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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/06/1981 . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington July 6, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lacey called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: James Clevenger, James Rexroat, John Lacey, william Lindberg, Eveiyn Tinkham Members Absent: None Staff Present: Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Rexroat moved to approve the minutes of the June 1st meeting as submitted. Mr. Clevenger seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . IV COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V VARIANCES V-8l(7)18 - ERNEST E. PROFFIT. Request for a variance to reduce the rear yard from 25' re- quired by Code to 16': to construct a back porch/utility room addition to an existing single-family residence. Location: 323 East Thirteenth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report: Chairman Lacey opened the public hearing. Mr. VanHemert said a nearby property owner expressed interest in the proposed addition. Mr. Proffit mentioned that the house had originally been built about 50 years ago. Chair- man Lacey closed the public hearing. . Mr. Lindberg moved to grant the variance, because it does not appear to be detrimental to the neighborhood; nor does it increase the encroachment into the rear yard. Mrs. Tinkham seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. Board of Adjustment July 6, 1981 Page 2 . V-81(1)2 - PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Re- quest for extension of a variance of the 30-foot height limitation to 50 feet; to construct a 50- foot microwave tower. Location: 1017 East Front Street. Mr. Clevenger moved to extend the variance; ~lrs. Tinkham seconded the motion. Joe Fisher, representing the applicant, said they needed the extension because they had not yet received approval from the FCC. George Madsen said that he had protested originally and is still in opposition. Mr. Lindberg asked why; and Mr. Madsen said it would be detrimental to the area. The City is trying to beautify the Downtown, and recently passed a Sign Ordinance which he considers an in- fringement on his rights. On call for the question, the motion to extend the variance for an additional six-month period passed unanimously. . V-8l(7)19 - DANA SIEBEL. Request for variance re- ducing the front yard setback from 25' required by Code to 7'; to construct a single-family residence. Location: Southwest corner, Jones and Water Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Mr. Lindberg asked why the variance was before the Board if no permanent structure could be erected over an easement; and Mr. Van- Hemert said anyone could apply. Mrs. Tinkham asked what tests could be done to assure the stability of the bank; and Mr. Lindberg mentioned that the Building Department usually insists on soils tests for areas near the edge of the bluff. Mr. Clevenger said it appears that the Department considers that a street still exists, even though the south half of the right-of-way has been vacated; and pointed out that the easement retained by the City leads nowhere. Chairman Lacey said that if the variance is granted, the Building Depart- ment could deny a permit because of requested construction over an easement. He then opened the public hearing. e Gary Velie, representing the Applicant, said the City still retains the north half of the right-of-way, which could be used for utilities, if necessary, but the existing utilities are located in the alley. In this particular case, there is probably no reason for the easement. The primary purpose for the 25-foot front setback is for sight distance, which is not needed here. The Applicant has had soils tests done by Western Testing Labs, and is willing to comply with all of their recommendations. The proposed house would not block a view. The purpose of the variance is to capitalize on the view; and if the house were set back the required 25 feet, much of the view would be lost. There will be no Board of Adjustment July 6, 1981 Page 3 . detriment to anyone else in the neighborhood. Chairman Lacey observed that the proposed house would block the view of the duplex on the east side of Jones Street. Mr. Velie responded that any structure on the subject lot would block the view for that duplex. Chairman Lacey closed the public hearing. Mr. Lindberg asked the applicant if a delay for one month to enable the board to obtain an interpretation from the City Attorney would be detrimental; to which Mrs. Siebel responded yes. Mr. Lindberg moved to grant the varlance for the following reasons: 1. The required front yard setback is from the street, which does not apply here. 2. The location of the house does not appear to be detrimental to others. Mr. Lindberg then attached the following conditions to his motion for approval: . A. The easement problem to be worked out with the City Attorney; i.e., receive assurance that the City doesc not have any use for the property; B. Soils analysis should be done and followed, to be satisfactory to the Building Department. Mr. Clevenger seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. VI STAFF REPORTS Chairman Lacey noted the answer from the City Attorney to an earlier question regarding denying building permits to cer- tain builders. VIII ADJOURNMENT ;~ mb:~dj:;ed at 7:50 P.M~ ~ Dan VanHemert, Ass't Sec'y C rman 4It Tape condition: Satisfactory LF:DVH:PDC:LF -~-------- _____u___ ---------:--------'---- -- __.-:-_u_.. ..... -- -,- -'1' CITY or PORT ANGI:LES J , J.lTTf.NDANCE ROSTER I Type of Meeting: .&11J. . -F. ~i'lsiMied--- Date:2~ 6 -fl~l. · lr.>calion: 13 't We~ Lf'am LJiree '/-.. . :,NAlvIE . rJ)DRtSs/AG,~?-J,Cy_~ /fDe (, t(OrJfi V ~'71 OAK H~ PA I.- ~ b .' ,/ " i_/ -.' , " , . I L J " ~ , , 0 .- L_________. I I ~, -~~l l L--_