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00 - Cover Sheet - Board of Zoning Adjustment - 5/10/2012dam:'' CITY OF BOULDER BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2012 TIME: Meeting to begin at 5 p.m. PLACE: 13 Street Conference Room, 1720 13 Street 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 Docket No.: 2012 -04 Address: 736 Maxwell Applicant: Tom Shook Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to construct an addition to an existing single family residence located in the Mapleton Historic District, the applicant is requesting a variance to the rear yard and side yard adjacent street setback requirements of the RL -1 zoning district. The resulting rear yard setback will be 18' -0" where 25' -0" is required and 15' -8" currently exists. The resulting side yard adjacent street setback will be I P -0" where 25' -0" is required and 1P- 0" currently exists. Section of the Land Use Regulations to be modified: Section 9 -7 -1, BRC 1981. 3. GENERAL DISCUSSION A. Approval of Minutes The April 12, 2012 BOZA minutes are scheduled for approval. B. Matters from the Board C. Matters from the City Attorney D. Matters from Planning and Development Services 4. ADJOURNMENT For more information call Brian Holmes, Meghan Lawson or Diane Up" at 303 -441 -1880 or via c -mail holmesbnn.ci.boulder.co.us Board packets are available at the Boulder Public Main Library's Reference Desk, or at the Planning Department reception area. * * * SEE REVERSED SIDE FOR MEETING GUIDELINES * * * 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. CITY OF BOULDER BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT ACTION MINUTES April 12, 2012 5 p.m. 13` Street Conference Room, 1720 13" Street Board Members Present: City Attorney Representing Board Staff Members Present: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Laura Coates, Ellen McCready, Michael Hirsch, Elizabeth Hondorf, Thomas Krueger, Erin Poe Meghan Lawson, Diane Lopez E. Hondorf called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. M. Hirsch read the oath of office into the record. 2. BOARD HEARINGS: A. Docket No.: 2012 -03 Address: 1335 Elder Avenue Applicant: Brian and Helen Horsfield Setback Variance: As part of a proposal to construct an addition to an existing single family residence, the applicant is requesting a variance to the rear yard setback requirement of the RL -1 zoning district. The resulting. rear yard setback will be�5'4" where 25' -0" is required and 12' -6" currently exists. Section orthe Land Use Regulations to be modified: Section 9 -7 -1, SRC 1981. Staff Presentation M. Lawson presented the item to the board and provided the board with updated maximum floor area ratio and building coverage worksheet. Applicant's Presentation Brian and Helen Horitield, owners of 1335 Elder Ave., and Corey Neilson, architect for the owners, presented the item to the board. Public Hearing Reid Williams, 3000 Jefferson Street, lives directly north of the property. He was concerned about public safety with regard to fire safety and access when reducing required setbacks. Board Discussion The board discussed fire access and the current and future location of the shed. Motion On a motion by E. McCready, seconded by L. Coates, the Board of Zoning Adiustment approved (5 -0J the application (Docket 2012 -03) as submitted. 3. GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. Approval of Minutes On a motion by E. McCready, seconded by T. Krueger the Board of Zonin Adiustment approved (4 -0,) the March 8, 2012 minutes. B. Matters from the Board Chair — L.Coates nominated T. Krueger chali, seconded by E. McCready: The board approved the nomination (5 -0). _ Vice Chair — T. Krueger nominated E. Hondorf viee,cltair, seconded by L. Coates. The board approved the nomination (5 -0). C. Matters from the City Attorney _ None. D. Matters from Staff 505 College variance raluest may come back'to the board in May 2012. 4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the board at this time, BY MOTION REGULARLY ADOPTED, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:53 P.M. APPROVED BY DATE Page 2 of 2 Rwiscd Oct. 2009 fooAi City of Boulder Planning and Development Services 1739 Broadway, third floor • PO Box 791 • Boulder, CO 80306 Phone: 303-441 -1880 • Fax: 303 -44.1 -3241 • Web: boulderplandevelopmet B OZA APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4:00 P.M. ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. MEETING DATE IS 5:00 P.M. O N THE SE THURSDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH. VARIA APPLICATION Submittal of inaccurate or incomplete information will result in rejection of the application. GENERAL DATA (To be completed by the,applicant.) • Street Address or General Location of Property: Ja6z AWWELI- AVE r 91 W14 F3 • Legal Description: Lot Block Subdivision (Or attach description.) • Existing Use of Property: • Description of proposal: *Total floor area of existing building: *Total floor area proposed: *Building coverage existing: *Buildin coves e proposedi *Building height existing: *Buildinq height proposed: *See definitions in Section 9 -16 -1, B.R.C. 1981. ♦ Name of Owner: 're2M • Addre F-LL -AVE-- Telephone: 3r> 2 ; , •t�18. 2 ✓ - 4(c1 City: State: cG> Zip Code: FAX: ♦ Name of Contact (if other than owner): j - 9. Yv1ELF- ; � - 449;;G 1 - • Address: 7/ &212 W &YP- • Telephone : 4795 .1'452 • City: AAACEaj State: 6A Zip Code: ?Pl -11 FAX: STAFF USE ONLY Doc. No. Date Filed Zone Hearing Date Application received by: Date Fee Paid Misc. Rect # 0 APPLICATION TYPES a Setback Variance Fj Sign Variance Mobile Home Spacing Variance APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS As a minimum the following items MUST be attached and hereby made a part of this pl�¢tot erthzn oyvAe , t#iewratten "consenl,of the owners of E[�e pFoprty' 1"�`�'tS�c,(iQts� var,�nitie,iS cerju�sf2�s . � .' ✓.. An Improvement Location Certificate or Site Improvement Survey and legal description by a registered surveyor (11 copies) A site development plan including building heights, set acks, and proposed floor area (11 copies); A demolition plan differentiating between proposed and remaining portions of the structure (11 copies); ✓ A written statement thoroughly addressing the criteria for approval - see following pages (11 copies); ✓. Any other information pertinent to the request (11 copies); An application fee (as prescribed in Section 4- 20-43, B.R.C. 1981); Sign Posting Acknowledgement Form - see last.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 submit a posting affidavit within 10 days of the date of application. Failure to submit the affidavit may result in the postponement of the hearing date. NOTE: SEE SECTION 9- 2 -3(1), B.R.C. 1981 FOR VARIANCE EXPIRATION INFORMATION �I (r J ' Applicant / Owner Signature _ _ Date / r� Z 0 Board Of Zoning Adjustments Description of Proposal RE: 736 Maxwell Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80302 The north 85.3' of lots 1 and 2, except the west 2' thereof, block 3, Mapleton, County of Boulder, State of Colorado. Having received a Landmark Alteration Certificate from the Landmarks Design Review Committee for the design as submitted herein, the proposal is to: • remove the existing first floor rear yard additions; • within the original footprint of the prior additions, reconstruct a single story addition with full basement; • add an accessory building with a full basement; • connect the basement of the addition to the basement of the accessory building with an 11' x 12' basement whose "roof' will be below grade; • add an extension of the second floor, west wing, 6.5' to the south; • add three new dormers to the existing roof. Please see plans for dimensions and details. CHRISTOPHER MELTON ARCHITECT 761 NORTH AVENUE MACON GA 31211 478 743 -2949 Board Of Zoning Adjustments Statement addressing paragraphs 1, 4 and 5 under criteria for variances: (1)(A) (i) The lot is non - standard, measuring 48' x 85.3' (see site plan), and is a corner lot. North is Maxwell Ave. and 8th Street is east, thus creating three 25' set - backs; 25' front yard at Maxwell, 25' side yard at 8th, and 25' rear yard to the south, reducing the allow able foot print to 18' x 35.3'. (B) The majority of the lots in Mapleton subdivision are not non - standard. (C) The existing structure encroaches on the east side yard (8th Street side) by 14' (11' set- back) and on the south rear yard by 9.3 ' (15.7' set - back). The structure is recognized as a contributing building in the Mapleton Hills Historic District, and any demolition and re- construction