08-26-08 BZA Agenda
Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
7 pm
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
I. Approval of Minutes - July 22, 2008
II. The Petitions are:
1400 Rhode Island Ave. N. (08-08-11)
Frank A. Manaro, Applicant
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 12(A)(2) Front Yard Setback
Requirements
. 14.8 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 20.2 ft. at its closest
point to the front yard (south) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new garage.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 12(A)(3) Rear Yard Setback
Requirements
. 2 ft. off the required 5 ft. to a distance of 3 ft. at its closest point to
the rear yard (east) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new garage.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 12(E) Accessory Structure Size
Requirements
. 75 sq. ft. more than the allowed 800 sq. ft. for anyone accessory
structure for a total area of 875 sq. ft.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new garage.
6925 Medicine Lake Road (08-08-12)
Ronald and Vicki Rath, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11(A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setback
Requirements
. 7.75 ft. off the required 22.75 ft. to a distance of 15 ft. at its closest
point to the side yard (east) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new home.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (B) Height Requirements
. 2.5 ft. higher than the allowed 28 ft. in height to a height of 30.5 ft.
(south front elevation)
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new home.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11(A)(3)(d) Articulation
Requirements
. To allow the front wall (along Medicine Lake Rd.) with no
articulation
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new home.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(1) Front Yard Setback
Requirements
. 4 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 31 ft. at its closest point
to the front yard (south) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a deck on a new home.
117 Meadow Lane South (08-08-13)
Wooden Dreams. Applicant
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11(A)(3)(b) Side Yard Setback
Requirements
. 9.16 ft. off the required 15.5 ft. to a distance of 6.34 ft. at its
closest point to the side yard (north) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of garage/home addition.
III. Other Business
IV. Adjournment
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
July 22, 2008
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday,
July 22, 2008 at City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair Sell
called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Members Kisch, Nelson, Segelbaum, Sell, and Pia
Representative McCarty. Also present were City Planner Joe Hogeboo
Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.
MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Segelbaum and motion carr
the June 24,2008 minutes as submitted.
I. Approval of Minutes - June 24, 2008
II. The Petitions are:
701 Parkview Terrace (08-07-10)
Kathryn Sedo, Applicant
Request: Waiver from S
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11(A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setback
red 15 ft. to a d ista nce of 7.3 ft. at its closest
rd (north) property line.
Purpose:
construction of a garage addition.
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ant is requesting a variance from side yard setback
er garage to construct a handicapped accessible ramp
that this property has received two variances in the past in
me into conformance.
o a survey of the property and asked if there have been additions
s at are not noted on the survey. Hogeboom stated that there was a
the south side of the house that the applicants built above, but it did not
rint of the house.
McCarty referred to the survey and noted that it says "proposed addition" on the north side
of the house. Kathryn Sedo, Applicant, stated that when she had the survey done she was
considering constructing the "proposed addition" on the north side of the house, but she
didn't end up building the addition.
Sell asked the applicant how long she has lived at this property. Sedo said she's lived
there since 1984 and the house was built in 1939. She stated that the footprint of the
house has not changed since it was built, however they did add a second story on the
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July 22, 2008
Page 2
house. She stated that she has talked to all of her neighbors, particularly the neighbor
most affected by this proposal, and they are ok with her plans. She stated that her
daughter has balance and gait issues that make it difficult for her to navigate the steps in
the garage leading into the house. She discussed her proposal to knock down the existing
garage, replace the garage floor and replace the existing driveway.
McCarty asked if the proposed access ramp will be in its own enclosed space. Sedo said
she is hoping to build the ramp in a heated enclosed space.
McCarty asked about the depth of the garage. Sell noted that
20.5 feet. Sedo added that the garage is not very deep d tha
'dered for the ramp.
p in e back of the garage
graphy of the lot and layout
o feet away from the front
allow it to be built any
ay to construct a ramp would be
uire a variance and would look
Segelbaum asked if the existing access door into the house will be utili
Segelbaum asked if there are any other access doors. Sedo explain d
door off of the deck behind the garage but there are steps leadin e
that entrance is not an option.
Segelbaum asked the applicant about alternative I
Sedo explained that she considered building the
but it won't work with the location of the existing d
of the house. Sell guessed that the house
yard property line because the topograp
further back on the lot. Sedo added tha
to bring the garage further forward
worse.
Kisch asked what room of
enters into a narrow kitch
ht inside the garage door. Sedo said the garage
move the kitchen because of a stairway.
