PowerPoint Presentation

Manuel’s Restaurant
VAR25-09
Board of Adjustment Hearing – April 9, 2026
Sydney Tirella
Senior Planner

Request
2
Variance approval to reduce the east side building setback 
from 15 feet to 7 feet in the General Commercial (C-2) 
zoning district. 
Applicant / Owner:
Brennan Ray, Ray Law Firm / NRE Real Estate Holdings LLC

Zoning Map
3

Aerial Map
4

Public Involvement 
5
• Notices mailed December 22, 2025
• Hearing notices mailed on March 13, 2026
• Advertised in The Arizona Republic on March 18, 2026
• Property posted on-site March 20, 2026

Timeline / Site Plan
6
Manuel’s
7’
5.5’
1994: Building constructed as 
Manuel’s Restaurant
2017: Addition permitted for patio 
and storage
2024: Addition built without 
permits for walk-in cooler
2025: Variance

Findings & Analysis
7
1. There are special circumstances or conditions 
applicable to the property including its size, shape, 
topography, location, or surroundings which were not 
self-imposed by the owner;
2. Due to the special circumstances, the strict application 
of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive the property of 
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same 
classification in same zoning district;

Findings & Analysis
8
3. Granting the variance will not have a detrimental effect 
on the property, adjoining property, the surrounding 
neighborhood, or the City in general.

Recommendation
9
Should the Board grant this variance, it should be subject 
to the following stipulations: 
1. Development shall be in conformance with applicable 
narrative and site plan, date stamped February 27, 
2026.
2. The subject expansion shall be brought into 
conformance with current adopted City of Glendale 
codes.

Manuel’s Restaurant
VAR25-09
Board of Adjustment Hearing – April 9, 2026
Sydney Tirella
Senior Planner