must conform to the "General Design Guidelines for Boulder's Historic Districts," which are additionally confining. (D) The physical conditions outlined in (A) (B) and (C) above were pre- existing and were not created by the applicant. (4) The Landmark Design Review Committee determined that development of the design program in conforming locations on the lot would not satisfy the criteria set out in the General Design Guidelines for Boulder's Historic Districts. After reviewing the design as submitted herein, the Committee unanimously agreed that the intent of the Guidelines had been met with the least adverse impact on the original structure and the Mapleton Hills Historic District and supported the east side yard and rear yard set -back variance as proposed. (5) (A) This proposal will not alter the essential character of the Mapleton Hills Historic District. The original structure is to be restored. (B) This proposal does not substantially or permanently impair the reasonable enjoyment or development of the adjacent properties. The proposal will decrease the footprint of the principal structure, and the scale and proportion of the accessory building (garage) is in character with the neighbor's accessory buildings. (C) This proposal, when completed, will need to accommodate a family of three. The rooms remain minimal, the footprint of the principal structure actually decreases, and the accessory building (garage) provides one off street parking space to replace the one street space eliminated due to the curb cut. This represents the minimum variance that will aff ord relief and will be the least modification of the applicable set -back require- ments. (D) This proposal does not conflict with provisions of Section 9 -9 -17, "Solar," B.R.C. 1981. Please see attached solar access site plan. CHRISTOPHER MELTON ARCHITECT 761 NORTH AVENUE MACON GA 31211 478 743 -2949 6"VOW OF COIMNF-( T;4ePL.56 2 3 Ap3v,7-o 4k6� OWMHM� T, — 1 !L I \ I .4" I ff ro.• 1w,06 a..-Lit, inn rs lo2 —Apw— L —,Lop5qw- tgupow, TA bLL I LA ; fw- M V WA i1 2 A6 -f7p Ap A►41Y�� - WL&IZ APX--A 0�6 I MPROVEMENT SURVEY PLAT mionrtu"ei a Mu 0 a 2 STORY HOUSE 736 MAMNEI.L FF -100 11.1 M 43.00' ®I RI r e I E N. P• MOl W TM.MMREROi BB9 TB "b'N 315.09' 1 I 1 W R � I N Z 0 I �I gl � $1 I LOCATED IN SE I14 OF SECTION 25. TIN, R OF THE 6TH P. M., BOULDER COUNTY. COL DD PARDB.OBBCiirtplt IM NOR" AS 3S I OF LOTS I uuE, aax y MW,(ipL EM TEST 2.06 REST O L01 YryyL TV W BOLLLLIEII 41A1E 6 G4 G£4 m11 °° crar Y[ML�ixRZ rE s " YIm mu "NET o aolm ripl p�L M1I ��plYpT9 /)RAW'E�T�YV�iWpr.1Y{Ff�lO11W1E EATEE.1 TE L.F . I 6 ® 1fI M BMWV. T1E EENTERIIE OF MAMELL AVENUE AS BEARING NORM B9'45'49'FASi TPREVIWE RECORDED SURVEY ILSbB -0073) AND BEING MONLMENTEO AS SHOW IEREON. mm THE CLIENT ASKED TO TO SOME OF THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE AOIOINING LOT TO BE APPROXIMATELY SHOWN HEPEON TIIE CLIENT 010 NOT NISI TO HAVE EASEMENT RESEARCHED OR SHOWN X -F0. INTSECTIOI MEN. 0 - SET N MAR N /CAP FENCE �' =1a GTI GPP. oIRiD. MPoL SON. - 'I SU RVEYM nEffm1A 72. I R6iHr �AfIFY 1WT p YRII Mfg 19YINEYED TE PAIQL spw IEIEpM a uo TMAT Txro PAr lmnlmr TIE TIE iF.9LT8 � SAID lIRWEY Ta TIE asr ff Nr Alnam�. WWlIRT P. HAMILTON =OROE 1EPISIRWTIp1 NO. ISSUE 1IMSI VEMW SURVEY PLAT PMT OF LO13 1 L 2 RLLX A IWRETW CdM1Y OF CG LOER STATE OF C¢CNIA. CLAW: TOM SHOOK CREST SATIEYING 121% LINCOLN STREET LM9YOMr. CSLW.JO' 80001 P W3691 T 1170 4551 f OF S MEMORANDUM Brian Holmes, Zoning Administrator TO: Meghan Lawson, Asst. Zoning Administrator Board of Zoning Adjustment FROM: James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner DATE May 4 1 h, 2012 RE: Requested variance at 736 Maxwell Avenue, (Mapleton Hill Historic District). Background: The building at 736 Maxwell Avenue was likely constructed about 1895 and is located within and contributing to the Mapleton Hill Historic District. Research indicates that during the late nineteenth century it served as a boarding house. On April 18 2012 the Landmarks design review committee (Ldre) reviewed and issued a landmark alteration certificate (LAC) for the requested addition to the house. In its review, the board found that the mass, scale, height, architectural style, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of color, and materials used the