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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/07/1983 . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington November 7, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rexroat called the meeting to order at 7 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Robert Hill, John Lacey, Jim Rexroat, Steve Pazan, Evelyn Tinkham. Members Absent: None. staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mr. Lacey moved to approve the minutes of October 10, 1983, as submitted. Ms. Tinkham seconded, and the motion passed 3 - 0 with Chairman Rexroat and Mr. Hill abstaining. IV COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V VARIANCES V-83(11)20 - JAMES WALTON: Request for a variance to allow a 5' reduction in the minimum setback require- ment to construct a deck onto a single-family resi- dence in the RS-7 Zone. Location: 333 Viewcrest. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Rexroat opened the public hearing. Mr. Walton was available for questions. Chairman Rexroat closed the public hearing. Ms. Tinkham moved to grant the variance to allow a 5-foot reduction in the setback to 20 feet, citing the following findings of fact: . A. The slope on the parcel, its orientation and dimen- sions, and corner location are special circumstances requiring that a variance be granted to restore the year-round recreational use of the rear yard. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 7, 1983 Page 2 . B. Since both ground level decks and second story patios are common use rights in the RS-7 Zone and in the vicinity the variance will not grant a special privilege not shared by other properties in the area or in the District. C. The balcony will be sufficiently distant from other properties so as not to be injurious to abutting lots or materially detrimental to the public welfare. Mr. Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously. V-83(11)21 - DANIEL and MARI DAVIDSON: Request for a variance to allow a 6' reduction in the minimum set- back requirement to construct a bay window onto the front of a single-family residence in the RS-7 Zone. Location: 1120 West 16th Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. In re- sponse to a question from Mr. Lacey, Mr. VanHemert ex- plained that the building was constructed prior to the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Rexroat opened the public hearing. e Mr. Davidson explained that the bay window was canti- levered out from the existing wall and contained a window seat but did not contain any floor area. Chairman Rexroat closed the public hearing. Mr. Lacey moved to grant a variance to allow a 6-foot reduction in the minimum setback requirement, citing the following findings of fact: A. The variance will not grant a special privilege to the parcel not shared by other properties in the vicinity and zone because the bay window, as explained by applicant during the hearing, is not a significant expansion of living space of the dwelling and other incidental structural components can intrude into the required front-yard setback. B. A bay window is a minor addition, most appropriate for the front of a building and the location and pre- existing status of the house with respect to the zoning Code is a special circumstance. C. The addition will not have an injurious effect on neighboring properties or be materially detrimental to the public welfare. . Mr. Pazan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 7, 1983 Page 3 e VI STAFF REPORTS None. VII REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS None. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. ~ Paul D. arr, Secretary Tape condition: Good PDC:LF e -- .......--- ~~--_. -- ,...-- C 1 T YO!' P ("I i{ '1' ^ j,; C I. L i: S P'i"n:J\:Dg~~:r: RQ~Jl~!( 1 1 I t21l~ 0~DatC:-L'c:#~i LoC3~io:-~: NAMI: . ADDR[SS/AGDJ~Y --.JAmFS /11. W/1LTrfYt '33"3 VI6WCt?..CST rp(ft..7 AI1J6El.ES f}uw.P k ~ n~ VMUXa6)L II W 1 I '" I i ~ J . . . , j I -~~I ! ______,.__..1 I I ~--,---_._----~---- . l.