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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/02/1981 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington 4It March 2, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lindberg called the meeting to order at 7 PM. I I ROLL CALL Members Present: James Rexroat, william Lindberg, John Lacey, Evelyn Tinkham Members Absent: James Clevenger Staff Present Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Tinkham moved to accept the minutes of the January 5tfi" I meeting as submitted. Mr. Lacey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . IV COHMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None V VARIANCES V-81(2)6 - JOHN WEBB & LOUIE TORRES. Request for a variance reducing the required area for con- struction of a duplex from 10,500 square feet to 9,600 square feet. Location: West of 181S East Third Street. (Continued from February 2, 1981 - no quo"rum.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the staff report; Chairman Lindberg opened the public hearing. . . John Webb said that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a duplex. The requested adjustment of a specific regulation is justified in that in the RS-7 and RS-9 zones a duplex is permitted on 1-1/2 lots - a size that would accommodate only one house. The area proposed for a duplex will permit two single-family residences. The original two substandard lots is the "special circumstance". Additionally, there is an unused 12-foot alley to the north which, if vacated, would increase the area of the lot. However, since the alley will be needed for sewer and water line extensions, the owners have elected not to vacate and then have to . . . . Board of Adjustment March 2, 1981 Page 2 give the City easements for the maintenance of those utilities. Mr. Webb said it was very important to observe that the Staff advised the use of the parcel for a duplex would not be detrimental to the public welfare. Granting the requested variance would not be a grant of special privi- lege. The two under-sized lots would accommodate a more intensive use than the proposal. So far as setting a precedent by approving a smaller lot size for a duplex, there are many duplexes existing prior to the passage of the zoning Ordinance which are located on 7,000 square foot or smaller lots. The 10,500 square-foot figure is arbitrary. Louie Torres displayed a sketch of the site. The parcel consists of two RS-7 lots of 4,800 square feet each, which is a special circumstance. with respect to a special privilege, it will not increase the density; will not depreciate the neighborhood; will not do anything detri- mental to the community. Two 26-foot units will be built - either separated by 14 feet (two 7-foot side yards, which are not usable for anything) or attached, with more recre- ation space, light and air. The requested variance is not a special privilege - it would not hurt the community. The applicants are providing more than 1-1/2 lots for a duplex. Chairman Lindberg asked if the proposal was for a duplex, or for a condominium. Mr. Torres responded that the pro- posed two-unit structure would probably he a condominium because the neighbors would not like two rental units. Chairman Lindberg closed the public hearing. Mr. Rexroat moved to grant the variance reducing the re- quired area for construction of a duplex from 10,500 square feet to 9,600 square feet, for the following reasons: 1. The variance is not detrimental to the public. 2. Two separate structures could be built on the lot proposed for the duplex, both of which would ac- complish the same purpose. 3. with the area of the unused, unusable alley in- cluded, the lot area would be sufficiently close to the required minimum lot size; therefore, the alley would be a special circumstance connected with lot size. Mrs. Tinkham seconded this motion, which passed 3 - 1, with Mr. Lacey voting "no", because the reduction is not consis- tent with other construction; and it appears to he a grant of special privilege. The reduced lot size is not for the good of the area. Board of Adjustment 1-1arch 2, 1981 Page 3 . V-8l(3)7 - JIMMIE & DARLENE JONES. Request for a variance reducing the 25-foot front and rear yards to 8 feet on the north and 14 feet on the south; to locate an existing single-family residence. Location: Lauridsen Boulevard and Tenth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the staff report, including the vari- ance granted in January. Chairman Lindberg opened the pub- lic hearing. Otto Ehlen, 920 East Boulevard, said the owners on the south side of Boulevard were opposed to the original request (in 1979) which was rumored to be a 30-foot high residence. Their only concern is to beautify the presently poorly-kept triangle, and they would accept a bungalow. James Perszyk, 925 East Tenth, said his house is much closer to its east line than they knew; therefore, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have agreed to place the house farther east on their lot to pro- vide more separation between houses. . Mr. VanHemert said that he had received a telephone call from Mr. Patterson, 932 East Boulevard, who had objected in writing at the January hearing; and then read their earlier letter into the record. Mr. Patterson added his concern for the lack of sidewalks and resulting hazard to school children. Darlene Jones said that the setbacks would be considerably greater at the west end of the proposed house - 30 feet at the southwest corner - and reduced to the requested 8 and 14 feet only at the eastern, or narrow end of the lot. The house to be sited on the lot is only 21 feet high; and al- though it is 20 feet wide, the 24 feet on the site plan in- cludes the eaves. Chairman Lindberg closed the public hearing. Mr. VanHemert read the supplemental report from the City Engineer recommending that the sewer be off Race Street interceptor and that access to the lot be from Tenth Street rather than the Boulevard. Mrs. Tinkham asked if the Joneses would require additional ditching to handle the runoff from the lot; and Mr. VanHemert said that the City did not men- tion a drainage problem, if any exists. Mrs. foot . feet . l. 2. Tinkham moved to grant the variance reducing the 25- front and year yards to 8 feet on the north and 14 on the south, for the following reasons: The shape of the lot is a special circumstance. The variances would not be a grant of special privi- lege, since other houses in the vicinity and zone en- croach upon either or both yardS along the Boulevard. . . . . Board of Adjustment March 2, 1981 Page 4 3. The variances are not injurious to the community, and the City is better served with a nicely main- tained house on this now overgrown and weedy lot. Mr. Lacey seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. V-81(3)8 - RONALD E. BRADSHAW. Request for a vari- ance increasing the 30% lot coverage to 34.5%; to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 18 feet; to reduce the side yard setback from 7 feet to 6 feet; to construct an addition to a single-family residence over an existing concrete pad. Location: 1638 West Twelfth Street. Chairman Lindberg, ,:reading Staff memo, said no action would be taken on this matter tonight. The application will be amended and reposted and republished. V-8l(3)9 - FRED C. GRINNELL. Request for a variance to reduce the IS-foot alley setback to 12 feet; for a partially constructed condominium building. Loca- tion: Southwestc"orner"," Thirteenth and "en Streets. Chairman Lindberg excused himself on the appearance of fair- ness and left the hearing room. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the staff report. Mrs. Tinkham asked if some builders would start construction before everything was in order; and Mr. VanHemert replied that that was not the case here. Vice-Chairman Lacey opened the public hear- ing. Fred Grinnell said the original sketch by the architect was in error. He obtained his building permit, set the founda- tion forms and was told by the Building Inspector to pour. It wasn't until they had completed the first floor of the building that the Building Inspector found the rror. Mr. VanHemert said this was not a common occurrence. Vice- Chairman Lacey closed the public hearing. Mr. Rexroat moved to approve the variance to reduce the 15- foot alley setback to 12 feet, for the following reasons: 1. It is not a grant of special privilege. 2. It will not create a sight problem at the intersec- tion of the alley and South "C" Street. Mrs. Tinkham seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . . . . Board of Adjustment March 2, 1981 Page 5 VI STAFF REPORTS None. 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