07. BA250023 BOA Staff Report

Maricopa County — Board of Adjustment (2025-05-15)

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Report to the Board of Adjustment
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: 
BA250023 –Ploeger Property 
Hearing Date:
May 15, 2025
Supervisor District:
3
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant:
Matt Ducharme
Property Owner:
Gene Ploeger 
Request:
Variance to the development standard of the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance to permit:
1)
A rear-yard setback of 12’ where 21’ is the minimum permitted in the R1-
18 RUPD zoning district per case Z2000098
Site Location:
APN 203-40-914 @ 2636 W. Shinnecock Way – Shinnecock Way & 
Princeville Dr., in the Anthem area
Site Size:
12,717 sq. ft. 
Current Use / Zoning:
Single family residence / R1-18 RUPD
Background:
1.
September 9, 2005: Recording date of subdivision plat S2001040 ‘Anthem Country Club Unit 18’ 
subject parcel created as lot #26.
2.
July 3, 2006: Permit B200516888 receives final inspection for primary residence.
3.
May 3, 2007: Permit B200613372 receives final inspection for pool.
4.
May 30, 2017: Current owners acquire property under warranty deed 20170390057.
5.
February 25, 2019: HOA approves patio addition.
6.
May 2019: Property owners hire contractor to construct patio addition. Patio addition appears in 
aerial photos at the rear of the residence within the required 21’ rear yard setback. No violation is 
reported for the unpermitted addition.
7.
January 6, 2025: Applicant applies for BLDR2500099 for under-roof alteration. The alteration area 
includes a portion of the unpermitted patio addition. Zoning clearance for the alteration is denied 
due to the unpermitted addition encroaching the rear yard setback.
8.
April 4, 2025: Application date for subject variance application.

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Existing On-Site and Surrounding Zoning/Land Use:
9.
On-site:
R1-18 RUPD / Single-family residence
North:
R1-18 RUPD / Single-family residence 
South:
R1-18 RUPD / Landscape tract then Single-family residence
East:
Shinnecock Way then R1-18 RUPD / Landscape Tract then Single-family residence
West:
Landscape tract / Vacant 
Variance Request:
10.
The applicant is requesting a variance for a reduced rear yard setback for a non-permitted, as-
built patio roof addition. The variance is required to achieve zoning clearance for a current permit 
for under roof alterations within the footprint of the non-permitted addition.
2018 Aerial Image prior to addition
2019 Aerial Image showing the unpermitted addition

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Excerpt from proposed site plan
Site Analysis:
11.
The site is a typical single family residential lot developed as part of Anthem Unit 18B. The RUPD 
for Anthem Unit 18B, approved under Z2000098, requires a 21’ rear yard setback. Because the 
area of the proposed alteration involves the unpermitted construction, it is in the best interest for 
safety to include the as-built patio addition with the alteration permit to ensure safety and 
compliance with building codes. However, the reason for the variance is unwarranted as the non-
permitted addition is considered by staff to be a self-imposed hardship where the appropriate 
avenue for compliance would be to reduce the addition to meet the setback established for the 
subdivision in the pending permit for the interior alteration.

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2025 Oblique Aerial view of the subject site & as-built patio addition

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Aerial image surrounding environs

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Zoning District map
Zoning District Standards:
12.
The following table is included to illustrate and contrast the standards for the underlying zoning 
district with those proposed by the owner (Note: changes to proposed standards are indicated in 
bold).
Standard
R1-18 RUPD
Zoning 
District
Proposed with 
Variance
Min. Front Yard Setback (west) 
20-feet 
n/a
Min. Rear Yard Setback (east)
21-feet
12-feet
Min. Side Yard Setback (south)
7-feet
n/a
Min. Street Side Setback (north)
10.5-feet
n/a
Maximum Height 
39-feet
n/a
Minimum Lot Area
18,000-sq. ft.
n/a
Minimum Lot Width
84-feet
n/a
Max. Lot Coverage
50%
n/a
Note: Standards indicated in bold do not meet base zoning standards

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State Statute / County Zoning Ordinance Tests - ARS § 11-816.B.2 and MCZO Article 303.2.2 states the 
Board of Adjustment may, “Allow a variance from the terms of the ordinance if, owing to peculiar 
conditions, a strict interpretation would work an unnecessary hardship and if in granting the variance the 
general intent and purposes of the zoning ordinance will be preserved.” 
13.
Statutory Test -1 Does the applicant’s property contain any peculiar condition– Discuss and 
explain what is/are the peculiar conditions facing the property and include reference to the 
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Regulations or Development Standards to be varied.  
