MINUTES
| BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TUESDAY JANUARY 7, 2026 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 3:00 P.M. |
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Chairperson Devin Kelley called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Adjustment and to the general public that, at this meeting, the Board may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
2.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Commissioners may be in attendance through other technological means. |
| PRESENT: DEVIN KELLEY, Chair JED WESTOVER, Vice Chair GAIL JACKSON CJ LUCKE JOHN JACKSON JOSEPH JARVIS |
ABSENT: JAMES MALONEY |
3.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
- Approval of the October 1, 2025, meeting minutes.
Moved by P&Z Representative CJ Lucke, seconded by Joseph Jarvis to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on October 1, 2025.
Vote: 6 - 0
4.
OPEN CALL TO THE PUBLIC
At this time, any member of the public may address the Board on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Board on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Board cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Board on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
- None.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Board on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Board on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Board cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Board on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
PZ-25-00241: A request by Blair Sign Programs on behalf of Burlington Coat Factory, for a Zoning Code Variance from Table 10-50.100.060.A, which allows one square foot of signage per one linear foot of storefront or building frontage. The applicant requests a variance to increase the maximum allowable signage for their tenant space from 86 square feet to 366 square feet.
The subject property is located at 1514 S Riordan Ranch Road (APN 103-19-001W) and is zoned Community Commercial (CC).
Staff recommends that the Board of Adjustment deny the requested variance to allow 366 square feet of signage where 86 square feet is permitted, based on the findings presented in this staff report.
The subject property is located at 1514 S Riordan Ranch Road (APN 103-19-001W) and is zoned Community Commercial (CC).
Staff recommends that the Board of Adjustment deny the requested variance to allow 366 square feet of signage where 86 square feet is permitted, based on the findings presented in this staff report.
- Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager, delivered a PowerPoint presentation and responded to the Commissioners’ questions.
- Applicant Scott Bilbrey, representing Blair Sign Programs, presented and submitted an alternative proposal and responded to the Commissioners’ questions.
Moved by Joseph Jarvis, seconded by P&Z Representative CJ Lucke to accept the request for a variance and approve a variance for a sign not to exceed 216 square feet, based on the drawings dated January 5, 2026.
Vote: 6 - 0
6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
- None.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
- The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Tiffany Antol at (928) 213-2605. Notification at least 48 hours in advance will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.
| CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. in accordance with the statement filed by the City Council with the City Clerk. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this day of , 2026. __________________________________________ Commission Representative |