Sell opened the pub
closed the public he
ing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Sell
Nelson stated t
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rd in the past has said that front yards are sacred in Golden
rds are as sacred. Segelbaum said he thinks side yards would
. ell said he would prefer there to be an impact to a side yard
re to the steepness of the back yard and questioned if the lot drops off
ind the garage. Sedo said the lot does drop off right away behind the
Kisch noted that the variance request is almost 50% of the side yard setback area. He
stated that if the main reason for the proposed garage expansion is to construct a ramp
there seems to be a way to build a ramp in a smaller space. He suggested a 4-foot wide
area for the ramp instead of the proposed 6-foot area. Sedo said her daughter has issues
with spatial perception so the width is really a safety concern. McCarty noted that
handrails could be installed for safety. Sedo stated that her builder has said that 6 feet
would be best for what she wants to accomplish. She explained that she would like a little
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July 22, 2008
Page 3
bit of space for coat hooks and a place for boots and that it would be easier for her
daughter and her family if they have enough room for their needs.
Sell said he thinks the Board is "nitpicking" over the size of the proposed ramp. He stated
that the applicant has a child with physical and mental issues that need to be
accommodated.
Nelson said she thinks the proposal meets all of the criteria the Board is supposed to
consider.
wil ract the next buyer.
that a mudroom is kind of
ild the ramp will be better
to construct what is being
Segelbaum said his concern is that this proposal takes 50% of the si
He said there is obviously a hardship in this case but it is the resp
look at alternatives.
McCarty said he is not trying to deny the applicant's daughter
house. However, he is trying to see if there are other w to d
Sell noted that there is a minimal size garage to work w
Segelbaum said he also considers the housing st
He said this proposal seems similar to a mudroo
what she had in mind. She said the way s
for the house. She said she is not sure
proposed without building the wall that
Nelson reiterated that the three
requests are reasonable use,
She said she thinks it is a
nature of the lot in this ca
addition anywhere else.
considers when reviewing variance
r of n hborhood and the uniqueness of the lot.
consider other options for this proposal but the
he applicant to build the proposed garage/ramp
McCarty noted that t
survey and the
of the proposed garage addition are different on the
that the dimensions on the survey are correct.
sible ramps often look out of place and he thinks this
orporate an accessible ramp and universal design.
at the circumstances in this case are unique. He said there will be
e neighboring property but this is certainly a reasonable use.
MOVED elbaum, seconded by Nelson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the variance request for 7.7 ft. off the required 15 ft. to a distance of 7.3 ft. at its closest
point to the side yard (north) property line to allow for the construction of a garage
addition.
III. Other Business
No other business was discussed.
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July 22, 2008
Page 4
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Mike Sell, Chair
Planning
763.593-8095 I 763.593.8109 (fax)
Date:
August 20,2008
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
1400 Rhode Island Avenue North
Frank A. Manaro, Applicant
To:
From:
Subject:
Frank Manaro is the owner of the property located at 1400 Rhode Island Avenue North. Mr.
Manaro is requesting variances from City Code to construct a detached garage. The proposed
garage would extend into the east rear yard setback area and also into the south front yard
setback area. The proposed garage also exceeds maximum allowable square footage for a
single accessory structure.
The applicant explains that the increased setback requirements, due to the location on a
corner lot, limit his ability to construct a garage within setback boundaries, constituting a
hardship. An existing garage is located on the property within the footprint of the proposed new
garage.
The proposed project requires variances from the following sections of City Code:
. Section 11.21, Subd. 12(A)(2) Front Yard Setback Requirements
The City's Zoning Code requires a 35 foot front yard setback between buildings and the street
right-of-way line. The applicant is requesting 14.8 feet off of the required 35 feet to a distance
of 20.2 feet from the closest point of the proposed detached garage to the front (south) yard
right-of-way line.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 12(A)(3) Accessory Structure Side and Rear Yard Setback
Requirements
The City's Zoning Code requires a 5 foot setback between accessory structures and rear and
side yard property lines. The applicant is requesting 2 feet off the required 5 feet to a distance
of 3 feet at the proposed garage's closest point to the rear (east) yard property line.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 12(E) Accessory Structure Size Requirements
The City's Zoning Code prevents anyone detached accessory structure in the R 1 Zoning
District to exceed 800 feet. The applicant is requesting 75 additional square feet of accessory
structure space, for a total of 875 square feet for the proposed detached garage.
Five prior variances were obtained for this property on June 18, 1997. Variances to the front
yard setback requirements were obtained for the purpose of constructing a three-season porch
and bringing the current home into compliance with City Code. Also, the necessary variances
were obtained to bring the existing garage into conformity with City Code.
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SURVEY FOR:
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SURVEYED: May, 1997
DRAFTED: May 5, 1997
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 8, Block 7, Winnetka, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
LIMIT A nONS & NOTES:
The scope of our services for this job is as follows:
1. Showing the length and direction of boundary lines of the legal description you furnished.
2. Showing the location of existing improvements we deemed important.
3. Setting new monuments or verifying old monuments to mark the corners of the property.
4. While we show proposed improvements to your property, we are not as familiar with your plans as you are nor
are we as familiar with the requirements of governmental agencies as their employees are. We suggest that you
review the survey to confirm that the proposals are what you intend and submit the survey to such governmental
agencies as may have jurisdiction over your project to gain their approvals if you can..
