resolve issues, eventually decides the
complexity and unusual conditions of the site will require professional assistance.
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6-1-2019 Jacques Architectural Services engaged to resolve outstanding issues.
- Non-compliant decks, stairs and other structures are removed by Owner
- Begin approval and permitting process for modified entry porch and rear deck.
8-8-19 New I.S.P. survey, provides more accurate existing setbacks:
- existing front setback to building = 4.2'
- existing rear setback to building fnd. = 5.6'
- existing rear setback to 1993 deck & O.H. above = 1.1"
10-2-2019 Landmark Alteration Certificate HIS2019-00262 approved. For modification of entry
porch and lower deck.
Criteria for Setback Variance
The existing site has several unusual physical conditions that prevent the proposed construction under
current requirements of the Boulder Revised Code.
1. The lot has an unusual shallow shape, being less than 47' deep at the center of the building footprint.
RL-2 zoning requires a 20' front setback and 20' rear setback: therefore, the combined front and rear
setback would only allow a building 7' in total width. See 1/A-1a
2. The 1910 historic house was built prior to the establishment of the RL-1 zoning district.
Over 78% of the existing building footprint is outside of the allowed setbacks. See 1/A-1a
3. The lot is unusually steep, with an average slope of 54% (28°) There are almost no portions of level
grade on the property. The proposed Entry Porch is required to provide a level walking surface from
Hillside Road to the front door. Without the porch there is a 5' drop off between the front door and the
natural grade at the Hillside Road property line. The proposed reconstruction will match the historic
entry porch shown in a 1940 photograph and tax records provided during Landmark approval.
The proposed porch will not extend beyond the footprint of the existing historic structure and therefore
minimizes the to surrounding properties. We are requesting a front porch setback of 3.8' where the
existing front building setback is 4.2', an adjustment of approx. 3". See 1/A-3
4. Due to the steep slope it is difficult to walk over most of the yard. The proposed Lower Deck is
needed for the owner access an existing dog run. The dog run is approx 27' x 9' and is the only level
surface other than the carport or public road that is suitable for walking the dog. Without the proposed
lower deck there is a 3'-2" drop off and a 28 degree slope between the lower level door and the dog run.
The proposed deck is offset 6' from the rear of the building. It is the opinion of the Landmark review
board that this design provides the minimum walking surface needed to resolve the problem and
minimizes the impact to the surrounding neighborhood. We are requesting a rear deck setback of 6.5'
where the existing rear setback is 1.1.
5. These unusual circumstances are unique to the topography and shape of this lot. Some of the
adjacent properties on the North side of Hillside Road also have steep slopes, but not of them are this
severe. These unique conditions do not throughout the neighborhood.
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6. The proposed entry porch and lower deck are to negotiate the steep slope. They provide a level
walking surface for access to the front door and to small side yard on the lower level.
These hardships are a result of the topography, existing historic structures and shallowness of the lot
and are not the result of conditions created by the owner. See sheet A-5 for 3D views of the proposed
construction.
7. In 1993 building permit PMT1993-06595 was approved for modifications to the entry porch and the
lower decks. Sheet A-1 of the approved permit set shows a front setback of 5' and a rear setback of
zero, and also includes a 'zoning approved under ordinance 4803' stamp dated 9/1/93. See sheet A-1b
Other non-conforming or unusual conditions that do not require a variance.
Building height
The existing building (per approved 1993 plans) meets the requirements for max. building height for
slopes over 20 degrees. With the lowest point being calculated from the corner post supporting the
approved 1993 deck. The proposed new lower deck does not modify or change the current low point.
See A-3 for a detailed building height analysis.
Solar Access
1. The existing building does not meet the solar shadow requirements for Solar Access zone II.
The historic structure was built in 1910, prior to the establishment of solar access areas, and therefore
is exempt from those requirements.
