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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/04/1985 . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angelesl washington November 4, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lacey called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: John Lacey, Steve Pazan, Scott Lewis, Jim Rexroat, Lucia McPhee. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert. III MINUTES Mr. Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the October 7th and 9th meetings as submitted. Mr. Rexroat seconded the motion, which passed 3 - 0, with Mr. Pazan and Ms. McPhee abstaining. IV VARIANCES V-85(9)23 - JEFF SOMMERS - Location.: 4119 Fairffiont Chairman Lacey read a memo noting that the applicant had requested the variance be withdrawn. Mr. Lewis moved to accept the withdrawal. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V-84(11)21 - YMCA. Request for extension of a variance of the 30% maximum lot coverage to 75%; and a reduction of the required 25-foot rear yard setback to 15 feet, to permit an addition to the existing building in the RS-7 District. Location: 302 Sout~ Francis Street. Chairman Lacey reviewed the memo requesting a one-year ex- tension. Mr. Rexroat moved to grant the,one-year extension. Mr. Pazan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 4, 1985 Page 2 V-85 (11) 31 - BUCKEYE GAS PRODUCTS - Request for a variance of the required IS-foot side yard setback to 5 feet, to permit the installation of a new liquid propane tank in the LI, Light Industrial District. Location: 704 Marine Drive Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Following questions from the Board, Chairman Lacey opened the public hearing. Mr. Harer explained that there is very little fire hazard from the propane tanks. Customers are primarily cars, pick- ups and light trucks 1 not large trucks. However, the proposed tank is usually reloaded during the day and because the big fueling tanks need maneuvering rooml it needs to be located as close to the fence as possible. Chairman Lacey closed the public hearing. Following further discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to grant the variance subject to the condition that it be constructed to the requirements of NFPA #58/ and citing the following findings: 1. The property shape and topography may be special circumstances contributing to the need for a reduction in the side yard setback for the propane tank. 2. The variance will not be a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations of other properties in this area or LI Zone. 3. With the condition regarding fire protection, the tank will not be materially detrimental to the general public or injurious to properties in this vicinity and District. Mr. Rexroat seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V-85(11)29 - JAMES HALSEY: Request for a variance of the required 25-foot rear yard setback to 10 feet, for a detached accessory building to be constructed in the rear one-third of the lot. Location: 2113 Driftwood Place. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report, noting that the applicant had originally been granted the same variance but had not initiated construction of the building because he had moved to another home. Chairman Lacey opened the public hearing. Mr. Halsey explained that the circumstances for which the original variance was granted have not changed. Chairman Lacey closed the public hearing. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 4, 1985 Page 3 . Mr. Pazan moved to grant the variance from 10 feet to 3 feet for an accessory building and to change the rear yard from the east to the north, and citing the following findings: 1. There would be no special privilege because the redesignation of the rear lot line would retain a rear yard setback for the property. 2. The proposed variance would not be detrimental to abutting properties in the vicinity and zone because buildings would be no closer than could be built under typical conditions. 3. The location and shape of the property constitute special circumstances because either the east or north property line could have been the rear of the lot and the east rear lot designation did not provide as usable a rear yard area, and the shape was unusual. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9th, 11th and 18th . Mr. Pazan moved to approve the minutes of the September 9th, 11th and 18th meetings as written. Chairman Lacey seconded the motionl which passed 3 - 0, with M~. McPhee and Mr. Rexroat abstaining. VI STAFF REPORTS The Board and staff discussed attendance at Board meetings. Mr. Carr noted that everyone had missed meetings. The Board discussed increasing the size of the Board, providing for alternates who could sit in during extended absences, and noted that there were a number of special meetings this year so as not to delay processing of applications, and reviewed the Board By-Laws. Following further discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to have the minutes reflect that the Board had considered Councilman Quast's comments and reviewed the attendance procedures of the Board and will take no action unless a problem emerges. Mr. Rexroat seconded the motionl which passed unanimously. . The Board briefly discussed the letter from Councilman Gerberding. Following this discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to table the item to the December meeting. Mr. Pazan seconded and the motion passed unanimously. . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 4, 1985 Page 4 VII REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS None. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. ~~~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary Tape condition: Fair PDC:LF '. . . 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