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Variance Application Submittal:
The following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete
application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted:
Completed application form, including signatures of surrounding property owners.
A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey
requirements.
A brief statement of the hardship which provide grounds for the granting of this variance (see
Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardship"). Attach letter, photographs, or
other evidence, if appropriate.
You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this
project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will be the basis of any
variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is
issued.
Variance application fee, as follows: $125 - single family residential; $225 - other
Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners
Note to the variance applicant:
As part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all
surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's property and directly
across the street. If on a corner, this means across both streets.
To obtain these signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them
about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have them
sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your
project and gives them opportunity to comment.
If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not found them at
home, you may simply write something to the effect "made two attempts, owner not home" and then
write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property owners of the
time and place of the BZA meeting.
Note to surrounding property owners:
This is an application by your neighbor for a variance from the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of
any possible effect the granting of this variance could have on your property. You will also be
receiving a written notice informing you of the time and place of the variance meeting.
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By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about the project, not that
you necessarily agree or object to the project. If you wish, you may comment on the project.
Comments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or other
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Date:
August 20,2008
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
6925 Medicine Lake Road
Ronald and Vicki Rath, Applicants
To:
From:
Subject:
Ronald and Vicki Rath are the owners of the property located at 6925 Medicine Lake Road.
Mr. and Ms. Rath are requesting four variances from City Code for the construction of a new
single family home. The proposed home requires variances for height requirements,
articulation requirements, front yard setback requirements and side yard setback requirements.
At the time of lot subdivision several years ago, the applicants' proposed plan for a home met
City zoning requirements. However, recent changes to the Single Family R1 Residential
Zoning District significantly limit the potential for development on this site. The lot is irregularly
shaped as a triangle, which gives it three front yard setback areas.
The proposed project requires variances from the following section of City Code:
. Section 11.21, Subd. 11(A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setback Requirements
A 15 foot side yard setback is required for properties located in the Single Family R1
Residential Zoning District that measure over 100 feet in width. Due to recent changes in City
Code an additional .5 feet must be added to the setback requirement for each foot of a
structure over 15 feet. This lot measures 261.88 feet in width, and the proposed structure
measures 30.5 feet. Therefore, the side yard setback is 22.75 feet.
The applicant is requesting 7.75 feet off of the required 22.75 feet to a distance of 15 feet from
the closest point of the proposed home to the side (east) yard property line.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (B) Height Requirements
The City's Zoning Code allows buildings in the Single Family R1 Zoning District to reach a
height of 28 feet. The applicant is requesting an additional 2.5 feet in height to a distance of
30.5 feet in height.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(3)(d) Articualtion Requirement
The City's Zoning Code requires newly constructed single family homes to articulate walls
longer than 32 feet by shifting them at least 2 feet in depth for at least 8 feet of length. The
applicant is requesting to have no articulation for his proposed home.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements
The City's Zoning Code requires newly constructed single family homes to be located 35 or
more feet from the street right-of-way line. The applicant is requesting 4 feet off the required 35
feet to a distance of 31 feet to the closest point of the front (south) yard property line. This
request would allow an attached deck for the proposed home.
No prior variances were obtained for this property.
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Zoning Code Variance Application
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Street address of property involved in this application:
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3. Detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this petition. The site
plans and drawings submitted with this petition will be the basis of any variance that may be
approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is issued.
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4. A brief statement of the hardship which provides legal grounds for the granting of this variance
(see Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardship"). Attach letter, photographs,
or other evidence, if appropriate.
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5. To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and correct. I also
understand that unless construction of the action applicable to this variance request, if granted,
is not taken within one year, the variance expires.
6. If the applicant is not the owner of all property involved in this application, please name the
owner of this property:
Print Name of owner
Signature of owner
Variance Application Submittal:
The following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete
application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted:
-L Completed application form, including signatures of surrounding property owners.
1 A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey
requirements.
\/' A brief statement of the hardship which provide grounds for the granting of this variance (see
Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardship"). Attach letter, photographs, or
other evidence, if appropriate.
.~ You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this
project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will be the basis of any
variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is
issued.
./' Variance application fee, as follows: $125 - single family residential; $225 - other
Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners
Note to the variance applicant:
As part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all
surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's property and directly
across the street. If on a corner, this means across both streets.
To obtain these signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them
about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have them
sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your
project and gives them opportunity to comment.
If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not found them at
home, you may simply write something to the effect "made two attempts, owner not home" and then
write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property owners of the
time and place of the BZA meeting.
