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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
JANUARY 10, 1996
CALL TO ORDER.
The regular meeting of the Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals was called to order at
7 :30 P .M ., Chairman Clayton presiding .
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present :
Barber, Christman, Kuhlman, Seymour, Smith, Clayton
O'Brien
Nancy Reid, Ass istant City Attorney
Harold J. Stitt, Community Coordinator
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
November 8, 1995
December 13 , 1995
Chairman Clayton called for consideration of the Minutes of November 8, 1995 , and December
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Seymour moved :
Christman seconded : The Minutes ofNovember 8, 1995 and December 13 , 1995 be approved
as written .
AYES:
NAYS :
Barber, Christman, Kuhlman , Seymour, Smith, Clayton
None
ABSENT : O'Brien
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried .
ID. FINDINGS OF FACT
Martin Stites, Arapahoe Investment Co . Ltd .
Republic Garages for Wm. Belt, 4 871 S. Lipan St.
Philip Danser, 470 1 South Jason Street
Mark Machesky, Budget Transmission, 3202 S . Santa Fe Dr.
Hawkins Associates Architects for HealthONE, 3444 S. Emerson
Case #14-95
Case #16-95
Case #17-95
Case #18-95
Case #19-95
Chairman Clayton asked for consideration of the Findings of Fact for Cases #14-95 , #16-95 , #17-
95 , #18-95 , and #19 .95 .
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Seymour moved
Smith seconded : The Findings of Fact for Case #14-95, Martin Stites, Arapahoe Investment
Company, Ltd.; Case #16-95, Republic Garages Inc. for William Belt, 4871
South Lipan Street; Case #17-95, Philip Danser, 4701 South Jason Street;
Case #18-95, Mark Machesky for Budget Transmission, 3201 South Santa
Fe Drive; and Case #19-95, Hawking Associates Architects for Healt-
hONE/Swedish Medical Center, 3444 South Emerson Street be approved
as written.
Ms . Christman cited an incomplete sentence on Page 3 of Findings of Fact for Case #18-95, and
asked that this set of Findings of Fact be amended to reflect the full motion regarding the deci-
sion. Brief discussion ensued . Planning Coordinator Stitt suggested that the decision cited should
read : "THAT FOR CASE #18-95, MARK MACHOSKY FOR BUDGET TRANSMISSION
LOCATED AT 3201 SOUTH SANTA FE DRIVE, BE GRANTED AV ARIANCE FROM THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16-4-17:e(l), WHICH STATES
FENCES ERECTED IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING LINE SHALL NOT EXCEED SIX
FEET. THE VARIANCE IS TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGHT FOOT FENCE IN THE FRONT
YARD BUILDING LINE."
Mr. Seymour and Mr. Smith accepted the amendment to Findings for Case #18-95 . The vote was
called :
AYES :
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Barber, Christman, Seymour, Smith, Clayton
None
Kuhlman
O'Brien
The motion carried .
IV. BRIAN COOK, D/B/A BC AUTOS
3787 South Broadway
CASE #1-96
Chairman Clayton declared the Public Hearing on Case # 1-96 open . Community Coordinator
Stitt presented proof of publication of the Public Notice of the Hearing, and a photo of the sign
posting the property.
Ms. Christman asked if there was a minimum size for signs posting properties, and for the letter-
ing on those signs . Mr. Stitt responded that the minimum size for the signs is 22" x 28", and that
the letters must be a minimum of l" in size . Several members of the Board expressed concern
regarding adequacy of the posting for this Hearing. Mr. Stitt stated that he will check on the
posting adequacy .
Assistant Attorney Reid suggested that if the Hearing is to be continued , as has been requested by
the applicant , the Board may want to assure that the posting is adequate prior to the date of the
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February 14th Hearing . Board members agreed . •
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Mr. Clayton stated that the Board is in receipt of a request from applicant Brian Cook, which was
faxed to Mr. Stitt on January 9th, asking that the Public Hearing on his application for a variance
to permit installation of a Class 2 ornamental iron fence along the street sides of his property, and
to exceed the maximum fence height of 30 inches by 18 inches, be continued to February 14,
1996. Mr. Clayton asked the pleasure of the Board.
Mr. Barber asked for clarification on the address of the property, two addresses being noted in the
Staff Report. The property for which the variance is requested is 3787 South Broadway.
Smith moved : ' ... · .
Seymour seconded : The Public Hearing on Case #1-96 be continued to February 14, 1996.
AYES :
NAYS :
Barber, Christman, Kuhlman, Seymour, Smith, Clayton
None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT : O 'Brien
The motion carried .
V. STAFF ADVISOR'S CHOICE
Mr. Stitt circulated a get well card for Cathie Mahon, recording secretary to the Board. Ms. Ma-
hon recently had surgery and is recuperating at home. Board members asked that staff extend
their best wishes for a speedy recovery to Ms. Mahon.
VI. ATTORNEY 'S CHOICE.
Ms. Reid stated she had nothing to bring before the Board.
VII. BOARD MEMBER'S CHOICE.
Mr. Seymour asked who would be designated to furnish refreshments for the next meeting, inas-
much as the meeting date is February 14 . The Board unanimously designated Mr. Seymour to
furnish the refreshments for that meeting .
The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:45 P .M .
k ±:A G~rtrude G . Welty, R~cording Secret ry ProTem
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