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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 06/07/1982 . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington June 7, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pazan called the meeting to order at 7 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Steve Pazan, John Lacey, Evelyn Tinkham Members Absent: Jim Clevenger, Jim Rexroat Staff Present: Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lacey moved to approve the minutes of the April 12th meeting as submitted. Mrs. Tinkham seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . IV COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V VARIANCES V-82(6)4 - W. A. ROBERTS. Request for a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 7' to 4'; and to reduce the rear yard setback from 25' to 16'. Location: 1212 West Fourth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Pazan opened the public hearing. W. A. Roberts, 1212 West Fourth Street, said the requested variances will not be detrimental to the area. The house to the west is located on two lots and straddles their common line. He has not received complaints from any of the neighbors. Chairman Pazan closed the public hearing. Mrs. Tinkham moved to approve the side and rear yard variances for the following reasons: . A. The available building space on the lot is limited by the bluff; therefore, topography is a special circumstance related to the lot which limits use rights. . . . Board of Adjustment June 7, 1982 Page 2 B. Since other structures in this vicinity and RS-7 Zone encroach upon rear and/or side yards, and similar variances have been granted, the variances would not be considered a grant of special privilege. C. The variances will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to nearby properties and utilities. Mr. Lacey seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. V-82(6)5 - DENNIS C. ALWINE. Request for a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 131 to 8'; to reduce the alley setback from 25' to 10'; to move an existing house onto a vacant lot and construct an attached garage. Location: 916 South Race Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Pazan opened the public hearing. Dennis C. Alwine, 1234 East Front Street, said he would be available to answer any questions. There being no questions from the Board or comments from the audience, Chairman Pazan closed the public hearing. Mr. Lacey moved to approve the side and rear yard variances, citing the following findings: A. Peabody Creek Ravine ~s a special circumstance which limits the use right of the parcel as a residential lot. B. Other lots in the RS-7 Zone and vicinity may be used for single-family residential purposes, including accessory covered off-street parking; therefore, the variances are not a grant of special privilege. c. Granting the variances will not create a sight- distance problem, traffic impediment, or other material detriment to the public welfare or properties in the vicinity. Mrs. Tinkham seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. Board of Adjustment June 7, 1982 Page 3 . V-82(6)6 - THOMAS R. DEENEY. Request for a variance to reduce the 8t side yard setback to 5'; to extend an existing garage. Location: 1138 Highland Avenue. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Paz an opened the public hearing. Thomas R. Deeney, 1138 Highland Avenue, requested a continuance of this matter to the July meeting since he just returned from out of town. Chairman Pazan closed the public hearing. Mrs. Tinkham, at the request of the applicant, moved to continue this matter to the July Board meeting. Mr. Lacey seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. V-82(6)7 - KENNETH M. LANE, DEBRA J. BROOKS. Request for a variance to reduce the front setback from 251 to 19' for an existing residence. Location: 1403 South Cedar Street. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Reportj Chairman Pazan opened the public hearing. Kenneth M. Lane said he needs the 8-foot addition to make a larger bedroom and living room. Chairman Pazan closed the public hearing. Mrs. Tinkham moved to grant the front yard variance, citing the following findings: A. The lot dimensions and corner location are special circumstances of the lot which restrict the use rights for residential purposes more than those enjoyed by other properties in the immediate vicinity and RS-7 District. B. Because minor front yard encroachments exist within this area and also elsewhere in the RS-7 District, this variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege. c. The variance will not cause a fire hazard, view obstruction, traffic problems within this vicinity, or other material impact on the public welfare and abutting properties. . Mr. Lacey seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . . . Board of Adjustment June 7, 1982 Page 4 V-82(6)8 - RONALD E. BRADSHAW. Request for a variance to increase the present 31.4% lot coverage to 34.8%; to permit construction of 336 square-foot addition to the recreation room area. Location: 1638 West Twelfth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Pazan opened the public hearing. Karen Renfroe, representing Ronald E. Bradshaw, said most of the lots in the immediate block are larger than the standard Townsite lot. Other lots in the block have as much lot coverage. Mr. Bradshaw needs the larger quarters for his children and possibly foster children in the future. He would like a continuance of this matter until the July meeting when he can be present. Mr. Lacey mentioned that no other house in the immediate block even equals the present square-footage of the Bradshaw residence, according to the County Assessor's records. Ms. Renfroe responded the Bradshaws have a large family. Chairman Paz an closed the public hearing. Mrs. Tinkham moved to continue this matter to the July Board meeting. Mr. Lacey seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Lacey moved to set the July meeting date for Monday, July 12th. Mrs. Tinkham seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. VII REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Tinkham: Reported on a planning workshop she attended. She suggested that neighborhood meetings be held to educate the public as to what the City is doing for them. She also requested that findings of fact for her motions on Board hearings be prepared by the City Attorney. . VIII ADJOURNMENT Board of Adjustment June 7, 1982 Page 5 The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. f\J~ ~ Tape Condition: Satisfactory LF:DVH:PDC:LF . . ............ , rcL~ _ r ._~_____ _ -...... ....._.__n..Uc.r_.__.__ _ _........_. _~..,..... _ _u,.___...... _____ .........__..~______~_,. .__~___._ ._---,.______ ..._...___ ~_. _..~.__ __n.__ .____ ~_. ~~_~~~_~_. _ .. C :I l' Y () r~ p () i.~ ~f' I~ 1'-1 c; r~ IJ E t'~ .. _.~ - -. ..- . 1 . :yP', of Me8tir,;,:Aflt~J5 LAJiY..SiMeJL- Date:-6,:Z-~ .2..---1 1 LOCOtiOn:.ni... Wes.'i~'l:_..5:tree i:- i I I I I I . 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