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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 Staff Report BOA 06.25.18Garfield County Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Exhibits Gorman Setback Variance ( F i le VARA-O 2-1 8-8620) Public Hearing - June 25,2018 Applicants: James Gorman, Lesley Gorman, Donald Gorman, and Jacqueline Edgerly L-L Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 1 Public Notice Hearino lnformation Form & Attachments 2 Garfield Countv Land Use and Development Code, as amended 3 Garfield Countv Comprehensive Plan of 2030 4 Aoolication 5 Staff Reoort 6 Staff Presentation 7 Referral Comments from Garfield County Road and Bridge, Dated Mav 10.2018 8 Referral Comments from Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District Dated Mav 1 1,2018 I Referral Comments from Mountain Cross Engineering, Dated May 29, 2018 10 Referral Comments from Garfield County Building Department, Dated May 9, 2018 11 Applicant Email discussinq location of shed, Dated June 12,2018 \L OLle to Nrli.e l3 ,[)onlJ. {, ?-b\i. \\a^*i'.. J\o{i.e \*tlr,,\ a"[io, ?ot-t Itl le- €ro,,, ll4^nL 4;d. Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner REQUEST APPLICANT / OWNER LOCATION SITE DATA ACCESS Setback Variance James Gorman, Lesley Gorman, Donald Gorman, and Jacqueline Edgerly 31 Sopris Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623 0.323 Acres Parcel No. 239328313004 Sopris Avenue Residential / Urban (RU)EXISTING ZONING I. PROPOSAL The Applicant owns a0.323 acre parcel in the Satank area, west of Carbondale and accessed off of Sopris Drive. The property is currently improved with one single-story frame house surrounding a manufactured home, a garage, fences, and 3 sheds. The applicant has recently built fences that exceed the required height allowed in the setback. Because the property is a corner lot and must take Front Yard Setbacks from adjacent Right-of-Way, the house has been built in the setback. Setback requirements in the Residential/Urban zone District are 25'in the Front Yard Setback and 10'in Side Yard Setbacks. A fence may be located in the Front Yard Setback in the Residential/Urban zone district if it does not exceed 3' and in the Side Yard Setback if it does not exceed 6'. llPage Site Plan coaill?r nolD r 06 Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner ntgl IIF x --.. .......-o-*-...,,- ;t H t 14 4 EF T2"'-. B'Y ,/ 'r ---:-----------(!- - I r. lhl..ra;.\ll\ rbtht\s$s\tr\q\\h\h\b t *6 si i;Et *fi 2lPage Gorman Variance Boa rd or oo" ;T,",J[ ;'"i:i 33iffi !I. HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION The Gorman property consists of one 1680 square foot manufactured home that was built on the property in 1967. Based on County records, it appears that the manufactured home was moved in 1982 (building permit 1637). The permit indicates that the file was closed in 1984 with no Certificate of Occupancy. Consultation with the Chief Building Official indicated that at that time a CO was likely not issued because the manufactured home was originally built in 1967 and under prior Building Codes, manufactured homes were often not issued CO's. The permit for the house was closed and there was no record of enforcement activity from the County. The house is built within 12' of the property line as indicated by the Building Permit issued at the time. lt appears, based on staff research of the Land Use Code in place that the required setback was not taken from both property lines. The applicant recently built a fence within the setback. Prior to fence construction, the property owner spoke wlth Garfield County and received misinformation as to whether or not a 6' fence could be built in the Front Yard Setback. The applicant then proceeded to build the fence based on that information. Because the lot is bordered on two sides by a public right-of-way, the lot is required to meet front-yard setbacks on both sides. ln the Residential / Urban district where the property is located, a fence may only be 3' tall in the front yard setback. The side yard setback - where the newly constructed 6'7" fence is located - is required to be no higher than 6'. The applicant has requested a variance for both these fences as well as an associated gate. ln other zone districts, applicants may apply for an Administrative review to increase the height of the fence. This is not permitted in the Residential / Urban District, but is being considered by staff as part of a future Text Amendment. ln staff's review of the application the site plan showed that three sheds were possibly located in the setback. Since initial review it has been determined that the northernmost shed is compliant with setback requirements (Exhibit 11). The other two sheds are located in the setback and the applicant has included them as part of the variance request. One of those sheds is a well shed and the other is a storage shed. Both do not appear on the Assessor Records until 1985. ln summary, the applicant is requesting a variance for two sheds, the house, the fences, and an associated unbuilt gate. III. REFERRAL COMMENTS Staff referred the application to the following agencies and County Departments for their review and comment. Comments received are attached as exhibits and incorporated into the memorandum where applicable. Garfield Countv Road and Bridqe (Exhibit 7):- The new fence does not obstruct site distance at the intersection of Sopris and County Road 106. Road and Bridge has no concerns with the variance. Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (Exhibit 8): - No issues identified Mountain Cross Enqineerinq (Exhibit 9):- The Applicant should research and verify what utilities and/or easements exist in the 25' setback 3lPage Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner Garfield County Buildino Department (Exhibit 10):- Fence does not require a building permit as it is less than 7' Agencies who did not respond to the request for comments include the following: Town of Carbondale and Holy Cross Energy Public Comment No public comments have been received on the application at this time. IV. REVIEW CRITERIA Variances require that all of the standards be met for a finding of approval. Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Variance Request for the House, the utility shed, and the portion of the fence in the Front Yard Setback. Staff does not recommend approval of the Variance Request for the storage shed, the fence in the side yard setback and the gate. Section 4-115 C., Review Criteria. The following standards shall be satisfied for approval of a request for a variance from specific regulatory provisions of this Code: 1. Special Circumstances or Conditions Exist. One or more of the following circumstances or conditions exist with respect to the specific property: a. Exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the property at the time of the enactment of the regulation in question; Staff Comment: The lot is neither narrow, shallow nor irregularly shaped. The tot is rectangutar in shape and approximately 156 feet by 90 feet. Exceptional topographic conditions of the property; and Staff Comment: Exceptional topographic conditions do not exist on the propefty Other extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions of the property. Staff Comment Reqardinq Location of the House: lt appears that in 1982, the appticant followed all required building procedures and review (Building Permit 1637). This resulted in a building permit being rssued that atlowed the house to be located 12' from the property tine and fhe subsequent closing of the permit- Staff's research of the code at that time, shows that the setback should have been larger than what was approved at that time. /f is possib/e that there was a different interpretation of setbacks at that time, but it is unclear from Staffs research of the 1978 Code. A building permit was issued for the location of the structure. b. c. 4lFage Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner Staff Comment Reqardinq the Utilitv Shed: The well shed appears on the 1982 building permit and was identified as fhe location from which the newly re-located house would use water. The well has been used since at least 1982 to supply water to the main residence, and well equipment is currently stored in the structure. Utilities are routinely located in sefbacks and the well shed contains infrastructure assocrafed with providing water to the existing residence, simitar to an electric transformer that may be located in the set back. Staff Comment Reqardinq the Fences: The applicant checked with County Staff and received incorrect information on the dimensions of the fence permitted within the setbacks. Based on this information, the applicant completed construction of the fences. A fence is permitted in the Front Yard Setback up to 3' in height and in the side yard setback up to 6' in height. The installed fence in the Front Yard Setback steps-down from 6' to 3'for the northern 32' in length. ln the side yard setback, the applicant has indicated the fence is 6'7". Because of the orientation of the applicant's house on a corner lot, cars driving on County Road 106 had a direct line of sight into the applicant's house prior to the fence being built. A 3' fence would not be high enough for the applicant to have privacy in the yard or the house. Because the property is a corner lot, it is required to take a Front Yard Setback on any property line that adioins a Right-of-Way. ln other zone districts, a fence may go through an Administrative Review process to be higher than what is required. sfaff is working on a proposed Code Amendment in this zone district to allow for a similar Administrative Review process. Additionally, the edge of pavement is approximately 12.5 feet from the property line according to Garfietd County GIS information. This setback from the pavement acfs as an additional buffer for the fence. Staff Comment Reoardinq Gate. and Storaqe Shed: The storage shed on the property is shown on the building permit that was rssued in 1982. lt atso does not appear on the County Assessor records until 1985. From a search of County records it appears that the location of the shed was never approved by the county and it has been built within the setback. Additionally, there are other locations on the propefty where a shed could be constructed and be compliant with required sefbacks. The gate has not been constructed by the applicant and a 3' gate could still be installed to enclose the yard. As such, no extraordinary or exceptional conditions exist regarding the gate or storage shed. Not a Result of the Actions of Applicant. The special circumstances and conditions have not resulted from any act of the Applicant. 2. 5lPage 3. Gorman Variance Boa rd of oo' 5T;:l: ;ii3i ]3 ii'# Staff Comment Reqardinq Location of the House. Utilitv Shed and Fences: As a building permit was rssued in 1982 for the relocation of the mobile home, the special circumstances were not the result of an act of the Applicant. Additionally, the building permit in 1982 clearly showed that the utility shed would house well infrastructure and would be used to supply water to the re-located structure. This permit uras r'ssued by the Building Department at that time. The applicant checked with Community Development staff prior to construction of the fence and received information that the fence could be constructed in the setback. None of these installations were a result of the actions of the applicant as the applicant took the correct sfeps with the County, prior to construction. Staff Comment Reqardinq Gate and Storaqe Shed: The applicant has not installed the gate. The applicant purchased the property with the existing sheds in location. Their location is not a result of the actions of the applicant. Strict Application Consequence. Because of the special circumstances and conditions found pursuant to section 4-115.C.1., the strict application of the regulation would