“In May 2019, the Ploegers hired a contractor (Prestige Landscapes) to construct a patio roof 
extension. This extension provides shade during the early and mid-afternoon hours, enhancing the 
usability of their outdoor space. Additionally, the extended roof offers increased shade on a portion 
of the west-facing glass of the patio area, which helps reduce heat transfer into the home and 
lowers energy demands, making the residence more energy-efficient and comfortable. The current 
zoning setback on the west side of the property does not permit structures to be built this close to 
the property line. However, there is a wash/open space behind the residence, not development with 
additional housing. Given the narrow nature of their backyard, the Ploegers are requesting that 
consideration be given to allow the roof structure to remain in place. It adds significant value to the 
property, both in terms of increased usability and comfort, as well as the economic benefit of 
reduced energy costs. The Ploegers also believe that the structure does not negatively impact the 
surrounding community. It is fully obscured from view from the street and does not obstruct the 
sightlines of neighboring properties in any direction.“
14.
Statutory Test 2 – Does applying the requirements of the Ordinance to the applicant’s property 
create an Unnecessary Hardship – Explain how the peculiar condition identified in #1 causes an  
unnecessary hardship to the property when the requirements of the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance are applied.  Explain how the that the peculiar condition of the property came to be and 
whether the condition was created by the applicant or someone in the property’s line of title. 
Explain the proposed use of the property with the variance request. Identify and explain all 
peculiar conditions on your property in regard to the following areas: slope, narrowness, 
shallowness, irregular shape, location, washes, vegetation, and easements, etc. Explain how 
enforcement of the Zoning Regulations or Development Standards would impose a hardship on 
the property.
“The Ploegers hired a contractor, Prestige Landscapes, to complete this work as part of a broader 
exterior landscape upgrade. The contractor obtained approval from the Homeowners’ Association 
(HOA) for the project; however, they did not file for a permit with Maricopa County, a fact that was 
unbeknownst to the Ploegers. MGD builders was also unaware that the patio structure had been 
constructed without a permit. In the summer of 2020, we obtained a permit for the installation of a 
large door to replace the back patio sliders, and completed the work without issue. At the time, the 
structure was already in place, and there were no objections raised during the permitting process. 
MGD Builders assumed that the work had been properly executed, based on the Ploegers’ 
assurance and the fact that Maricopa County had not raised any concerns during the process. While 
the Ploegers have no intention of circumventing municipal regulations, they now find themselves 
with an unpermitted structure on their property. Believing in good faith that the appropriate 
authorities had granted permission for the structure and that its continued existence does not pose 
a risk to the surrounding neighborhood, the Ploegers respectfully request that a variance be granted 
to allow the structure to remain in place.”
15.
Statutory Test 3 – General Intent and Purpose of the Zoning Ordinance – Discuss the purpose 
of the zoning requirement from which the variance is being sought. Then, discuss and explain 
how, provided statutory tests #1 and #2 are satisfied, the granting of the requested variance 
would preserve the general intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.

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“It is believed that the patio extensions does not pose any threat to the surrounding area that the 
zoning ordinance is intended to protect. The structure consists of a wood-framed patio rood with a 
glulam beam spanning between two masonry columns. The majority of the framed structure is 
wrapped in stucco, with the only exposed combustible material being the T&G ceiling finish. Given 
that the structure is nearly centered on the lot and there are no neighboring residences behind it, it 
does not appear to pose any fire or safety risks to the surrounding area.”
Findings: 
16.
The applicant has the burden of proving to the Board that, in accordance with the standard set 
forth in ARS §11-816.B.2 and MCZO Article 303.2.2, the property requires a variance. To grant the 
relief, the applicant must prove, and the Board must find and identify, a physical condition of the 
applicant’s property that is peculiar and not common to the area or the universe of the zoning 
district. Also, any such peculiarity must not have been created either by the applicant or anyone 
in the chain of title. If the Board determines that there is no such peculiar physical condition, its 
inquiry stops, and the application must be denied.
If the Board identifies a peculiar physical condition of the applicant’s property which is not self-
imposed, then the applicant must prove, and the Board must find and identify, an unnecessary 
hardship imposed upon the property due to the strict application of the requirements of the zoning 
ordinance which the applicant wishes to have varied such that there is no viable use of the 
property without the variance. 
If the Board identifies a peculiar physical condition of the property which is not self-imposed, and 
that in applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance to the property, because of the peculiar 
physical condition, an unnecessary hardship exists, the applicant must prove, and the Board must 
find and identify, how the granting of the variance will preserve the general intent and purpose of 
the zoning ordinance.
