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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Board Of Appeals - Minutes - 03/09/19890 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Regular Meeting - 8:45 A.M. March 9, 1989 Minutes The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held on Thursday, March 9, 1989 at 8:45 A.M. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall HuddlesoRo(Huddll wason wans eyed tyonlyrformtheslasttaster, Wilmarth and appeal�� Boardmembers absent: Thede, Nelson. Staff present: Barnes, Zeigler Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9 1989 Approved as Published The minutes of the February 9, 1989 regular meeting were unanimously approved. Appeal #1908. Section 29-2-3 (1), pg-203 (2)129-203 (5) by Sheila Merrill, otential bu er 311E Magnolia Approved "---The variance would reduce; 1) the required lot area for a Bed and Break- fast in the RH zone from 12,000 square feet to 950yarduaresetbafeet, 2)ck the lot width from 100 feet to 50 feet, 3) the side ent from 10 feet to 5 feet on the east side, and, 4) the side yard setback from 10 feet to 7.8 feet on the west side. he east side setback reduction would also accommodate a one-story addition on the east side of the build- ing. The Bed and Breakfast facility would have five beds. ---Petitioner's statement of hardship: The lot and building are existing. The lot was platted with only 50 feet of width and 9500hsquare profeet oaddlot area. There is no additional land available to buy. tion would line up with the existing east wall of the building which is 5 feet from thewallsu lot line tline. This would facilitate ease of construction, and lini ---Staff comments: None." The attached letter from Mr. McClelland was received. One notice was returned. Peter Barnes showed the Board slides of the property. He pointed out the buildings at the rear of the property will be demolished and five parking spaces will be added. The code requires four parking spaces, three for the guests and one for the owner. He addressed Mr. McClelland's concerns in his letter. Mr. Barnes discussed the concerns regarding the alley and drainage with Engineering and Storm Drainage. Both departments said that there isn't anything they can do about thesalleys, such ast paving, create tdrainage problems.saBothhadepartmentsntfelt 0 ZBA Minutes Page 2 that the Bed and Breakfast is a low impact use and shouldn't create any prob- lems. Demolition of the buildings at the rear of the property should help the drain- age problem. If Ms. Merrill paves the parking area, she will have to work with Storm Drainage so that the run off doesn't deteriorate the alley. If she puts gravel in the parking area, it will help the drainage problem consider- ably. Mr. Barnes said he talked to Mr. McClelland about his letter. Mr. McClelland indicated that his only concern is the parking. He has no problem with the use. Sheila Merrill passed out architectural elevations to the Board. She told the Board that she had a neighborhood meeting and felt the neighbors were very supportive of the proposed use. The addition will be flush with the previous addition and the existing house. Changes will be made to the roof line in order to cover the deck and new siding is being added. The addition increases the square footage of the house to approximately 3000 square feet. Ray Nauta lives east of 311 E. Magnolia and spoke in favor of the variance. He and his wife attended the neighborhood meeting and were very impressed with what Ms. Merrill is planning to do with the house. They had some concerns about the parking but approve of the rear parking that she will be providing. There was no opposition to the variance. Boardmember Lawton thanked Ms. Merrill for arranging the neighborhood meeting before the Zoning Board meeting. It was nice to have everyone informed about the changes. He said the Bed and Breakfast is a good use for this neighbor- hood and the improvements are a good addition to the home. He made a motion to approve the variance for the hardship stated. Boardmember Wilmarth sec- onded the motion. Yeas: Lawton, Lancaster, Wilmarth. Nays: None. Motion carried 3-0. Appeal N1909. Section 29-203 (1), 29-203 (2), 29-472 (b), 29-492 (3)(c) by Will and Nancy Moir, potential buyers, 430 W. Mountain - Approved "---The variance would reduce: 1) the required lot area for a Bed and Break- fast in the RH zone from 12,000 square feet to 6,720 square feet, 2) the lot width from 100 feet to 60 feet, and 3) the street side setback along Sherwood St. from 15 feet to 11.4 feet. The variance would also allow one parking space to be located closer to the street than the building set- back. The Bed and Breakfast would have three guest rooms and the existing basement apartment would remain. Adequate parking is provided. ---Petitioner's statement of hardship: The lot and building are existing. There is no additional land available to buy. The one parking stall located closer to the street than the building is behind an existing con- crete wall which hides the stall from the street. ZBA Minutes Page 3 --- Staff comments: None." There was one notice returned and no letters received. Mr. Moir now resides at 940 W. Mountain and has loved old houses for many years. He is looking for a business venture for his wife. Friends in Seattle that own a Bed and Breakfast said to be successful one needs a quality home and the need to be isolated is essential. At 430 West Mountain they would have a quality home and there is a full apartment in the basement which could be used as their home. Their intention is to live upstairs initially and when the business builds up they would move into the apartment downstairs. They will be doing some landscaping changes but nothing else to the exterior of the house. Mr. Moir said they will have three bedrooms and possibly use a fourth one that is currently in the attic. For fire regulations, a second floor escape route needs to be provided. Peter Barnes pointed out that a change of use certificate of occupancy will have to be provided at 430 W. Mountain and also 311 E. Magnolia if the Bed and Breakfast actually takes place. The certificate of occupancy must be obtained within six months, otherwise, the variance will expire. Boardmember Lawton made a motion to approve appeal #1909 for the hardship pleaded. The motion was seconded by Boardmember Wilmarth. Yeas: Lawton, Wilmarth, Lancaster, Huddleson. Nays: None. Approved 4-0. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Frank Lancaster, Chairman Peter Barnes, Staff Liaison