result in peculiar and exceptional, practical difficulties to, or exceptional and undue hardship on, the owner of the property. Staff Comment Reqardinq Location of the House. Utilitv Shed and Fences: Strict application of the regulation results in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties on the applicant. Making the applicant remove the utility shed (that has been used as proposed on a building permit in 1982), the portion of the house in the setback (that was specifically approved by the County), and the fence in the Front Yard Setback would result in peculiar and exceptional difficulties. ln most other zone districts, an applicant is permitted to go through an Administrative Review process to apply for a fence that exceeds maximum height requirements. A Text Amendment to the Land Use Code has been proposed that allows for that review process in this zone district, however it has not been approved at this time. Additionally, because the property is a corner lot, a 3' fence in the Front Yard Setback, would not allow the applicant to shield the structure from the road and maintain privacy. The fence along the side yard setback is built to 6'7" as indicated on the site plan. Requiring this structure to be compliant with fence height requirements in setbacks, would not create a peculiar and exceptional difficulty for the property owner as a 6' tall fence is allowed in the side yard setback in this zone district. Staff Comment Reqardinq Location of Storaoe Shed and Gate: No special circumstances and conditions were found pursuant to Section 4-115.c.1 with regards to the storage shed and the gate. Variance is Necessary for Relief. The granting of the variance from the strict application of the provisions set forth in this Code is necessary to relieve the 4. 6lPage owner of the peculiar and exceptional, and undue hardship. Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner practical difficulties or exceptional Staff Comment Reqardinq Location of House, Utilitv Shed, and Fences: The variance rs necessa ry for relief from the identified difficulties on the propefty. Staff Comment Reqardina Storaqe Shed and Gate: As no practical difficulties have been identified the variance rs not necessary for reliet regarding the storage shed and gate. Not Detrimental to the Public Good. Granting the variance will not cause substantial detriment to the public good. Staff Comment: The issuance of a variance will not cause detriment to the public good. Ih,s ,s suppofted by referral comments from Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and the Road and Bridge Depaftment who indicated no issues with the proposed variance. No public comments have been received on the application at this time. Variance Will Not lmpair the County's zoning. Granting the variance will not substantially impair the intent and purpose of this Code. Staff Comment: Granting the variance would not be contrary to the code as it is limited to this one variance request and the unique circumstances of fhis application. V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds the variance criteria has been met for the house, utility shed, and the portion of the fence in the Front Yard Setback and recommends that the application be approved for those specific structures. Staff does not recommend approval of the variance for the fence in the Side Yard Setback, for the gate and for the existing storage shed. VI. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL lf the board approves the variance application for the house, the utility shed, and the portion of the fence in the front Yard Setback, Staff recommends the adoption of the following findings: 1. That proper notice was provided as required by the Garfield County 2013 Land Use and Development Code; 2. That the review before the Board of Adjustment was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that adjacent property owners had the ability to be heard regarding this request; 3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed Variance is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County if recommended conditions of approval are satisfied; 5. 6. TlPage Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner 4. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. 5. That with the adoptions of conditions, the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County 2013 Land Use and Development Code, as amended. VII. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL lf the board approves the variance application, Staff suggests the following conditions of approval: 1. All representations made by the Applicant in the application shall be conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the Board of Adjustment. 2. No further encroachment into the setback beyond what is approved and identified on the site plan is permitted by this variance request. 3. lt is recommended that the applicant check the location of utilities and easements in regards to the improvements in the setback. { fne applicant shall remove the storage shed or relocate it to be compliant with setback ' requirements within 60-days of the Variance Hearing. The applicant shall supply a photo and a statement indicating that this has been completed. Any request for an extension to the time period shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. t F The applicant shall lower the fence in the Side Yard Setback to be compliant with Land Use' and Development Code Standards within 60-days of the Variance Hearing. The applicant shall supply a photo and a statement indicating that this has been completed. Any request for an extension to the time period shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. \-1 COA t-g trh^1.\5 8lPage Gorman Variance Board of Adjustment - June 25,2018 Patrick Waller - Planner Vlll. 