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<br /> <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Director Gundlach explained the applicant’s narrative indicates the existing scoreboards are old and <br />obsolete. The existing baseball scoreboards is 7’ x 16’ and the existing softball scoreboard is 4’ x 12’. Neither <br />scoreboards are equipped with audio, nor will their replacements. Both scoreboards are located towards the <br />northeast corner of the Irondale campus and 500-600 feet from the nearest residential home. Both fields are <br />unlit, so the need to illuminate and use these scoreboards at night is nonexistent. <br /> <br />Planning Director Gundlach stated Irondale High School operates under a Special Use Permit because the <br />property is zoned residential. As such, any changes to the existing Site Plan require review and approval of a <br />Special Use Permit. Zoning Code Section 4-030 (1) requires that all college, library, museum, school, and <br />church structure meet a 30’ setback to any R-1 or R-2 lot line. Staff recommended the Commission hold a <br />Public Hearing and approve the Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. The proposed scoreboards are replaced and/or relocated consistent with the plans submitted and attached <br />to the Planning Report. <br />2. The applicant secures property building and electrical permits. <br /> <br />Ron Broberg, Irondale High School representative, thanked the Commission for considering the schools <br />request. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen was pleased that the scoreboard would be upgraded and believed this would be a nice <br />addition to the Irondale stadium. <br /> <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deick, seconded by Commissioner Frischman to close the Public Hearing. <br /> <br />Approved 7-0. <br /> <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Deick, to approve staff recommendation. <br /> <br />Approved 7-0. <br /> <br />(B) Gayle Raymond requests consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a <br />covered front entry within the required front yard setback at 74 16th AVE SW. <br /> <br />Planning Director Janice Gundlach reported the applicant and property owner requests a Special Use Permit to <br />permit construction of a 6’ x 12’ front entry addition to the home at 74 16th Avenue SW. The proposed front <br />entry addition would encroach approximately 6’ into the required 30’ front yard setback, for a total front yard <br />setback of 24’. Zoning Code Section 4-040 (3) (B) provides for a maximum 6’ encroachment of 35% of the <br />width or the home or 12’, whichever is less, when specified conditions are met. Staff has worked with the <br />applicant to confirm that the submitted plans are in accordance with those conditions. Staff recommended the <br />Commission hold a public hearing and approve the request as submitted. <br />Commissioner Danger asked if the homeowners had to prove a hardship. Planning Director Gundlach reported <br />a hardship was associated with a variance and not a Special Use Permit, so no. <br />Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti questioned if a condition should be added to ensure the covered entry was built <br />according to the plans submitted to the City, and that all proper building permits are obtained. Planning <br />Director Gundlach explained she could add these conditions prior to the matter being approved by the City <br />Council, but noted these requirements were stated within City Ordinance.