Administrative Review Board

A G E N D A City of Farmington Administrative Review Board February 6, 2014  A G E N D A Administrative Review Board February 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Item No. 1 Call Meeting to Order 2 Approval of the Agenda 3 Approval of the Minutes from the January 5, 2014 Meeting 53 4 Petition No. ARB 14-01 – a request from Phillis Off of C & H Investment for 1 a variance from the required 200 feet distance of all automobile repair operations to a residential zone boundary in the IND Industrial District at 601 Murray Drive 5 Petition No. ARB 14-02 – a request from Celsey Kerr for a variance to the 33 200-foot minimum separation of a vehicle repair business from a residential district boundary and bay doors facing a residential district for property located in the GC General Commercial District at 714 W. Main Street, Suite F. 6 Discussion and action regarding meeting dates during 2014. 7 Business from: Floor: Chairman: Members: Staff: 8 Adjournment ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The meeting room and facilities are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. 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The Administrative Review Board met in regular session on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico. Members Present: Chairman Tom O’Keefe Tim Christensen Ireke Cooper Nick Martin Paul Martin Members Absent: None Staff Present Mary Holton Sam Montoia Dee Dee Moore Others Addressing the Board Victor Prado Rob Spearman Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman O’Keefe and there being a quorum present the following proceedings were duly had and taken. Approval of the Agenda A motion was made by Board Member Christensen, seconded by Board Member Cooper, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0. Approval of the Minutes from the December 5, 2013 Regular Meeting A motion was made by Board Member Nick Martin to approve the minutes from the December 5, 2013, regular meeting. Chairman O’Keefe had a suggestion for rewording a part of the minutes to “Chairman O’Keefe also asked about the “dyno” noise and if the use of that equipment was contemplated in Staff’s statement that all repairs are to be completed with the bay door closed, and there won’t be any noise.” Board Member Nick Martin amended the motion to approve with the requested change. The motion was seconded by Board Member Paul Martin and passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0. 53  Petition ARB 13-17 Auto Repairs Adjacent to Residential District 2017 E 19th Street Discussion of ARB 13-17 on January 9, 2014 Associate Planner Sam Montoia presented the staff report, a request from Victor Prado for an R.V. repair business within 200 feet of a residential zone district (UDC 2.4.59). He stated that this type of repair is a permitted use within the GC General Commercial district and the residential district property is located to the east approximately 140 feet. There is a building at 2021 E. 19th Street, The Royal Floor, and it is located between this location and the residential zone. Mr. Montoia shared the site plan that was provided by Mr. Spearman which shows the location of the bay doors and other features of the building. Mr. Montoia pointed out two corrections within the staff report where the addresses listed are incorrect and should be 2017 E 19th Street. Mr. Montoia stated that staff has concluded that this request is a minimum easing of the code and recommends approval of petition ARB 13-17. Board Member Christensen asked if the noise associated with this type of business was considered to be an issue. Mr. Montoia stated that noise is a consideration of Section 2.4.59 and that some of the equipment could create noise, and he felt that the petitioner could better answer that question. He added that Chapter 12 in the Farmington City Code addresses the noise level maximum to be 65dB from 7:00am – 7:00pm and that the maximum dB level then drops to 55dB after 7 pm. Board Member Paul Martin asked about the hours of operation. Mr. Montoia stated that in the last paragraph on page 9, Mr. Spearman stated that the hours would be 9:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday, with occasional work on Saturday. Board Member Christensen asked if the work would need to be done inside. Mr. Montoia stated yes, it would. Board Member Nick Martin thanked staff for including a list of the property owners that were notified by mail. Director Holton stated that information would continue to be a part of all petition packets going forward. Mr. Montoia added that a courtesy notice was also sent by regular US Mail (not certified) to residential district property owners and residents within 200 feet of the existing building. Board Member Paul Martin asked if there were any letters of opposition or support received by staff. Mr. Montoia stated no. Board Member Christensen felt that this showed that the neighborhood didn’t feel strongly enough, for or against this petition, to respond. Victor Prado of 2017 E. 19th Street addressed the Board. He stated that this property has been vacant for the last 8 years and has been vandalized. He has cleaned up the property and now has the opportunity to rent it to Mr. Spearman. He also felt that having a business there would help light up that street and reduce the vandalism. He felt this location was an ideal spot for this type of business. Rob Spearman of 2201 E. 12th Street stated that his business is RV and Auto Detailing. He added that he currently lives in this neighborhood and has been looking for locations since October that were big enough to pull an RV into. He said that this building is 35 54 feet wide and 70 feet deep with 14 foot high ceilings, which makes it perfect to drive the vehicle into. He added that he has been subcontracting for Farmington RV, but their detailing work is done outside, which is too cold in the winter. Board Member Paul Martin asked how long Mr. Spearman has been doing this type of work. Mr. Spearman stated he has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. There was no one else present to speak in favor or in opposition to this petition. Board Member Christensen stated that this whole general area is interspersed with residential and commercial uses and that he feels it reflects what this area has been doing for almost 25 years. He added that his concern about the noise was based on a relative’s experience near an automotive business. There was no other discussion among the Board Members. Administrative Review Board Action of January 9, 2014 Board Member Christensen made a motion to approve Petition No. ARB 13-17 a request from Victor Prado for a variance to the required distance of 200 feet from any residential district boundary for property located at 2017 E. 19th Street in the GC General Commercial District, with address changes in the Staff Report as noted by staff. AYE: Chairman O’Keefe and Board Members Cooper, Christensen, Nick Martin and Paul Martin NAY: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO APPROVE 5-0 Business from the Floor: Mr. Prado had some questions about the process for the business license and/or permit. Chairman O’Keefe asked him to contact Mr. Montoia for assistance. Business from the Chair: Chairman O’Keefe asked that an action item be added to the next agenda to discuss any scheduling conflicts for 2014. Business from Members: There was no business from the Members. Business from Staff: There was no business from Staff. Adjournment: The January 9, 2014 Meeting of the Administration Review Board was adjourned at 6:21 pm. ___________________________ __________________________ Tom O’Keefe - Chairman Dee Dee Moore, Office Manager 55