In order to approve the variance the Board must make findings and articulate them in motion 
memorializing the above.  
17.
Based upon what the applicant has submitted and the staff analysis in this report, staff offers the 
following positive and/or negative observations the Board may consider in its findings:
After reviewing the submission, Staff is unable to identify a peculiar condition of the property that 
warrants a variance. Nothing prevents the reasonable development of the site as the site is 
already developed with a single-family residence. The request for variance is inappropriate and 
the as-built should be altered to meet the setback for the subdivision in the pending alteration 
permit.
18.
And further, if the Board finds the applicant has satisfied the statutory test, and has stated its 
findings on the record, the grant of this variance will memorialize the following:
a)
Variance approval establishes a 12’ (west) rear-yard setback line for APN 203-40-914. 
Presented by:
Daniel Johnson
Reviewed by:
Darren V. Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager 
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Application / Supplemental Questionnaire (2 pages)
Site Plan (1 page)
Anthem HOA approval (1 page)

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BA250023
Application Name:
Legal Description
Ploeger Residence
Applicant
Case Address
6N 2E 13
Matthew Ducharme
2636 W SHINNECOCK WAY
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:203-40-914
(602) 703-1757
matt@mgdbuildersaz.com
PHOENIX, AZ 85086
Map scale 1:388
Supervisor District No.
Request for patio roof extension on the west side of the existing home.

BA250023 RCVD 4/3/25

Planning & Development Department
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85003
P: 602.506.3301
Variance Application Packet 
VARIANCE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
ARS §11-816 B.2
The Board of Adjustment may allow a variance from the terms of the ordinance when, owing to peculiar 
conditions, a strict interpretation would work an unnecessary hardship, if in granting such variance the 
general intent and purposes of the zoning ordinance will be preserved.
1.
Please discuss and explain what is/are the peculiar condition(s) facing the property and include reference to the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Regulation(s) or Development Standard(s) to be varied. Explain the proposed 
use of the property with the variance request. Identify and explain all peculiar conditions on your property in regard
to the following areas: slope, narrowness, shallowness, irregular shape, location, washes, vegetation, and
easements, etc. Explain how enforcement of the Zoning Regulation(s) or Development Standard(s) would impose
a hardship on the property.
2.
Please explain the unnecessary hardship the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance creates because of a peculiar
condition/the peculiar conditions on site. Please discuss and explain that the peculiar condition of the property is
not self-created in the line of title.
BA250023 RCVD 4/3/25

Planning & Development Department
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85003
P: 602.506.3301
3.
Please discuss and explain how the granting of the requested variance would not cause a negative impact on
the general intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
*Additional sheets may be attached.
** DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING AN INTERPRETATION
Variance Application Packet

W SHINNECOCK WAY
INDICATES LOCATION OF
NEW 185 SF REMODEL
N64°15'04"W     125.24'
N62°18'15"W     126.05'
56.15'
N25°44'56"E     103.58'
(E) LIVABLE
(E) LIVABLE
(E) LIVABLE
(E) GARAGE
(E) PATIO
(E) PATIO
(E)
POOL
EXISTING
CONCRETE
PAVER
DRIVEWAY
OPEN SPACE
ANTHEM COUNTRY
CLUB ASSOC. INC.
R1-18
RESIDENTIAL
R1-18
RESIDENTIAL
OPEN SPACE
ANTHEM COUNTRY
CLUB ASSOC. INC.
11.02'
(PER PREV.
APPROVED
SITE PLAN)
11.02'
(PER PREV.
APPROVED
SITE PLAN)
14'
(PER PREV.
APPROVED
& FINALLED
SF PERMIT)
NEITHER GAS LINE NOR GAS METER ARE
IN THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THIS PROJECT.
R=1270' / L=43.16' /
1°56'50"
3'
WALL MAINT.
EASEMENT
1'
VEHICLE
NON-ACCESS
EASEMENT
3'
WALL MAINT.
EASEMENT
1'
VEHICLE
NON-ACCESS
EASEMENT
EXST'G 5' HIGH
W.I. FENCE
EXST'G 5' HIGH
W.I. FENCE
EXST'G 6' HIGH
CMU WALL
EXST'G 6' HIGH
CMU WALL
EXST'G 5' HIGH
W.I. FENCE
25.04'
(PER PREV.
