HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-04 BOA MINUTES10.Mr.Vaughn
11.Ms.Robertson
MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
1001 NORTH IDAHO ROAD
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA
JANUARY 4,1982
In Attendance
Mr.Burfiend
Mrs.Luddy
Mr.Morrison
Mr.Vaughn,Vice Chairman
Mr.Jessamine,Chairman
1.Chairman
2.Ms.Nendza
3.Chairman
4.Burfiend/Luddy
Absent
Mrs.Oberg
Guests
(See attached.)
called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.and asked
the Recording Secretary to call the roll.
called the roll and determined five members were
present and one absent,as indicated above.
asked for a motion to approve the "Minutes"dated
December 7,1981.
MIS "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment of
the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,that the
"Minutes"of the December 7,1981,meeting of the
Board of Adjustment be approved as written."
5.Chairman announced the continuation of BA -7-81 (Sieberz)
and requested staff to brief the Board.
6.Mr.Newcomer detailed the case for the Board.
7.Chairman invited the applicant or representative to speak.
8.Georgia Robertson stated a 20'setback from Cody Street is now
requested and a 10'setback from the west boundary.
9.Chairman invited questions from the Board members.
wondered i f a size limit would be placed on the
trailer.
answered that,since the 20'foot setback was
found to be agreeable to the applicant,i t seemed
unnecessary to place such a limit on the trialer
size.
12.Chairman requested a motion.
13.Luddy/Morrison M/S "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment
of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,hereby
granting a variance for setback requirements of
the GR zoning district of the Apache Junction
Zoning Ordinance in case BA -7-81 for the subject
property legally described as:
the North 1/2 of the Northeast 4 of the Southeast
4 of the Northwest 4 of the Northwest 4 of Section
22,Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian,
this variance shall be subject to the following
conditions:
1.The minimum yard setback on the north side
of the property shall be 20'.
2.The minimum yard setback on the west side of
the property shall be 10'.
3.All other applicable provisions of the Apache
Junction Zoning Ordinance shall be complied
with.
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14.Chairman
15.Mr.Newcomer
16.Mr.Burfiend
The Board bases its decision on the following
reasons:
1.Reduction of the yard setback requirement
will enable the applicant to reduce flood
hazard potential to the dwelling unit."
Iremotion passed unanimously (6-0).
continued the meeting by asking staff to brief
the Board on the next case,BA -9-81 (Vestal).
described the request of the applicant and
explained the circumstances.
questioned the size of the lot.
17.Mr.Newcomer noted the lot was 5/8 of an acre,excluding
easements.The measurements equal 165'x330'.
18.Mr.Morrison
19.Chairman
20.Mrs.Harold Vestal
inquired about septic tank clearance.
asked the applicant to step forward.
introduced herself and explained the reasoning
and circumstances behind the variance request.
Both parents are seriously ill and require
care;having them on her property would eliminate
commuting to provide this care.
21.Chairman allowed Mr.Vaughn to answer Mr.Morrison's
question concerning septic tanks.
22.Mr.Vaughn noted that at a previous meeting it was explained
by Pinal County representative,Mr.Saxon,that
hook-up to an existing tank is acceptable i f
the additional users are parents of the original
users.He also pointed out that the proposed
motion in the packets mentions the septic
requirements.
23.Chairman recognized Mr.Vaughn's desire to question the
applicant.
24.Mr.Vaughn
25.Mrs.Vestal
26.Mr.Vaughn
27.Mrs.Vestal
28.Mr.Burfiend
asked the applicant i f there was any objection
to allowing 20'between the trailers instead of
10'as shown on the plot plan.
replied that she would be willing to leave
whatever space the Board requires.
expressed the opinion that the 20'would provide
access for emergency vehicles.
commented that when the plot plan was submitted,
she failed to notice that the land was lower
where she had placed the second trailer then the
land on the north side.She asked permission
to place the trailer on the higher north side
instead of the south side as indicated on the
plot plan.
said that that would be good building practice
and would facilitate hooking up to the septic
tank.
