Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission Board of Adjustment Evanston, Wyoming www.evanstonwy.org Board of Adjustment/Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes October 7, 2019 6:00 PM at City Hall Board Members Present: Maryl Thompson – Chairperson Heath Beaudry Michael Day Kimberly Begalla Staff Present: DuWayne Jacobson, Senior Planner Dean Barker, Evanston City Engineer Dawn Worley, Administrative Assistant III Chairperson Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to approve the agenda for the October 7, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Day, seconded by Commissioner Begalla. The motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Commissioner Beaudry, seconded by Commissioner Day. The motion carried unanimously. Old Business: With none heard, Chairperson Thompson moved on to new business. New Business: Attorney Boal began the public hearings by explaining the legalities of the hearing, and how it would be conducted. Applicants would be heard from first, followed by those in favor of the proposal and finally hearing from those who are opposed to the proposal. He asked each person speaking to clearly state their name and home address for the record prior to being sworn in to testify. Mr. Boal additionally explained that public hearings are contested case hearings and that anyone who wishes to contest the Commission’s decision must make it known to him at the closing of the hearing. Attorney Boal opened the hearing with CP 33, A request by Dennis and Stacey Wallace for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an accessory building to exceed 60 percent of the footprint area of the principal building and to allow the total of all accessory buildings to exceed 75 percent of the footprint area of the principal building for property located at 151 Washakie Drive, Evanston, Wyoming, which is zoned Low Density Residential- Established .5 (LR-E.5). The applicant is proposing to construct a detached garage measuring 36 feet by 62 feet (2,232 square feet). (Section 24-26 C.) Dennis Wallace, 151 Washakie Drive, Evanston, WY, was sworn in and testified on behalf of the application. Mr. Wallace explained the reason for the request was to erect a garage 36’x62’, larger than the allowed. Mr. Wallace advised the garage would be placed on the rear of the property and would be accessed from Aspen Grove Drive. The structure would be under the 25’ height restriction. Mr. Wallace stated the garage would be used to house personal items to include an RV and additional vehicles as well as a single piece of construction equipment when not in use, currently sitting on the property without protection. Mr. Wallace stated the garage would be constructed with materials that would match the current structures on the property and would include 2 large entrance doors as well as windows and a smaller standard sized access door. Attorney Boal asked Mr. Wallace if he had received and reviewed the letter provided by the Perry’s. Mr. Wallace stated he had received and reviewed the letter and his wanted to reassure the neighbors that he is not operating a commercial business out of his home as all work is completed off site. He added that the garage would allow him to put the single piece of equipment as well as other personal items inside and out of view. Chairperson Thompson how the garage would be accessed. Mr. Wallace advised access would be off Aspen Grove Drive. The required curb cut would be applied for and paid for. Mr. Wallace stated if approved, the new garage would also allow him the option of removing some of the older sheds/structures on the property. Attorney Boal asked if anyone else would like to address the Commission. Rick Clover, 204 Hayden Avenue, Evanston, WY, was sworn in. Mr. Clover advised he lives in the neighborhood and wanted to ask if the additional equipment and trailers currently be stored on the property would be housed in the new garage. Mr. Wallace stated that was correct. Stacey Wallace, 151 Washakie Drive, Evanston, WY, was sworn in and offered additional information regarding the concerns of Mr. Clover. She advised that much of the equipment currently stored on the lot next to their home, belongs to the contractor constructing the home next to them. They are allowing theses items to be stored on their property along with items being used by the contractor completing the sidewalk project. Jill Clover, 204 Hayden Avenue, Evanston, WY, was sworn in and clarified that construction equipment currently on the Wallace’s lot would be stored in the garage. Mr. Wallace reiterated that yes, the single piece of construction equipment as well as person items would be stored in the new garage. Attorney Boal asked if anyone else wanted to speak either for or against the application, hearing none, the hearing was closed. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to approve CP 33, Commissioner Day moved to approve CP 33, with staff recommendations. Seconded by Commissioner Beaudry. Chairperson Thompson expressed concerns regarding the size of the building. Commissioner Beaudry stated that the initial perception that a commercial business was being run out of the home seem to have been addressed and the property is large enough in size to accommodate a structure of the proposed size. The structure will match the existing home and other structure and clean up the property. Commissioner Day stated the structure will be a distance off Aspen Grove Drive and behind an existing fence. Mr. Wallace stated the garage would be located behind the fence and 150 feet from Aspen Grove Drive. Chairperson Thompson called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously. Attorney Boal continued the hearing with HE 34, A request by Sean Williams and Crysta Herman for a Height Exception to allow a fence to exceed the maximum height limitation of four feet within the front yard setback area for property located at 1113 Sage Street, Evanston, Wyoming which is zoned Low Density Residential-Established (LR-E). The applicant is proposing to construct a five-foot tall fence within the 20-foot front yard setback area located along Sage Street. (Sections 24-22 and 33) Sean Williams, 1113 Sage Street, Evanston, WY, was sworn in and spoke on behalf of the application. Mr. Williams explained they were requesting to increase the height of the front yard fence to 5’, with the goal of keeping their dogs in and other animals out. He stated that currently the renter next door has a friendly dog, but that individual will not always be there. Chairperson Thompson asked how the fence would match with the neighboring fence structures. Mr. Williams stated the greatest difference would be with the neighbor who has a 4’ fence. Attorney Boal asked if anyone else wanted to speak either for or against the application, hearing none, the hearing was closed. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to approve HE 34. Commission Beaudry moved to approve HE 34, seconded by Commission Begalla. Chairperson Thompson explained to the Commission the location of the home and garage leave the home owners with only a front yard for their use. The garage sits along the alley and the home is just in front of the garage, leaving no back yard for use. Chairperson Thompson called for a vote. The motion passed with 3 Commissioners voting for approval, 1 (Commissioner Begallal) dissenting. Attorney Boal proceeded with ZC 36, A request by the City of Evanston for a Zone Change from Low Density Residential-Established and Public to Medium Density Residential-Developing for property located north of Saddle Ridge Road between Ortega Court and South Ridge Road, Evanston, Wyoming. This property includes Lot 202 of the 2nd Amended Southridge Park Subdivision and an abutting triangular shaped un-platted parcel of land to the east. Subject property totals 4.688 acres in size. (Section 24-107) Senior Planner DuWayne Jacobsen presented the request, detailing the staff report. Commissioner Day asked if the recommendation was for the 3 lots of the subdivision. Senior Planner Jacobsen advised it was. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to recommended ZC 36 to City Council. Commissioner Day moved to recommended ZC 36 to City Council, seconded by Commissioner Beaudry. Chairperson Thompson called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business: Hearing no other business, Chairperson Thompson announced future meeting dates of November 4, December 2 and January 6, 2020. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Dawn Worley