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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2024-12-12)

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Variance Request Letter 
 
To: City of Glendale 
 
Description of proposed project: 
 
The proposed project pertains to a variance request regarding the building height and setbacks within 
the Glendale, Arizona jurisdiction. The variance requests are minor in nature, and as shown below clearly meet 
all the parameters set forth in Unified Development Code-Section 35.6.209B Variance Criteria. Further, if 
granted, these Variances will not violate or circumvent any of the exclusionary parameters set forth in subsection. 
 
Our intention is to get permit for the existing/current structure that fits the City of Glendale’s densification 
objectives.  
 
We are requesting a minor variance to the following zoning by laws. 
 
Siting of Buildings: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Accessory structures: maximum of 16ft ht. as per Code for the SR District zoning. 
 
Side Setback: Variance from 10ft to 2ft (see Cover Sheet: Site Plan) that shows the current location of the RV 
Garage. 
Building Height Limit: Variance from 16ft to 19ft (see A.02: Elevations & Section) that shows the existing height 
of the RV Garage.  
 
Purpose of Request: 
 The structure is intended for storage and there are no unique conditions on this one. 
 The current maximum height for Accessory buildings does not satisfy the needs of an RV Garage. 
 We would like to keep the RV Garage where it is located in order to maintain access via south. 
 
There is no change in use, maintains the look and feel of the surrounding area, has no direct affect to 
surrounding properties and still follows the intent of the law. 
 
 Does not deprive the neighborhood’s rights as the RV Garage is located 148 ft from the front side of the 
property, so mitigated noise level is created and avoids severely encroaching into the south to maintain 
its ideal usage.

 There are no utilities, wall foundations etc. running along East side of the property so the RV Garage 
fits well on the said area.  
 Does not deprive the neighbor of rights as it directly replaces the structure that had been there for 40 
years. 
 
Any hardship caused by the provisions of the Unified Development Code is more than personal 
inconvenience or a financial hardship and is not the result of actions by the applicant: 
 
 Having to move and decrease the height of the structure to satisfy the current laws. 
 Incurring additional costs to remove the existing structure and reinstate a new one within required 
setbacks and building height requirements. 
 Loss of amenities: Loss of existing P-Barn 
 The applicant would not be able to enjoy their property with the same amenities afforded othersin their 
neighborhood. 
 
Existing unique circumstances/conditions on the subject property that prevents the universal application of 
the zoning standard: 
 
 The location allows the applicant to utilize an existing driveway and gate to drive the RV directly into the 
garage. 
 The said structure is originally intended to be built as a storage/ RV Garage was demolished due to falling 
apart as this was built 40 years ago. The purpose of the building did not change when replaced with new 
one. 
 
We earnestly seek your favorable consideration and approval of this variance request, which encapsulates 
our commitment to excellence and responsible urban development. We thank you for your care and 
consideration in this matter and look forward to hearing from you. 
 
 
 
Respectfully Submitted, 
 
Kris Ontiveros 
312 Architect & Design 
 
Failed
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DATE
Conditionally Approved
Approved

aschwenner
11/12/2024
City of Glendale
Development Services Department
Planning Division