2. The proposed porch and deck do not cast a solar shadow beyond of the shadow cast by the existing
historic structure, or cast a shadow onto non-buildable areas of adjacent lots. Thus are insubstantial
breaches and are therefore exempt. See A-1b for a solar shadow analysis.
excerpt BRC 9-9-17 (d) (3) Insubstantial Breaches and Existing Structures: Insubstantial breaches of the basic solar access
protection or of the protection provided by a solar access permit are exempt from the application of this section. A structure in
existence on the date of establishment of an applicable solar access area, or structures and vegetation in existence on the date of
issuance of an applicable solar access permit, are exempt from the application of this section. For purposes of this section, structures
are deemed to be in existence on the date of issuance of a development permit authorizing its construction.
Floodplain
Base flood elevation = 5330.0' per 2018 I.S.P. survey
The high water mark for 2013 flood = 5327.73' per 2018 I.S.P. survey
Elevation of the proposed entry porch is 5358.5' (28.5' above the B.F.E.)
Elevation of the proposed lower deck is 5340.2'. (10.2' above the B.F.E.)
Wetland Buffer
The proposed entry porch is outside of all wetland buffer zones. The proposed lower deck is within the
wetlands outer buffer, but outside of the wetlands high functioning inner buffer. See A-1
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1601 Hillside Road - photos of exterior taken June 2019
From Hillside Road, looking North West @ Entry Porch From Hillside Road, looking North towards Lower Deck
Standing on Grade @ edge of existing deck - looking West Standing on Grade @ 25' low point - looking South
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JACQUES ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES128 KATIE LANEGOLDEN, CO 80403303-642-2320contact : KEN JACQUES
zoning
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property description
Lots 5-9 incl. Block 1Shattucks Hillside Parkand land adj. North toBoulder Creek per 974424-4/71
property address
1601 Hillside RoadBOULDER, CO, 80302
floor area totals
description existingFINISHEDSPACE
existingUNFINISHEDSPACE
lower floor
finished space
proposed walkway/deck
1283 sq ft
SUB TOTAL, principle bldg 3345 sq ft
182 sq ft
TOTAL FLOOR AREA = 3745 SQ FT
GROSS FLOOR AREA, MEASURED TO OUTSIDEFACE OF FRAME OR FOUNDATION WALL.
general contractor
to be decided
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frontsiderearmax. ht
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
PENDERGRAST AND ASSOCIATES765 32nd STREETboulder, CO 80302303-417-1706contact : STEVE PENDERGRAST
mike mcalpine1601 hillside roadboulder, co 80302303-875-1965contact : MIKE MCALPINE
OWNER
mid level floor
finished space
1623 sq ft
upper level floor
finished space
uncov. rear deck
proposed entry deck
SUB TOTAL, exist. unfinished 742 sq ft
tot. bldg cov. = 1939 sq ft
max far = 5248 sq ft
max bldg cov = 4142 sq ft
400 sq ft
87 sq ft
1001 sq ft
105 sq ft
95 sq ft
car port
237 sq ft
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2. New Upper Level Entry Porch
Provide new smaller deck per HIS2019-00262 - new deck to match footprint of historic entry shown in 1940 photo & tax records.- new railing per approved detail.- footprint of new deck shall not extend past exterior walls of existing house at South & East sides.
2. New Lower Level Deck
Provide new smaller deck/walkway per HIS2019-00262.- max. 5' wide- provide new railing per approved detail.
1. Remove Existing Decks: built w/o permit 2011
Remove existing deck, joists, and railings per condition ofapproved Landmark Alteration Certificate: HIS 2019-00262.
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remove existing
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covered balcony refurbished with 1993 permit
- replace rail with approved picket rail
uncovered deck built 2011 w/o permit - reduce footprint as show
provide new approved post and wire railing
office
storage proposed wood
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on grade
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walls to remain
replace
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1. Replace railing at exist. lower level balcony with new
approved picket rail, matching new rail @ entry.