APPROVED
& FINALLED
SF PERMIT)
2636 WEST SHINNECOCK WAY
ANTHEM, AZ 85086
REBECCA & GENE PLOEGER
LOT 26 OF ANTHEM UNIT 18B
V-B
203-40-914
R-3
R1-18
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2018 INT'L BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
*ALL ABOVE W/ MARICOPA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT
5,981 SF (TOTAL UNDER ROOF / 12,717 SF (LOT AREA) =
47% (NO CHANGE IN FOOTPRINT / LOT COVERAGE)
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT ADDRESS:
OWNER:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
CONSTRUCTION TYPE:
PARCEL NUMBER:
OCCUPANCY TYPE:
ZONING:
CONSTRUCTION CODES:
HEIGHT:
LOT COVERAGE:
SITE PLAN
scale: 1"=20'
north
A0
site plan /
project data
AREA SUMMARY (ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE - FIELD VFY.)
LOCATION
EXST'G(SF)
(to remain)
NEW(SF)
TOTAL(SF)
LIVABLE
COVERED PATIO
TOTAL(SF)
GARAGE /
STORAGE
SHEET INDEX
COVER SHEET, SPECIFICATIONS, SITE PLAN, PROJECT DATA
GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES
EXISTING / DEMOLITION PLAN
FOUNDATION PLAN / ROOF FRAMING PLAN
FLOOR / DIMENSION / ELECTRICAL PLAN
ELEVATIONS / DETAILS
SIMPSON STRONG WALL DETAILS
SIMPSON STRONG WALL DETAILS
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
WSWH1
WSWH2
REMODEL(SF)
(of existing)
4,376
714
VICINITY MAP
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL NOTES
1.
ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 
THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE 
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE PER EDITIONS NOTED UNDER PROJECT INFO THIS SHEET.
2.
VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.  NOTIFY
ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR INCONSISTENCIES.  VERIFY IN FIELD
ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.  VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS WITH 
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.  PROVIDE ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT
STRUCTURES DURING CONSTRUCTION.  SUCH MEASURES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE 
LIMITED TO BRACING AND SHORING FOR LOADS IMPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION, ETC.
3.
DETAILS ON THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS ARE TYPICAL.  NOTES AND DETAILS ON
DRAWINGS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER GENERAL NOTES AND TYPICAL DETAILS.
WHERE NO DETAILS ARE SHOWN, CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO SIMILAR WORK
ON THE PROJECT.
4.
ESTABLISH AND VERIFY ALL OPENINGS AND INSERTS FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND 
ELECTRICAL WITH APPROPRIATE TRADES, DRAWINGS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION.
5.
CONNECT WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES TO EXISTING UTILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL CITY BUILDING CODES.
6.
ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR THE LOCAL
JURISDICTION, MARICOPA COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ARIZONA.
7.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY FOR ALL FEES AND PERMITS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER
COMPLETION OF THE WORK.
8.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL FOOTINGS, TANKS AND SUBTERRANEAN VOIDS ARE 
REMOVED FROM THE SITE AND ALL HOLES ARE BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED TO FULLY
SUPPORT THE DESIGN LOADS.
9.
THE CONTRACTOR, BY PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION, REPRESENTS THAT: THEY HAVE
REVIEWED THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE SITE,
HAS FAMILIARIZED THEMSELVES WITH LOCAL CONDITIONS, LAWS, REGULATIONS AND
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED, AND THE SITE USE IS
COORDINATED WITH THE OWNER.  ALSO, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING
CONDITIONS ON THE SITE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.  ALL DISCREPANCIES AND
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WITH THESE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS SHALL BE REPORTED TO
THE ARCHITECT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION.
10.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND PAY FOR ALL TEMPORARY UTILITIES.
11.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH THE GRADE AND BUILDING LOCATIONS AND VERIFY
FINISH FLOOR LOCATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
12.
CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT PARTIAL IN-PLACE
CONSTRUCTION IS ADEQUATELY BRACED AGAINST MOVEMENT AND THAT ALL 
HAZARDOUS AREAS ARE PROTECTED TO PREVENT INJURIES.
13.
THE PREMISES OF THE BUILDING SITE SHALL BE CLEAN OF DEBRIS EMANATING FROM THE 
WORK AT ALL TIMES.  THE SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SWEEPING
WORK AREA DAILY.  ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS SHALL BE COLLECTED AND DEPOSITED IN
DESIGNATED AREAS.
14.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL FLASHING, SEALANTS, WEATHER STRIPPING AND OTHER
NECESSARY MATERIALS TO ENSURE THE BUILDING WILL BE WEATHER TIGHT.
15.
CONTRACTOR SHALL CAULK AROUND ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND OTHER OPENINGS OR
JOINTS WITH A SILICONE-BASED SEALANT.  LEAVE ADJACENT SURFACES CLEANED AND
PROVIDE BACKING WHERE REQUIRED.