Note to surrounding property owners:
This is an application by your neighbor for a variance from the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of
any possible effect the granting of this variance could have on your property. You will also be
receiving a written notice informing you of the time and place of the variance meeting.
By ~igning this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about the project, not that
YOll necessarily agree or object to the project. If you wish, you may comment on the project.
Comments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or other
statements regarding the project.
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TO: Golden Valley Boar:dofZoning Appeals
FROM: Ron And YickiRatll
PROPERTY LOCATlON:c6925 MedicineI...akeRoad
RE: Variance to sideyaid,height and length. requirements
See blue print and survey.
SUBDMSIONS AFFECIED:. 11, 3a, 3d, AND4B
DATE: August 6, 2008
We need to requesfavariance. The requirements have changed since We originally
brought our housing plan in Jront o:fthe .ooard.when we requested the. White-Rath
subdivision. UnfoJ."tUfiately,our pIanri.o longer meetsyoUi newieqUirements.lftook-a cc.c
lot of planning to design a residence that would fit within the various set backs and
requirements at thetimeot"thesubdivision due to the unique lot shape; c
Our lot is a rather narrowtriangUla:r shaped conier lot, at the timeitreqUiredJ5 feef set
backs front and rear,.onalotthatslopesto the rear with side yards of 15'. Tomeetthe
new requirements would severely restrictwhatcouidbebuiltonthislot and would nut
allow us to continue with our originaLplan.
We have meet with our neighbor and they are fine with allowing us to have the original
15' side yard and are asking for your help and allowing this to move forward as originally .-
laid out. Thank you in advance; Y our prompt response is appreciated as we have a goal
of completing before the end of this year;
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LOT SURVEYS COMPANY, INC.
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REGISTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESOTA
7601 73rd A.venue North (763) 560...3093
Minneapolis. Minnesota 55428 Fax No. 560...3522
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INVOICE NO 77475
F.B.NO 1042-06
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1. Adjacent street must be swept daily, or as directed
by the City, to remove aU accumulated materials.
2. Sod will be placed on all disturbed areas immediatly
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3. Total Area of Property - 14941 sq.ft
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The only easements shown. are from plats of record or information
provided by client.
We hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of
a survey of. the boundaries of the above described land and the
location of all buildings and visible encroachments, if any,from or on
said land.
Surveyed by. us. this 30th day of July 2008.
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Date:
August 20,2008
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
117 Meadow Lane South
Wooden Dreams, Applicant
To:
From:
Subject:
Wooden Dreams, contractors for the property located at 117 Meadow Lane South, are
requesting a variance to City Code for the construction of an addition to the existing home and
attached garage. The proposed addition would extend into the north side yard setback area.
The applicant explains that there is currently only a one stall garage on the property, and
expanding into the side yard setback area is the only way to facilitate an addition for an
additional stall.
The proposed project requires a variance from the following section of City Code:
. Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setback Requirements
A 12.5 foot side yard setback is required for properties located in the Single Family R1
Residential Zoning District that measure between 65 and 100 feet in width. Due to recent
changes in City Code an additional .5 feet must be added to the setback requirement for each
foot of structure height over 15 feet. This lot measures 75.04 feet in width, and the proposed
structure measures 21 feet in height. Therefore, the side yard setback is 15.5 feet.
The applicant is requesting 9.16 feet off of the required 15.5 feet to a distance of 6.34 feet from
the closest point of the proposed addition to the side (north) yard property line.
There is also a shed located in the southeast corner of the property that was constructed over
the property line that needs to be moved to a conforming location.
No prior variances were obtained for this property.
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Zoning Code Variance Application
1. Street address of property involved in this application:
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5. To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and correct. I also
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6. If the applicant is not the owner of all property involved in this application, please name the
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Variance Application Submittal:
The following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete
application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted:
Completed application form, including signatures of surrounding property owners.
A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey
requirements.
A brief statement of the hardship which provide grounds for the granting of this variance (see
Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardship"). Attach letter, photographs, or
other evidence, if appropriate.
You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this
project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will be the basis of any
variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is
issued.
Variance application fee, as follows: $125 - single family residential; $225 - other
Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners
Note to the variance applicant:
As part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all
surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's property and directly
across the street. If on a corner, this means across both streets.
To obtain these signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them
about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have them
sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your
project and gives them opportunity to comment.
If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not found them at
home, you may simply write something to the effect "made two attempts, owner not home" and then
write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property owners of the
time and place of the BZA meeting.
Note to surrounding property owners:
This is an application by your neighbor for a variance from the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of
any possible effect the granting of this variance could have on your property. You will also be
receiving a written notice informing you of the time and place of the variance meeting.
By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about the project, not that
you necessarily agree or object to the project. If you wish, you may comment on the project.
Comments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or other
statements regarding the project.
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