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My application required written/mailed notice to adjacent property owners and mineral owners. Mailed notice was completed on the 24 day of MaV , 2019 All owners of record within a 200 foot radius of the subject parcel were identified as shown in the Clerk and Recorder's office at least 15 calendar days prior to sending notice. All owners of mineral interest in the subject property were identified through records in the Clerk and Recorder or Assessor, or through other means tlistl N/A r Please attach proof of certified, return receipt requested mailed notice. My application required Published notice. Notice was published on the 24 day of May , zOl t' . Please attach proof of publication in the Rifle Citizen Telegram. My application required Posting of Notice. Notice was posted on the 25 day of Mav , zol-8 Notice was posted so that at least one sign faced each adjacent road right of way generally used by the public. I testify that the above information is true and accurate. 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Road and Bridge have no concerns with this variance. Thanks for the opportunity to review. Mike Prehm Foreman Garfield County Road & Bridge Rifle, CO (970) 52s-8601Office Patrick Waller From: Sent: To: Subject: Bil I Gavette < gavette@carbondalefire.org > Friday, May 11, 2018 9:55 AM Patrick Waller Gorman and Edgerly Variance Dear Patrick, I have reviewed the application for the Gorman and Edgerly Variance. I have no issues with the proposal. Thanks, BillGavette Deputy Chief Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District www.ca rbo nda lefire.org 970-963-249L t ExlilB'ii$Z -__ Ftff , tf,ts. REscuE MOUNTAIN EROSS ENGINEERING. INC. Civil and Environmental Conaulting and Design EXHIBIT Itu0oG qMay 29,2018 Mr. Patrick Waller Garfield County Planning 108 8o'Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Review of the Gorman and Edgerly Variance Application: VARA-02-18-8620 Dear Patrick: This office has performed a review Variance Application. The submittal generated the following comment: of the documents provided for the Gorman and Edgerly was found to be thorough and well organized. The review o The Applicant should research and verify what utilities and/or easements exist in the 25' setback.. Feel free to call if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, Mountafr Cross Enefh e7ne, tnc. ,,tll( "'to*u HJ( Ct/rs Hale, PE |, \ 826'/zGrand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: 970.945.5544 F : 97 0.945.5558 www.mountaincross-eng.com EXHIBIT lo From: Sent: To: Subject: Patrick Waller Andy Schwaller Wednesday, May 09, 2018 9:51 AM Patrick Waller RE: Garfield County Referral Request - Gorman and Edgerly Variance Patrick, Somewhat familiar with this property. Fence does not require a building permit since it is less than 7 ft. Mike will review site distance but it does not appear to be a problem to stop at the stop sign and safely be able to see the road in both directions. Andy From: Patrick Waller Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 3:57 PM To: Kelly Cave <kcave@garfield-county.com>; Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Michael Prehm <mprehm@garfield-county.com>; Dan Goin <dgoin@garfield-county.com>; jbuck@carbondaleco.neU Chris Hale <chris@mountaincross-eng.com>; Rob Goodwin <rgoodwin@carbondalefire.org>; Bill Gavette <gavette @ca rbonda lefi re.o rg>; rwinde r@ holycross.com Subject: Garfield County Referral Request - Gorman and Edgerly Variance Good Afternoon, Garfield County Community Development is requesting referral comments for a Variance application submitted for a property at 31 Sopris Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623 (File No. VARA-02-18-8620). The application requests a variance from setback requirements for a fence, three sheds, a gate and a house. A 25 foot front yard setback and a 10 foot side yard setback from the property line is required. The applicant has built the fence on the property line and the house encroaches into the Front Yard Setback. The sheds are existing and are built in varying proximities to the property line. The property is zoned Residential/Urban. The link to the application is available here. Garfield County Community Development is requesting any responses to referral comments by Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Thanks for your review and please contact me with any questions, Patrick Waller Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-L377 ext. 1580 pwa ller@ga rfield-countv.com http://www.ea rfie ld-cou ntv.com/co m m u n itv-deve lo pment/ EXHIBlf James Gorman <jgorman444@gmail.com > Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:24 PM To: Subject: Attachments: Patrick Waller Re: Public notic Form - Public Hearing Notice lnformation.pdf I C:r::3l::!*!!EttEEffiEEf - .*&a' {*r!r!- i '.1 .:! . i .*,*f$:ilJ'.,i rrel gt"\rr ,-?ry{:] r:.- _!j---- --r_? !:\ --...--* , ri:.'l:i *- -- -- ** u :::= ---: a'd : ,* : r-'I.i."t, &1,: -' ?Jlr-',|."{ '.1! & tsbS 0008 oh[E arorCItsl Thanks Patrick The shed on the East side of 3l Sopris ave has been measured using stakes form the most recent survey and is 10'6" from the East property line and 12' from the South Property line Therefore should be removed from the variance request as it does not sit in any setback. Thanks Attached is a copy of the Public Hearing Notice Information And a Copy of the Mail receipts. James Gorman (970)366-6rtt On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 1:15 PM, Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield- wrote: HiJames, Following-up, I was able to talk to our Admin Staff. We will need 9 copies of the Technically Complete application by Friday. Also, in reviewing the photos of the posted notice, for some reason they are showing up blurry when I print them, would you mind sending them to me again or possibly taking a close-up version where I can read that text? I am stillwaiting on a copy of the certified mail receipts, the public hearing notice information form and a description as to whether or not one of the sheds meets setback requirements. 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