16.
CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP PREMISES FREE OF RUBBISH AND EXCESS MATERIAL.
17.
THE SITE OF CONSTRUCTION IS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.  THE SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL
EXAMINE THE PREMISES PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL AND SHALL FAMILIARIZE 
THEMSELVES WITH CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WILL HAVE TO WORK.  EACH BIDDER
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN THEIR PROPOSALS RESULTING FROM FAILURE 
TO MAKE A SITE INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS.
18.
ALL FINISHES SHALL BE SELECTED BY OWNER AND ALL FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS,
WOODWORK, ETC. SHALL BE PREPARED APPROPRIATELY TO RECEIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE 
FINISHES.
19.
FURNISH ALL FINISH HARDWARE NECESSARY FOR SMOOTH OPERATION OF DOORS.
INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOOR STOPS, THRESHOLDS, WEATHER STRIPPING, FLUSH BOLTS,
ETC.  CONSULT WITH OWNER AS TO THE FUNCTION OF EACH DOOR IN ORDER TO
DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE HARDWARE.
20.
THE UNDERSIGNED ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER DO NOT REPRESENT THAT THESE PLANS OR
HE SPECIFICATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ARE SUITABLE, WHETHER OR NOT 
MODIFIED, FOR ANY OTHER SITE THAN THE ONE FOR WHICH THEY WERE SPECIFICALLY 
PREPARED.
21.
ARCHITECT DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IF THEY ARE
USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART AT ANY OTHER SITE.
22.
OPTIONS ARE FOR CONTRACTOR'S CONVENIENCE.  IF ANY OPTIONS ARE CHOSEN,
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL NECESSARY CHANGES AND SHALL
COORDINATE ALL DETAILS.
23.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SHALL BE SPREAD OUT IF PLACED ON FRAMED 
CONSTRUCTION.  LOAD SHALL NOT EXCEED THE DESIGN LIVE LOAD PER SQUARE FOOT.
24.
THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS REPRESENT THE FINISHED STRUCTURE.  THEY DO NOT
INDICATE THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION.  THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL 
MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE STRUCTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION.  
OBSERVATION VISITS BY THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SHALL NOT INCLUDE INSPECTION
OF THE ABOVE ITEMS NOR WILL THE ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 
CONTRACTOR'S MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES FOR PROCEDURE OF 
CONSTRUCTION OR THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THE PROGRAMS INCIDENT THERE.
TRUSS DEFERMENT
PREFABRICATED WOOD AND / OR STEEL TRUSSES TO BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED
FABRICATOR.  TRUSS DIAGRAMS TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY INSPECTOR AT THE FRAMING
INSPECTION PER IRC SECTION R802.10.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
CONTRACTOR SHALL THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION.
2.
CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND OWNER WHEN ANY EXISTING CONDITION
CAUSES CONFLICT OR IS NOT REPRESENTED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
3.
CONTRACTOR TO CLARIFY ANY DISCREPANCIES WITH ARCHITECT IN ARCHITECT'S 
DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASING OF 
PURCHASING OR INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS.
4.
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY DIMENSIONS AND FIELD LOCATIONS NOT DOCUMENTED IN THESE 
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
5.
THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED IN ANY WAY TO ALLOW OR SUGGEST ANY 
CONSTRUCTION TO OCCUR CONTRARY TO ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY CODE REQUIREMENTS.
6.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONNECTIONS INCLUDING CONTRACTOR AND OWNER 
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
7.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
INCLUDING SUPPORTING ENGINEERING AS REQUIRED.  CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTATION FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY, OWNER AND ARCHITECT APPROVAL PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION.
8.
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY SUBMITTALS FOR EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FINISHES, ETC. TO OWNER 
AND ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION.
9.
ALL CONSTRUCTION IS NEW UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
10.
USE DIMENSIONS ON DRAWINGS.  DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.  NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY
DIMENSIONS IN QUESTION.LARGER SCALE DRAWINGS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SMALLER SCALE 
DRAWINGS.
11.
DRAWINGS INDICATE GENERAL LOCATION, DIMENSIONS, REFERENCES, DETAILS, ETC.  AND DO
NOT DOCUMENT EVERY CONDITION.  CONDITIONS NOT PARTICULARLY DETAILED SHALL BE OF
SIMILAR CONSTRUCTION TO THOSE DETAILED IN DRAWINGS.
1.
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.  FIELD VERIFY PRIOR TO STAKING.
