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CiƟzens ParƟcipaƟon Final Report 
VAR-24-04 – LaCombe Variance – 6334 W Louise Dr 
 
VAR24-04
LaCombe Variance
Planner Approved:
August 1, 2024

DescripƟon of Project: 
SUBJECT: VAR-24-04 – LaCombe Variance – 6334 W Louise Drive 
With our safety in mind, we are requesƟng a variance to increase the maximum wall height to 8 feet 
where the maximum fence height of 6 feet per the R1-7 PRD (Single Residence) zoning for this property. 
The exisƟng walls will all be rebuilt, including the footer with an approved permit as the addiƟonal 
blocks cannot be added to the exisƟng 6-foot wall structurally. The walls will be built to meet the design 
guidelines of the HOA and City of Glendale. We are also requesƟng permission for the south wall double 
gate, the north wall singe gate, and the wrought iron fence along adjacent to the Lake easement, all 
marked on the site plan, height to be increased to be consistent with the proposed 8-foot block wall. The 
fence and gate material would remain the same.

Brief Overview of the Citizens Participation Plan: 
SUBJECT: VAR-24-04 – LaCombe Variance – 6334 W Louise Drive 
A letter was approved by the City of Glendale to send out along with the site plan for the Citizens 
Participation plan. 
 
I received the mailing list from the City with 242 participants and the plan was sent out by mail on July 9, 
2024 with replies due 7/23/2024. 
 
Myself along with Joseline only received one email back from Greory Kraak at 6346 W Donald Drive and 
his email is attached. 
 
No other comments were received. 
 
The appendix of the full list of participants is included.

S. L. <ssjjj555@gmail.com>
Wall Variance - 6334 W Louise Drive
4 messages
kraakgc@aol.com <kraakgc@aol.com>
Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 12:52 PM
To: "ssjjj555@gmail.com" <ssjjj555@gmail.com>
Hello neighbor (Shawn) - I received your letter in the mail, requesting a variance to increase your
wall height to 8 feet.  I can appreciate your concerns about safety and support your request.  I've
walked by your house and thru the park and see no impact to the neighborhood in doing this.
I would be happy to forward this message to Joseline Castaneda if you can provide an email
address.  Sending to you instead, and hope my message supports your request.
Gregory Kraak
6346 W. Donald Drive
S. L. <ssjjj555@gmail.com>
Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM
To: "kraakgc@aol.com" <kraakgc@aol.com>, "S. L." <ssjjj555@gmail.com>
Thank you Gregory,  I really appreciate that, her email address is 
jcastaneda@glendaleaz.com
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kraakgc@aol.com <kraakgc@aol.com>
Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 3:53 PM
To: "jcastaneda@glendaleaz.com" <jcastaneda@glendaleaz.com>
Cc: "ssjjj555@gmail.com" <ssjjj555@gmail.com>
Ms. Castaneda - I'm sending you this email to demonstrate my support of the requested wall
variance at 6334 W. Louise Drive, Arrowhead Ranch.  Raising the height to 8 feet to address
recent safety issues seems to be a prudent request.
I have reviewed the property and as a resident, see no impact to the neighborhood in doing this.
I support this request.
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Castaneda, Joseline <jcastaneda@glendaleaz.com>
Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM
To: "kraakgc@aol.com" <kraakgc@aol.com>
Cc: "ssjjj555@gmail.com" <ssjjj555@gmail.com>
Good Afternoon,
Your response to the variance request has been noted.
Thank you,
7/25/24, 11:10 AM
Gmail - Wall Variance - 6334 W Louise Drive
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=7ed9256084&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1804766599372029133&simpl=msg-f:18047665993720291…
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From: kraakgc@aol.com <kraakgc@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 3:54 PM
To: Castaneda, Joseline <jcastaneda@GLENDALEAZ.com>
Cc: ssjjj555@gmail.com
Subject: Wall Variance - 6334 W Louise Drive
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7/25/24, 11:10 AM
Gmail - Wall Variance - 6334 W Louise Drive
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=7ed9256084&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1804766599372029133&simpl=msg-f:18047665993720291…
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July 9, 2024 
Shawn LaCombe 
6334 W Louise Dr 
Glendale, AZ 85310 
p. 623-533-1500 
e. ssjjj555@gmail.com 
 
SUBJECT: VAR-24-04 – LaCombe Variance – 6334 W Louise Drive 
 
Dear Neighbor, 
 
This leƩer is to inform you that I am applying for a variance applicaƟon with the City of Glendale. The 
property is located at 6334 W Louise Drive in the Cholla District. 
 