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29.Chairman
30.Luddy/Morrison
31.Chairman
32.Mr.Newcomer.
33.Chairman
34.Rev.Hibbard
35.Chairman
36.Ms.Luddy
37.Rev.Hibbard
38..mr.Burfiend
asked for comment in favor or opposition to the
application.There being none,he called for
a motion.
MIS "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment
of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,hereby
granting a temporary nine (9)month permit to
the application of BA -9-81 to place a second
mobile home'unit on the subject property legally
described as:
the North i of •the Southeast 4 of the Southeast
4 of the Northwest 4 of the Northeast 4 of
Section 27,Township 1 North,Range 8 East,
of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian.
This permit shall be subject to the following
conditions:
1.All applicable regulations of agencies
having jurisdiction shall be complied with.
Proof of approval of the septic system
installation by the Pinal County Health -
Department shall be submitted by the appli-
cant to the city Zoning Administrator
within 30 days of installation of the mobile
home.
2.Only the applicant's parents may reside in
the second mobile home.
3.Prior to the end of the nine (9)month
period,i f the applicant desires to renew
the permit,he must appear before the Board
to request renewal and present evidence
satisfactory to the Board stating the need
for permit renewal.
The Board bases its decision on the following
reasons:
1.A hardship exists due to the ill health
of the parents to be verified by presentation
of written documentation by a physician to
the Board."
The motion passed unanimously (6 ,0).
asked staff to brief the Board on case BA -10-81,
Crossroads Baptist Church.
narrated the required case information and stated
that Rev.Clovis Hibbard would be the -represent,
ative for the application.
asked the applicant to speak.
presented the reasons for the requested variance
and information pertinent to the case.
invited the Commission members'questions.
inquired concerning the length of time involved.
approximated a couple of years would be suffi-
cient.
wanted to know i f approval had been obtained for
the septic system.
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39.Rev.Hibbard noted that the current system was •large enough
for the entire complex.
40.Mr.Vaughn wondered if the:trailer would be desired even after
completion of Phase I I (for which the trailer
was serving as an interim measure).
41.Rev.Hibbard replied that it would not.
42.Mr.Morrison
43.Mr.Newcomer
44.Vaughn/Luddy
45.Chairman
46.Acting Chairman
47.Mr.Newcomer
48.Acting Chairman
questioned the Board's ability to grant a variance
for the approximated time mentioned.
reminded the Board that the variance was not for
an unpermitted use,but for setback requirement
variance.
MIS "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment
of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,hereby
granting approval of the requested variance to
the setback requirements of the GR General Rural
zoning district,in case BA -10-81,for the
property legally described as:
the West 1/2 of the Northwest 4 of the Southeast 4
of the Southeast 4 of Section 27,Township 1
North,Range 8 East,of the Gila and Salt River
Base and Meridian,EXCEPT roads of record.
The granting of this variance:shall be ,subject to
the following conditions:
1.Upon completion of permanent facilities
designated as Phase Two on the plot plans
submitted with the application,this variance
shall be revoked.
2.The proposed plot plan submitted with the
application shall:be:complied ,with for place-
ment of the trailer.
The Board bases its decision on the following
reasons:
1.As a temporary variance,the placement of the
trailer would present no conflict."
The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
stepped down due to a potential conflict of interes
with the next case.The gavel was passed to the
Vice Chairman,Mr.Vaughn.
asked staff to -brief the Board on BA -11-481
(Griffin).
presented the case to the Board,intluding the
proposed plot plan of the applicant.
requested the applicant to speak.
49.Mr.Griffin explained that he would like to construct one-
bedroom units only on his property.
50.Acting Chairman invited questions from the Board members.
51.Ms.Luddy wanted verification that it would involve. only
one more unit on the property and she asked:about
parking.