NOTIFY ARCHITECT AND OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO 
COMMENCING WORK.
2.
LOCATE ALL UTILITIES WITH ARIZONA BLUE STAKE PRIOR TO ANY DIGGING.
3.
FIELD VERIFY ALL SETBACK CLEARANCES, PROPERTY LINES AND
ELEVATIONS WITH LAND SURVEYOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.  LOCATE
PROPERTY CORNERS PRIOR TO FOOTING INSPECTION.
4.
PROVIDE A SCREEN WALL (MIN. 6" ABOVE TOP OF EQUIPMENT) AT ALL
EXTERIOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT.
5.
FENCES, SITE AND RETAINING WALLS UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT.
6.
PROVIDE PORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITY.
7.
SECURE PROPERTY WITH TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK FENCING AND LOCKING
GATE DURING CONSTRUCTION.
8.
PROTECT BUILDING MATERIAL STORED ON SITE FROM WEATHER, DAMAGE
AND THEFT.
9.
PROVIDE TERMITE PRE-TREATMENT ON ALL NEW CONCRETE SLABS AND A
PERIMETER TREATMENT OF THE EXISTING RESIDENCE WITH A TREATMENT
WARRANTY OF A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS PER IRC SECTION R318.2.
10.
CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE APPROVED BACKWATER VALVE (PER IPC)
BASED ON UPSTREAM MANHOLE RIM ELEVATION IF REQUIRED.
11.
SLOPE GRADE AT 5% AWAY FROM BUILDING FOR A MINIMUM DISTANCE
OF 10' HORIZONTAL TO AN APPROVED STORMWATER DISPOSAL AREA.
12.
FINISH FLOOR SHALL BE A MINIMUM 6" ABOVE ADJACENT FINISH GRADE
ELEVATIONS.
13.
A SOILS REPORT IS RECOMMENDED ON THIS PROJECT.  INSTALL VAPOR
BARRIER UNDER SLAB IF RECOMMENDED BY REPORT.  CONTRACTOR
TO VERIFY SOIL  CONDITIONS MEET LOCAL CODE MINIMUM BEARING
CAPACITY.
14.
PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION R301.1.5, A SURVEY IS REQUIRED
WHEN A STRUCTURE IS BUILT LESS THAN TWO FEET FROM OR INTO
ANY REQUIRED BUILDING CODE AND/OR ZONING ORDINANCE
SETBACK, OR WHERE OTHER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST.
15.
VERIFY LOCATIONS OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND SEPTIC SYSTEMS,
UTILITIES, ETC. WHERE NEW CONSTRUCTION OCCURS AND NOTIFY
ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY OF ANY UNKNOWN CONDITIONS.
GENERAL SITE PLAN NOTES:
(ALL MAY NOT APPLY)
north
N.T.S.
PROJECT
SITE
BUILDER'S SET
THE SCOPE OF THIS SET OF PLANS IS TO PROVIDE A "BUILDER'S SET" OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND
GENERAL NOTES HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "PLANS".  THIS SET OF PLANS IS SUFFICIENT TO OBTAIN A
BUILDING PERMIT; HOWEVER, ALL MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT ARE NOT NECESSARILY DESCRIBED.  THE PLANS DELINEATE AND DESCRIBE ONLY
LOCATIONS, DIMENSIONS, TYPES OF MATERIALS AND GENERAL METHODS OF ASSEMBLING OR FASTENING.
THE ARE NOT INTENDING TO SPECIFY PARTICULAR PRODUCTS OR OTHER METHODS OF ANY SPECIFIC
MATERIAL, PRODUCT OR METHOD.  THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLANS REQUIRES A LICENSED GENERAL
CONTRACTOR THOROUGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH THE APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES AND METHODS
OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIC TO THIS PRODUCT TYPE AND TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION.
SUBSTITUTIONS
THE SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL BASE HIS PROPOSAL ON THE EXACT BRANDS, SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND
MATERIALS SHOWN, IF THE SUBCONTRACTOR DESIRES TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS, THE SUBCONTRACTOR
SHALL LIST THEM W/ THE BID AND IN THE CONTRACT.  THE LISTING SHALL BE IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO
AFFORD THE OWNER MEANS OF COMPARISON AND MUST INCLUDE THE MONETARY DIFFERENCE IN THE
CONTRACT PRICE IF THE SUBSTITUTION IS ACCEPTED.  SUBSTITUTIONS AFTER SIGNING THE CONTRACT SHALL
BE BY CHANGE ORDER ONLY.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
IF ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS APPEAR IN THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS, THE
SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER IN WRITING OF SUCH OMISSIONS OR ERRORS PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK WHICH APPEARS IN QUESTION.  IN THE EVENT OF THE SUBCONTRACTORS
FAILURE TO GIVE SUCH NOTICE, HE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH ERRORS OR OMISSIONS AND
THE COST OF RECTIFYING THE SAME.  THE SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE ALL ITEMS OR DETAILS CLARIFIED
WITH THE OWNER PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID; OTHERWISE THE OWNER'S INTERPRETATION SHALL BE FINAL.
