Item 2A - Approval of 04.11.23 Draft BOZA MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
ACTION MINUTES
April 11, 2023
Virtual
Board Members Present: Jill Lester, Katie Crane,
Nikki McCord, Marine Siohan, Drew Eisenberg
Board Members Absent:
City Attorney Representing Board: Erin Poe
Staff Members Present: Robbie Wyler, Devin Saunders
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Interim J. Lester called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
2. BOARD HEARINGS:
A. Docket No.: BOZ2023-00004
Address: 1951 Alpine Avenue
Applicant: Kyle Akin & Amanda McKeon
Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to recognize and permit an approximately 72
square foot detached sauna structure within the property’s front (south) yard, the
applicants are requesting a variance to the front yard landscape setback standards for
accessory structures in the RL-1 zoning district. The resulting front yard setback will be
approximately 3.5 feet where 55 feet is required, and 3.5 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:
R. Beegles & K. Akin presented the item to the board.
Public Hearing:
No one from the public addressed the board.
Board Discussion:
N. McCord noted that the order of operation for this application permit could have been better
and struggled with this variance. She noted that criteria H1C is her main point for not supporting
this variance.
K. Crane offered that she is in favor of approving this variance and she believes this is a
reasonable ask.
M. Siohan noted leaning toward N. McCord’s position and felt that the criteria H1C is not met.
D. Eisenberg referred to criteria 1C and asked for clarification on the reasonable development
aspect of the criteria. He noted that a lesser variance may be possible and addressed concerns on
how this will impact the character of the area. He also noted that he feels the topography could
be developed.
J. Lester noted that she is familiar with this site, and it is a very difficult site. She also noted that
this is a sincere error and that the shed code can be confusing. She also noted that due to the
typography of this site, she believes this does meet the threshold for reasonable accommodation.
On a motion by N. McCord and seconded by M. Siohan, the Board of Zoning Adjustment voted
5-0 to issue a continuance on this item for 6 months from this meeting date.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by K. Crane and seconded by N. McCord, the Board of Zoning
Adjustments voted 3-0 (M. Siohan & D. Eisenberg abstain) to approve the March 14,
2023 BOZA minutes.
B. Matters from the Board
On a motion by K. Crane and seconded by M. Siohan, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
voted 5-0 to nominate and elect J. Lester to the Chair position for 2023.
On a motion by K. Crane and seconded by M. Siohan, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
voted 5-0 to nominate and elect N. McCord to the Vice-Chair position for 2024.
C. Matters from the City Attorney
There were no matters from the City Attorney.
D. Matters from Planning and Development Services
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION
REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:39 P.M
APPROVED BY
Board Chair
DATE