Board of Adjustment Minutes - May 3, 1994BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MAY 3rd, 1994
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson, Frank John di Stefano, Rita Fltzsimmons, Richard Goacher,
Susan Long, Jerry Lyford, Brian Wood, Zoning Administrator, and Building Department Secretary
Annette Kalak. Guests: Paul and Ann Voorhees, Ken Bourland and Craig Kerzman, Building Official..
ROLL CALL/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The meeting was called to order at 7:36 pm by Chairperson,
Frank John di Stefano. Roll call was taken, all Board Members present. The minutes of the March
1st, 1994 meeting were approved as read.
NEW BUSINESS:
A) Application for variance by Paul F. Voorhees, for property located at 105 5th Avenue
West, described as Lot 12, BLock 50, Kalispell Original Townsite, Kalispell, Montana.
The property is zoned RA-2 (High Density Residential Apartment). If granted, the
variance would allow the expansion of a non -conforming building into the required 20 foot
side corner setback. The variance is requested from Section 27.10.040(3).
The public hearing was opened and there were two proponents. Paul Voorhees, property owner,
described proposed plans for an addition to his existing house to create a dining room. Mr. Voorhees
stated he didn't feel the addition would create a hardship to the neighborhood in any way since his
house now is nonconforming and is in the setbacks. The addition would not go any further into the
setbacks, but would be in line with the existing structure.
Mr. Ken Bourland also spoke as a proponent in favor of the variance applicant. Mr. Bourland stated
that the neighbors were all in agreement that the addition would not create a hardship, but rather would
add to the value of the neighboring properties and overall neighborhood.
No opponents were present. THe public hearing was closed.
Brian Wood stated that he had received numerous calls and letters in support of Mr. Voorhees' variance
application and proposed building plans.
Brian Wood stated that staff was recommending Mr. Voorhees make some changes in his request;
such as reducing the dimensions of the addition to 11' x 12' to be 10' x 12% thus not modifying the
existing garage, carport or house. Additionally, staff recommended conditions that the addition would
have the same rooflines, pitch, windows and exterior siding as the existing house.
Chairman di Stefano asked the board if they had any questions. No questions were asked by the
board members.
Rita Fitzsimmons made a motion to vote on the variance application. Richard Goacher seconded the
motion.
Board members voted unanimously to pass the variance request submitted by Paul Voorhees.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Craig Kerzman was present to discuss an issue presented to the city manager by Ray Rasmussen,
concerning a cover for his deck. Craig Kerzman discussed code compliance issues with board
members.
NEW BUSINESS:
Brian Wood discussed the fact that there were 4 applications received with more applications out as
a possibility.
The board members discussed and confirmed a workshop date and time for the board to meet May
31, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Jerry Lyford made a motion to adjourn and Rita Fitzsimmons seconded the motion. The regular
meeting of the Board of Adjustment was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Annette Kalak
Building Department Secretary
Frank John di Stefano
Chairman
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