WINDOWS
ALL BEDROOM EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM NET CLEAR
OPENING AREA OF 5.7 SQ. FT.  (5.0 SQ. FT. AT GRADE LEVEL) THE MINIMUM NET CLEAR OPENING HEIGHT
DIMENSION SHALL BE 24 INCHES. THE MINIMUM NET CLEAR OPENING WIDTH DIMENSION SHALL BE  20
INCHES.  WHERE EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS ARE PROVIDED THEY SHALL HAVE A
FINISHED SILL HEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 44 INCHES MEASURED FROM THE FINISHED FLOOR TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE CLEAR OPENING PER IRC SECTION R310.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL WINDOWS ARE TO COMPLY W/ SECTION IRC SECTION
R303.
GLASS IN HAZARDOUS AREAS AND ALL GLASS WITHIN 18" OF THE FLOOR SHALL BE SAFETY GLASS PER IRC
SECTION R308.
ATTIC VENTILATION, SCUTTLE, AND VIEWS
ATTIC SCUTTLE SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 22" x 30" AND 30" MINIMUM CLEAR HEADROOM ABOVE THE
ACCESS OPENING PER IRC SECTION R807.  WHEN APPLIANCES ARE LOCATED IN THE ATTIC, SCUTTLE SHALL
COMPLY WITH IRC SECTION M1305.1.2.
VENTILATION SHALL COMPLY WITH IRC SECTIONS M1501 THROUGH M1505.
ROOF VENTILATION SHALL COMPLY WITH IRC SECTION R806.
WATER RESISTANT APPLICATIONS
R307.2 BATHTUB AND SHOWER SPACES.  BATHTUB AND SHOWER FLOORS AND WALLS ABOVE BATHTUBS
WITH INSTALLED SHOWER HEADS AND IN SHOWER COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE FINISHED WITH A
NONABSORBENT SURFACE. SUCH WALL SURFACES SHALL EXTEND TO A HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET
ABOVE THE FLOOR.
R702.4.2 FIBER-CEMENT, FIBER-MAT REINFORCED CEMENTITIOUS BACKER UNITS, GLASS MAT GYPSUM
BACKERS AND FIBER-REINFORCED GYPSUM BACKERS.
FIBER-CEMENT, FIBER-MAT REINFORCED CEMENTITIOUS BACKER UNITS, GLASS MAT GYPSUM BACKERS OR
FIBER-REINFORCED GYPSUM BACKERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM C 1288, C 1325, C 1178 OR C 1278,
RESPECTIVELY, AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS’ RECOMMENDATIONS SHALL BE
USED AS BACKERS FOR WALL TILE IN TUB AND SHOWER AREAS AND WALL PANELS IN SHOWER AREAS PER
IRC SECTION R702.4.2.
MECHANICAL
ATTIC MOUNTED AIR HANDLERS SHALL INCLUDE:
A. PLYWOOD PLATFORM FOR UNIT W/ CORE CLEARANCES
B. LIGHT SWITCH AT UNIT AND 110v OUTLET
C. 2 CONDENSATION LINES
D. CATWALK TO UNIT NOT TO EXCEED 20"-0" IN LENGTH
UNITS OVER LIVABLE AREA TO RECEIVE EXTERNAL CONDENSATION DRAIN PAN ¾" CONDENSATION DRAIN
(FROM EA. PAN) WITH P-TRAP & CLEAN OUT TO 6" ABOVE GRADE
DRYER VENT - SIZE & LENGTH; MIN. 4 INCH NOT TO EXCEED 35 FEET WITH REDUCTIONS 2 AND A HALF FEET
REDUCTION FOR EACH 45 DEGREE BEND AND 5 FEET FOR EACH 90 DEGREE BEND.  TERMINATE TO
OUTSIDE OF BUILDING WITH BACKDRAFT DAMPER. NO SCREENS. DUCTS SHALL BE MECHANICALLY
FASTENED.  SCREWS OR SIMILAR FASTENERS SHALL NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 1 EIGHTH INCH INTO THE
INSIDE OF THE DUCT.  2 INCH OVER-SIZED NAIL PLATES.  PER IRC SECTIONS G2439, M1501, & M1502
PLUMBING
WATER HEATER PRESSURE RELIEF LINE TO BE FULL SIZE STEEL PIPE OR HARD DRAWN COPPER  TUBING
EXTENDING TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AND TERMINATING IN A DOWNWARD POSITION NOT
MORE THAN 2' -0" AND NO LESS THAN 0'-6" ABOVE GRADE. THE PRESSURE RELIEF LINE SHALL NOT
TERMINATE OVER WALKWAYS OR SIMILAR AREAS.