2. Remove existing lower deck built without permit in 2011.
3. Provide new lower level deck with reduced footprint, as show.
Overall width of new deck max. 5'. Provide new approve post
and wire rail per detail XX.
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Hillside Road
existing gravel road
no sidewalks
Proposed modifications @ Existing Upper Deck
1. Reduce size to match 1940's photo, deck edges
to be flush with corners of house.
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SCALE: 1" = 20'1 Site Plan with Setbacks
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"3 Proposed Lower Deck
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"2 Proposed Upper Entry Porch
SCALE: 1" = 20'4 Solar Shadow Analysis
test
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Zero setback to
proposed deck
4' setback to
foundation
5' setback to
entry patio
Approved 1993
building permit
PMT1993-06595
Copy of Site Plan
sheet 1, from 1993
Approved Permit
PMT1993-06595
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BO Grade Beam
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Middle Floor
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Upper Floor
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25.00'50.16' O.A. adjusted height w/r to proposed deck 25.00'5.00'52.45' overall height w/r to 1993 deck29°
average slope across building footprintrise (23.2' ) / run (42.7' )= 54% or 28° slope
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2 Middle Floor
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5 TO Ridge
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121'-7 1/2"
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TO Ridge
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Middle Floor
Lower Floor
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Proposed Lower Deck Existing 1993 Deck
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SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"1 South Elevation - Front
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"2 East Elevation - Right
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"3 West Elevation - Left
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"4 North Elevation - Rear
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Lower Level
covered balcony
per 1993 permit
new deck
with reduced
footprint
DN 3 risers
@ 6" each
remove existing
timber & wire rail
replace with approved
picket rail per detail 1/A-3
covered balcony refurbished with 1993 permit
- replace rail with approved picket rail
uncovered deck built 2011 w/o permit - reduce footprint as show
provide new approved post and wire railing
office
laundry
mech
crawl space
storage proposed wood
post & wire rail
per detail 5/A-4
existing
concrete patio
on grade
existing stone
rubble retaining
walls to remain
replace
exist. window
with new door
edge of
exist.
window
existing
F.P. flue
downspout
& vents
outline of exist deck - to be removed
Proposed modifications @ Existing Lower Deck
1. Replace railing at exist. lower level balcony with new
approved picket rail, matching new rail @ entry.
2. Remove existing lower deck built without permit in 2011.
3. Provide new lower level deck with reduced footprint, as show.
Overall width of new deck max. 5'. Provide new approve post
and wire rail per detail XX.
master bedroom
bedroom
bedroombedroom
bathbath
bath
no proposed changes
at this level
9'-7 1/2"9'-1 1/8"5'-6 1/8"4'-0"
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entry porch
living
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entry
kitchen
dining
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existing gravel road
no sidewalks
family room
carport
nook
uncovered
deck
Existing uncovered deck
shows in 1920's photo
and 1993 building permit.
To remain undisturbed .
Proposed modifications @ Existing Upper Deck
1. Reduce size to match 1940's photo, deck edges
to be flush with corners of house.
