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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/07/1985 . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington January 7, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: John Lacey, Jim Rexroat, Scott Lewis, Lucia HcPhee. Members Absent: Steve Pazan. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lacey moved to approve the minutes of the November 5, 1984, meeting as submitted. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . IV COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V VARIANCES V-84(11)20 - RICHARD AND LAURA SCHOENFELDT. A variance requested of the 6' maximum fence height to 8r; and the 71 side yard setback requirement to 3', to allow the construction of an 8' fence and detached accessory building in ,the RS-7 District. Location: 435 East Park. (Continued from November 5, 1984.) Mr. Lacey moved to continue this application to the meeting of February 4, 1985, at the applicant's request. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V-8S (1) 9 - BRIAN W. PETERSEN. A request in the varlance of the minimum front yard setback requirement from 25' to 81; and a reduction in the side yard requirement from the required 71 to 2' to permit the construction of a deck onto an existing single-family residence. Location: 708 West Fifth Street. . Mr. Van Hemert reviewed the Department Report and explained that the existing driveway is on the City-owned lot. Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing. . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 7, 1985 Page 2 Chris Crowsen, representing the Petersens, explained that vehicles back directly onto Fifth Street. Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing. Mr. Rexroat moved to grant the variance as requested, citing the following findings: 1. The location adjacent to the Ravine, and the steep slope on the subject lot are special circumstances which restrict the location of a deck. 2. Since a deck is a common use right associated with a single-family home, the variance will not extend a special privilege to the property not shared by other properties in the vicinity and RS-7 District. 3. Granting the varainces will not be materially detrimental to the general public nor injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity or in the RS-7 District. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI STAFF REPORTS None. VII REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS None. VIII ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON Lucia McPhee was elected Vice-Chairman. IX ADJOURNMENT L?~~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M. Tape condition: Fair PDC:LF . . . CITY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER TYPE OF }1EEITNG 0 j I 12 () A e-d <:> ~ DATE OF !1EETING ~ ~ LOCATlOO Cro~s /7 ,oLA N'H." ~~~JM<~