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52.Mr.Griffin
53.Ms.Luddy
54.Acting Chairman
55.Mr.Newcomer
56.Acting Chairman
57.Burfiend/Luddy
58.Acting Chairman
59.Chairman
60.Mr.Newcomer
verified this and assured the Board there would
be ample parking.
reminded the Board that density is a major
concern for Apache Junction.
asked i f there was comment in favor or opposition
to the application.There was no comment.
referred to a petition that had been circulated
to neighborhood property owners by the applicant.
I t indicated no objection by those who signed
(9 signatures)and it was signed by all property
owners within 300'of the subject property,
except for Joe Jessamine who was unable to sign
due to his position on the Board of Adjustment.
closed the public hearing and opened the dis-
cussion among the Board members.A recess was
granted to review the materials.Upon
reconvening the meeting,members'comments
were invited.There being none,a motion was
entertained.
MIS "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment
of the City of Apache Junction,hereby granting
the requested variance to Section 1305 of the
Apache Junction Zoning Ordinance in case BA-
11 -81 for the subject property legally described
as:
Lot #35,Palm Springs Subdivision,Unit 7,
according to Map Book 13,Page 15,records of
Pinal County,Arizona.
This variance shall be subject to the following
conditions:
1.No more than five (5)dwelling units shall
be constructed on the subject property.
2.All other applicable provisions of the
Apache Junction Zoning Ordinance shall be
complied with.
3.Construction on the subject property shall
not exceed one story in height.
The Board bases its decision on the following
reasons:
1.To provide one bedroom units for this area
is most suitable."
The motion passed 3-1-1,with Mr.Morrison
objecting,and Mr.Jessamine abstaining due
to a potential conflict of interest.
returned the gavel to Mr.Jessamine.
requested staff to brief the Board on case
BA -12-81.
briefed the Board and,upon request of the
Chairman,read the memorandum from the Zoning
Administrator which recommended approval of the
application.
61.Chairman invited comments in favor of the application.
62.Mr.Short presented several members of the audience as
neighbors approving of his application.
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63.Chairman asked for a show of hands in favor of the case.Over
a dozen people did so.There was no comment in
opposition.
64.Mr.Newcomer presented a petition which was submitted that after-
noon supporting the application.
65.Chairman
66.Mr.Short
67.Chairman
68.Burfiend/Luddy
69.Vaughn/Luddy
70.Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Clid"rlds Newoomer
Acting Executive Secretary
Approved:
invited the applicant to speak.
summarized his requested variance.
asked for a motion.
MIS "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment of the
City of Apache Junction,Arizona,hereby granting the
requested variance to yard setback requirements of
Section 807 and Section 808 (Short)for the subject
property legally described as:
Lot #14,Block 2,McIlwain Addition,as per maps
recorded in Map Book 8,Page 12,in the office of the
County Recorder of Pinal County,Florence,Arizona.
The granting of this variance shall be subject to the
following conditions:
1.All rules,requirements,and regulations of
agencies having jurisdiction shall be complied with
2.The plot plan submitted by the applicant shall be
followed.
The Board bases its decision on the following reasons:
1.The small size of the lot limits placement of the
trailer.
2.A drainage ditch precludes placement eTsewhere."t
The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
M/S "BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Adjustment of the
City of Apache Junction,Arizona,that the Board will
participate in the City Work Session,Tuesday,
January 26,1982,at 7:00 p.m.in the Community
Services Building to discuss zoning procedures."
The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.,there being no
further business.
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Robert Griffin
Helen Griffin
Georgie Robertson
Marie Salisbury
Dorothy Short
Harold Vestal
Sylvia Vestal
Flore Godwon
Claire Short
George Luddy
Paul Carter
Dorothy Carter
Ruth Hascher
Milton Myers
Velma Myers
Muriel Sweigart
Inga Torkel son
Virgil Salisbury
Vernice Mayhew
Dorothy Andress
Alice Christensen
Clovis Hibbard
Marlin Cousins
Frank Sweigart
Donna Cousins
Lydia Bender
Albert Campgraw
Raymond Ross
Wayne Mayhew
Auger Christensen
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
GUEST
JANUARY 4,1982