proposed one -story and 2nd story addition was consistent with the design guidelines for the Mapleton Hill historic district and Landmark Alteration Certificate standards for contributing buildings. The proposal calls for the removal of the non- historic siding to reveal the original clapboard and restoration of missing elements on the front porch of the house. The Landmarks Board's Recommendation: Section 9- 2- 3(h)(4) of the Boulder Revised Code states that a variance should be considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustment if the property is historically designated and that, if the property were developed in conformity with the provisions of the code, the resulting development would have "an adverse impact" upon the historic character of the building. The basis for granting a landmark alteration certificate for the current design was based upon its consideration that constructing additions in the a conforming location would be inappropriate and have an adverse affect upon the house per Section 9.23(h)(4) of the B.R.C. The current proposal is consistent with the historic preservation ordinance and the General Design Guidelines and Mapleton Hill Design Guidelines. To this end, the Ldre expresses support for the requested variance from Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) under criterion 4. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 303.441.3207. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Building Coverage Worksheet Applicants for new residential construction and additions in the RR -1, RR -2, RE, and RL -1 zoning districts, and applicants for new residential construction and additions for single,fanaily dwellings in the RL-2 and RMX -I zoning districts, including both principal and accesson- buildings, are required to complete and submit this worksheet with your building permit applicalion. Calculate the Maximum Floor Area and Building Coverage for your lot: Calculate the total Floor Area for your project. b r eP d+l x o1Ye - lvlaxinnnn Flour Area - Maximum Building Covera re s Amount ofFlopr Arerthnt c..noihrasv to im4v PAR Existing (sf) Calculate the total Floor Area for your project. b r eP d+l rn•9- 1G,1 „U.R.C: 1931 Amount ofFlopr Arerthnt c..noihrasv to im4v PAR Existing (sf) I Proposed (sf) Total (sf) Level 1 0 O ('1. Peri meter above 36” Level 2 1 0 tp44 Hirh Volume Space sf Level 3 li h Volume 5 ace sf Level Hi 0h volume S)eC.e (sf1 z }` 1 , . i „ 111 ;w FAR :t Access 1 O D Accesso Accessory 3 ? Calculate the total Building Coverage for yore project r dq &Q, BRC'I. - Existing (sf) Proposed (sf) Total (so 00 1 - - T � J Principal -Fro porch tnfal area �O Accessory 1 1 2,00 O Additional porch total area yt t Accessory 2 - Accessory 3 TOTAL 10 all In general, projects with contributing floor area or building coverage that is greater than 80% of the allowed maximum will require detailed and dimensioned building plans showing floor area and building coverage calculations for each building on the lot, including accessory buildings, and will be required to use an Improvement Survey Plat (LS.P.) or Land Survey Plat (L.S.P.) to determine lot area. Projects that are permitted to use an Improvement Location Certificate (I.L.C.) will be required to submit a supplemental Lot Area Declaration Form, signed by a licensed surveyor, architect, or engineer. area ueauruuun: 1, the undersigned, take fall responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the above information. I understand that incomplete or inaccurate information may result in significant delays in the issuance ofa building permit, or the possible revocation of buildingpermit. Print Name: Signature: ' Title: (e.g. Owner, Architect, Contractor, etc. HIS2012 -00065 Landmark Alteration Certificate Granted to Tom Shock For the property at 736 Maxwell Avenue This 18 day of April, 2012 The following alterations have been approved. Rehabilitation of and addition to contributing house and construction of accessory building under 340 sq. ft., as detailed on landmark alteration certificate drawings dated 04.18.2012. Signed By: &i Advisory Board Member -� , -- tko Historic Expires 180 days from date shown. Issuance of this certificate does not exempt the applicant from complying with all City codes, including land use and building code.