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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FINAL REPORT 
CASE NO. VAR 24-03 
CAMPANARO VARIANCE 
5504 W. MARCONI AVENUE (SAHUARO DISTRICT) 
 
 
VAR24-03
Campanaro
Variance
Planner Approved:
June 10, 2024

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION 
The Campanaros are requesting review of a Variance by the Glendale Board of Adjustment to 
reduce the minimum side yard setback of 10 feet to 2 feet 4 inches to add an attached garage to 
an existing residence.  The attached garage will generally follow the area contours of the 
existing carport.    
In 2004, the Campanaros applied for and obtained a variance to construct a carport next to their 
home on Marconi Avenue.  Pursuant to the current variance request, the Campanaros seek to 
replace the existing carport with a permanent garage structure that will be attached to their 
home.  The new garage addition will be 1445 square feet with dimensions of 24’ by 60’.    
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN OVERVIEW 
The Citizen Participation Plan was submitted to the City of Glendale on February 27, 2024 and 
approved by the City on March 11, 2024. The Plan proposed to notify surrounding neighbors of 
the request through a letter as well as described how the property owners canvassed 
their neighbors and received statement of support.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN 
The following are the dates for implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan: 
Task 
Date 
Property Owners Conduct Neighbor 
Outreach and receive written support 
(Appendix A) 
2023 
Submission of CP Plan to assigned 
Planner 
27 February 2024 
Mailed Notification of Application Letter 
(Appendix B) 
8 April 2024  
Time for Citizens to provide input 
8 April – 15 May 2024 (36 days) 
     Received one email of support       
     (Appendix C) 
17 April 2024 
Submittal of CP Final Report 
17 May 2024 
Correspondence to Neighbor 
6-10 June 2024 
Resubmittal of CP Final Report 
10 June 2024

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NOTIFICATION AREA 
The 300’ notification area for notification of the request is shown below: 
 
The notification list also includes the City’s list of interested parties. The list includes 136 total 
individuals. The mailing list is included as Appendix D.

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NEIGHBORHOOD RESPONSES 
As mentioned above, the property owners canvased their neighbors in 2023 and received 
written support from 11 neighbors. These statements of support are included as Appendix A. 
There was one response to the April 8, 2024 notification letter from a neighbor who indicated 
their support of the request. This response is included as Appendix C.  
The City provided the applicant with a neighbor’s contact information on June 6, 2024 – this 
neighbor had previously contacted the City of Glendale regarding the application. The applicant 
called the neighbor on June 7, 2024. During the telephone conversation, the neighbor asked 
whether the structures in the Campanaro’s backyard were included in the lot coverage 
calculation, and expressed concerns that the side yard setback could be too narrow for an 
individual to walk through thereby creating an environment where garbage and debris could 
accumulate and create odors. The applicant let the neighbor know that the lot coverage 
calculation would need to be confirmed with the architect, and that the property owner would be 
responsible for maintaining the side yard. 
The applicant called the neighbor again on June 10, 2024 to provide confirmation that the lot 
coverage calculation does include the structures in the backyard and to clarify that the side yard 
setback is 2’4” which should be enough space for an individual to walk through and maintain the 
side yard. During that conversation, the neighbor questioned why the Campanaros did not 
instead design the structure to be built to the property line so that there was no setback and 
therefore no space for debris to accumulate. The applicant noted that typically, the City requests 
a side yard instead of building up to the lot line, but would follow up with the Campanaros on 
this. The neighbor did not have further questions about the application at the time of this call. 
The applicant followed up with an email to the neighbor on June 10, 2024, which included an 
exhibit that showed the square footage of all structures on the property. As of this reporting, 
there has been no further communication with the neighbor. The applicant is in the process of 
discussing the side yard matter with the Campanaros and will follow up via telephone or email 
with the neighbor accordingly.

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The following map shows the neighbors that have provided a response to the application:

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Appendix A – Letters of Neighborhood Support

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Appendix B – 1st Notification Letter

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Appendix C – Email of Support

From:
Mary Grace McNear
To:
"mpbregar"
Subject:
RE: Campanaro Variance VAR24-03
Date:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:48:00 AM
Thank you, Mr. Bregar. I will pass this along to the planner assigned to the case. We
appreciate your feedback.
Mary Grace McNear
Attorney
Gilbert Blilie PLLC
701 N. 44th Street | Phoenix, AZ 85008
Direct: 480.429.3010 | Main: 480.429.3000 | Fax: 480.429.3100
Email: mmcnear@gilbertblilie.com
Legal Assistant: Taylor Ellis 480.429.3122 | tellis@gilbertblilie.com
From: mpbregar <mpbregar@yahoo.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:49 AM
To: Mary Grace McNear <mmcnear@gilbertblilie.com>
Subject: Campanaro Variance VAR24-03
Good morning Mr Blilie,
I am writing in reference to Campanaro Variance VAR24-03. Just want you to know i
am OK with this varaince request.
Thank you,
Michael Bregar
5401 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
Sent from my Galaxy

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Appendix D – Notification Mailing List

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