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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/04/1982 . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington October 4, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pazan called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: James Rexroat, Steve Pazan, John Lacey, Evelyn Tinkham. Members Absent: James Clevenger Staff Present: Dan VanHemert III APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 13, 1982 . Mrs. Tinkham moved to approve the minutes of the September 13th meeting as submitted. Mr. Lacey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V VARIANCES V-82(10)12 - CHARLES L. BEAUDETTE. Application for a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 25' to 10'; to construct a detached two-car garage. Location: 431 East Fifth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Pazan opened the public hearing. '. Mr. Lacey asked why the applicant could not build a detached garage on the rear one-third of the lot and access on the alley. Mr. VanHemert answered that the alley is only marginally developed adjacent to the lot, has an over-head power line down the middle, and is un- stable. Charles L. Beaudette, 3807 South Peabody, stated the garage, because of the ravine to the north, would require location closer to the front property line than the 15-foot setback recommended by the Department. In response to a question from Mr. Lacey, he stated that the garage would be entered from the south side and an existing curb cut would, in part, be used. . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT October 4, 1982 Page 2 Lyle Beaudette, P. O. Box 2131, Port Angeles, added that the garage would have to be between 12 to 14 feet from the front lot line. Chairman Paz an closed the public hearing. Mrs. Tinkham moved to approve the variance from the required 25-foot front yard setback to 13 feet, citing the following findings of fact: A. Peabody Creek, its associated Ravine, the unstable soil conditions, and lack of an improved alley on the property are special circumstances related to this parcel which limit the privilege of covered off- street parking, a normal accessory use right of a single-family residential property in the vicinity and zone. B. Since most single-family homes in the RMP District and within this vicinity have accessory covered off-street parking, the variance does not grant a use right beyond that commonly enjoyed by other proper- ties and therefore is not a special privilege. C. The variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or other properties in this vicinity. A sight distance, traffic and circulation problem will not be created. Mr. Lacey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI STAFF REPORTS Amendment to By-Laws, re: Attendance Mr. VanHemert reported that the City Council had con- curred with the recommendation of the Board regarding attendance policy. He then reviewed the proposed amend- ment to the Board By-Laws. Mrs. Tinkham moved to consider the adoption of the amendment to the By-Laws at the November 1st or subse- quent meeting. Mr. Lacey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VII REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS None. . VIII ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT October 4, 1982 Page 3 The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Vo-VQ-~ Dan VanHemert, Asst.Secy. Tape condition: Satisfactory DVH:LF . . /,-' ;;; CITY or PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER Type of Meeting: Board of Ad~ustment Date: 10-4-82 Location: 140 West Front Street . ADDRESS AGENCY d lfJ~ h~ tJy~ , j ~ , L___ L l