2. Replace timber and wire rail with approved rail
per detail 1/A-8
3. Provide new stair as shown.outline of exist deckto be removedDN 2@ 7"SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"1 3D View from Hillside Road
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"2 3D View looking West
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"3 3D View looking North West
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"4 Overall Lower Floor Plan
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"5 Overall Middle Floor Plan
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"6 Overall Upper Floor Plan
proposedentry porch
railing @lower deck
proposedentry porch
proposedlower deck
exist. dog run
existing 1993 deck
proposedentry porch
proposedlower deck
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existingdog run
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
ACTION MINUTES
November 14, 2019, 5 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
Board Members Present: Jack Rudd (Chair), Cherie Goff, Jill Lester, David
Schafer, Michael Hirsch
Board Members Absent: None
City Attorney Representing Board: Erin Poe
Staff Members Present: Robbie Wyler, Cindy Spence, James Hewat
1. CALL TO ORDER:
J. Rudd called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. BOARD HEARINGS:
A. Docket No.: BOZ2019-21
Address: 1900 King Avenue
Applicant: Julie Bellanca
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to construct a new rear addition to an existing
non-standard single-family house, the applicant is requesting a variance to both the rear
(south) yard setback and side adjacent to street (east) yard setback along Camden Place in
order to meet the minimum setback requirements for principal structures in the RL-1
zoning district. The resulting south setback will be approximately 3 feet where 25 feet is
required and approximately 53 feet exists today. The resulting east setback will be
approximately 13 feet (at the closest point) where 25 feet is required and approximately
20.5 exists today. The subject east side yard is adjacent to Camden Place and requires a
25-foot setback due to the adjacent property fronting on the same street. 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:
There were no questions from the board.
Applicant’s Presentation:
Julie Bellanca, the applicant, presented the item to the board.
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Board Questions:
Julie Bellanca, the applicant, and J. Hewat answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
• M. Hirsch understood the need and conversion of the interior to a more livable space and
said he would be approving this item.
• J. Lester approved of removing the existing carport and that the home would be aligned
with the adjacent lot. She would be in support.
• C. Goff agreed.
• D. Schafer said it would comply with the constraints. He does not have any objections.
• J. Rudd approved of the quality of the design, acknowledged BOZA is not a design
board, and was in support.
Motion:
On a motion by J. Lester, seconded by D. Schafer, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
approved 5-0 the application (Docket BOZ2019-21) as submitted.
B. Docket No.: BOZ2019-22
Address: 1030 6th Street
Applicant: Kari & Charles Armstrong
Setback 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.
Staff Presentation:
R. Wyler presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
There were no questions from the board.
Applicant’s Presentation:
Stephanie Ridgeway, the architect, presented the item to the board.
Board Questions:
There were no questions from the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
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Board Discussion:
• M. Hirsch said he does see the merits of the lower structure.
• C. Goff said that usable front porches are encouraged, and this will be conveyed to the
neighborhood.
Motion:
On a motion by M. Hirsch, seconded by J. Lester, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
approved 5-0 the application (Docket BOZ2019-22) as submitted.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by J. Lester, seconded by M. Hirsch, the Board of Zoning Adjustments
voted 5-0 to approve the September 12, 2019 minutes.
B. Matters from the Board
• D. Schafer informed the board that will be absent from the December BOZA
meeting.
C. Matters from the City Attorney
There were no matters from the City Attorney.
D. Matters from Planning and Development Services
There were no matters from the Planning and Development Services.
i. Letter to Council
• The board created a subcommittee to begin drafting the letter to include topics
regarding ADUs, staff empowerment and up-zoning. The subcommittee will
include J. Rudd and J. Lester.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:02 P.M
APPROVED BY
_________________________________
Board Chair
_________________________________
DATE
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City of Boulder
City Council
November 8, 2019
Dear Boulder Board and Commission Members:
At the end of each year, the Boulder City Council requests input on next year's goals and
objectives from the city's boards and commissions. Your input is considered in setting the
council and city staff's annual work plan at their January retreat. As appointed officials of our
community, you are necessarily aware of a spectrum of topics and issues.
Below, please find this year's questions. You need not limit your responses to the area of
expertise of your board/commission. Each board/commission may provide a single set of
responses or, if preferred, each member can provide an individual response (if the latter, please
submit all of the member responses in a single packet).
In order for council to benefit from your input, please provide your input via your board
secretary, no later than the close of business on Thursday, December 12.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Mary Young
Bob Yates
Council Retreat Committee
1. What do you think the City’s top three priorities should be for the 2020-2021 work plan?
2. How do your suggestions connect back to the work of your specific board or commission?
3. Are there additional boards or commissions that should weigh in on those issues?
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