We have had several break-in aƩempts to our property over the past two years by people going over our 
exisƟng wall adjacent to the park. With our safety in mind, we are requesƟng a variance to increase the 
maximum wall height to 8 feet where the maximum fence height of 6 feet per the R1-7 PRD (Single 
Residence) zoning for this property. The exisƟng walls will all be rebuilt, including the footer with an 
approved permit as the addiƟonal blocks cannot be added to the exisƟng 6-foot wall structurally. The 
walls will be built to meet the design guidelines of the HOA and City of Glendale. We are also requesƟng 
permission for the south wall double gate, the north wall singe gate, and the wrought iron fence along 
adjacent to the Lake easement, all marked on the site plan, height to be increased to be consistent with 
the proposed 8-foot block wall. The fence and gate material would remain the same.  
Our current wall, that is shared by the park to the east, is only 68” high. The east wall is 53’ long and the 
front and back walls are 28’ long. We are asking to have all three walls and the gates raised from 6 feet 
to 8 feet tall to deter anyone from jumping over our walls coming from the park that we are adjacent to. 
We have discussed our situaƟon with our HOA about buffering the wall along with park side for trees 
and they commented that I am not able to add any trees along my side of the wall. We asked this at one 
of their onsite meeƟngs with us at our house. The HOA said both verbally and in a leƩer that once I 
receive the variance from the City of Glendale to raise the wall, they will give their ok to build the new 
wall to 8 feet high. 
I have included a site plan with this leƩer for your review. You may write, email, or call using the contact 
informaƟon above or by contacƟng Joseline Castaneda for the City of Glendale at (623) 930-2823. 
Comments must be received by July 23, 2024.   
 
For addiƟonal details about this project or to be added to the Interested ParƟes mailing list, scan the QR 
code: 
 
Sincerely,  
Shawn LaCombe 
 
Encl: Site Plan and Exhibit

The dark Blue line is an outline of the walls (1,2 and 3) that we are 
proposing to increase height from 6 feet to 8 feet to 8-foot walls.
North
Variance Application (VAR24-04)
6334 W Louise Dr , Glendale AZ 85310
62.39’
Existing Pool
Lake
Neighborhood Park
Property Description:
Zoning: R1-7 PRD (Single Residence
Planned Residential Development)
Maximum fence height: 6 feet
Proposed fence height: 8 feet
Parcel Map and Site Plan
for 200-05-176

North Wall (1), has 
one wall that is 
25-feet wide and 
another that is 
3-feet wide with 
a gate that is 
45-inches wide
1
2
3
North
The dark Blue line is an outline of the walls (1,2 and 3) that we are 
proposing to increase high from 6-feet to 8-feet.
1
2
3
Variance Application (VAR24-04)
6334 W Louise Dr , Glendale AZ 85310
53.5ft
9ft
9.5ft
South wall has one 
block wall that is 9-
foot wide and 
another that is 9.5-
foot wide. 
Separated by two 
5Ft wrought iron 
gates
East Wall (2), is 
53.5-feet wide
Wall Dimensions  Currently 6ft Height 
Purposing 8 Ft Height
3.9ft
25ft

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AREA 
NAME / TYPE OF REQUEST: 
SHAWN LACOMBE WALL VARIANCE 
LOCATION: 6334 W Louise Drive, Glendale, AZ 85310 
REQUEST: 
The applicant is requesting review of a Variance by the Board of 
Adjustment to increase the maximum side fence height from 6 feet 
to 8 feet. 
ZONING DISTRICT: R1-7 PRD 
COUNCIL DISTRICT: Cholla 
FORMAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED: 03/12/2024

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No leƩers have been returned as of 7/25/2024 to Shawn LaCombe