ALL DIRECT WASTE AND VENTING IS TO BE ABS.
ALL COPPER TUBING IN WATER PIPING ABOVE  SLAB TO BE A MIN. TYPE "M", & MIN. TYPE "L" BELOW SLAB &
INSTALLED  W/O JOINTS
PLUMBING FIXTURES TO COMPLY WITH LOW FLOW FIXTURE  ORDINANCE AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
A. WATER CLOSETS , 1.5 GALLONS PER FLUSH
B. SINKS 2.2 GALLONS PER MINUTE AND SHOWERHEADS 2.5 GALLONS PER MINUTE
C. KITCHEN SINK TO HAVE DIRECT LINE TO HOT WATER HEATER
D. PROVIDE AIR GAP FOR DISHWASHER PER IRC SECTION 2717.1.
E.  BATHTUBS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A WASTE OUTLET AND AN OVERFLOW OUTLET. THE OUTLETS SHALL
BE CONNECTED TO WASTE TUBING OR PIPING NOT LESS THAN 1 1/2" IN DIA. PER IRC SECTION P2713.1
ELECTRICAL
FRONT AND REAR WATERPROOF GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING REQUIRED.
RECEPTACLES SHALL BE PLACED SO THAT NO POINT ALONG THE FLOOR LINE OF AN UNBROKEN WALL
TWO OR MORE FEET IN LENGTH IS MORE THAN 6'-0" FROM AN OUTLET WITHIN THAT WALL SPACE -ARTICLE
210-52(a) NEC
OUTLETS AT THE KITCHEN COUNTER  GREATER THAN 12"  SHALL BE  INSTALLED  SO THAT NO POINT ALONG
THE WALL LINE IS MORE THAN 24" FROM A RECEPTACLE OUTLET-ARTICLE 210-52 (d) NEC
BATHROOM RECEPTACLE OUTLETS SHALL BE SUPPLIED BY AT LEAST ONE DEDICATED 20 AMPERE BRANCH
CIRCUIT.  SUCH CIRCUITS SHALL HAVE NO OTHER OUTLETS. NEC. SEC. 210 (d)
ALL RECEPTACLE OUTLETS IN GARAGE AT GRADE LEVEL AND KITCHEN WITHIN 6 FEET OF THE OUTSIDE
EDGE OF A SINK SHALL HAVE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROTECTION PER N.E.C. SECTION
NEC 210.8.A(7) AND IRC SECTION E3902.7.
ONE 20 AMP BRACH CIRCUIT SHALL BE INSTALLED TO SERVE THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND SHALL HAVE NO
OTHER OUTLETS
OUTLET BOXES IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE DWELLING AND THE GARAGE SHALL BE  METAL OR UL
APPROVED FIRE-RESISTIVE PLASTIC.  OUTLET BOXES IN GARAGE CEILING  SHALL BE  METAL -SECTION 709. 7
& 710 IBC.
SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED PER IRC R314 FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION / ADDITIONS OR
ALTERATIONS THAT REQUIRE A PERMIT.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED FOR NEW / REMODEL CONSTRUCTION PER IRC SECTION
R315 WHERE FUEL FIRED APPLIANCES ARE INSTALLED AND / OR IN ANY DWELLING UNIT WITH AN
ATTACHED GARAGE.
J-BOXES TO BE UL LISTED 370-17 (C) NEC
TWO OR MORE 20 AMPERE SMALL APPLIANCE CIRCUITS SHALL BE  INSTALLED TO SERVE KITCHEN NOOK &
DINING AREAS.  NO OTHER OUTLETS SHALL BE ON THESE CIRCUITS AND THEY SHALL BE GROUND FAULT
CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROTECTED.
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PLOEGER RESIDENCE - REMODEL
REBECCA & GENE PLOEGER
LOT 26 OF ANTHEM UNIT 18B
2636 WEST SHINNECOCK WAY
ANTHEM, AZ 85086
owner:
chouinard
design  studio
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