HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZA_Minutes_1969_10_27MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, ON OCTOBER 27, 1969, AT 7:30 P.M. MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present -Comm, Ostermann, Williams, Reeves Absent -None Motion made by Comm. Reeves, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1969, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. New Public Hearings Application for a variance at 1400 Hermosa Avenue by Santa Monica Bank in order to permit front set back of 7' on ground floor and 5' on 1st and 2nd floors in 1 ieu of required JO' set back, Rear yard set back of l' from new established property line at rear of property, which will be 51 from existing rear property 1 ine {northeast corner of 14th Street & Hermosa Avenue). Building Director explained to the Board that the Planning Commission had recormtended to the City Council a change of zone for this property from C-2 to R-3. The City Council would adopt this change of zone within two weeks. Public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m. Val Howard, 800 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, came forward to speak for the owners in escrON. He stated that there would be 12 apartments with 21 off-street parking spaces. He showed the Board a rendering of what the block could look like if developed similar to what he proposed. Public hearing closed at 7:42 p.m. Comm. Williams read into the record the recommendations of the City Planner to grant the request with the provision that five feet be dedicated at the rear property 1 ine to the City for future alley widening. Mr. Howard stated that he had agreed to the five foot dedication. Comm. Reeves stated that this seemed to be a reasonable request. He pointed out to the Board that C-2 had not worked in this area in the past; and that with the plans for the Biltmore development, this R-3 area would fit in nicely. Motion made by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Reeves, to grant a vari-ance to Santa Monica Bank on property located at 1400 Hermosa Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Comm, Williams, seconded by Comm. Reeves, to adopt Resolution B.Z.A. 154-5, granting a variance to Santa Monica Bank in order to permit front set back of 71 on ground floor and 51 on 1st and 2nd floors in lieu of required 101 set back. Rear yard set back of I I from new established property 1 ine at rear of property which will be 51 from existing rear pro-perty 1 ine, on lots I & 2, block 33, Hermosa Beach tract, known as i400 Hermosa Avenue.
B.Z.A. Minutes Page 2 October 27, 1969 Reason for granting variance: 1. This request for variance is based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission when they granted a change of zone on said property from C-2 to R-3 and the adjoining properties to the north to 16th Street east side of Hermosa Avenue from C-2 to R-3 potent i a I • 2. It was the consensus of the members of the Planning Commission that the new proposed front and rear set backs would be more practical and afford better development on this property and for any future development of the adjoining properties. 3, The granting of this variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Motion carried as follows: AYES: NOES: Comm. Ostermann, Williams, Reeves None Application for a variance at 1281 14th Street by Hr. & Mrs. Gary J. Chance in order to add to an existing single-family residence two bedrooms, each 101 by 161 and an off-street parking stall, 81511 by 201 in 1 ieu of a required enclosed garage. Public hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. Gary J. Chance, 1281 14th Street, Hermosa Beach, came forward to answer questions asked by the Board. Building Director explained that a permit was issued to the applicant to add on two bedrooms. Just before the work was completed on the addition, it was discovered that the applicant had nonconforming parking on his property, as he did not have a garage. Public hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. Comm. Williams read to the Commission the recommendations of the Building Di rector. Motion made by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Ostermann, to grant a vari-ance to Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Chance on property located at 1281 14th Street, Hermosa Beach. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Comm. Ostermann, seconded by Comm. Williams, to adopt Resolu-tion B.Z.A. 154-6, granting a variance to Hr. & Mrs. Gary J. Chance in order to add to an existing single-family residence two bedrooms, each 101 by 161 and an off-street parking stall 81511 by 20' in lieu of a required enclosed garage, on property located at 1281 14th Street, Hermosa Beach.
B.Z.A. Minutes Page 3 October 27, 1969 Reasons for granting the request: I. The existing single-family residence is so located on the lot that in order to provide garage facilities it would entail relocating the structure, 2. Normally the adding of bedrooms does not increase the parking problems. 3. The adding of the off-street parking stall will provide facilities that presently do not exist. 4. The granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the invnediate area. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Colml. Ostermann, Williams, Reeves NOES: None Application for a variance at 330 24th Street by George & Caroline Hall in order to add to an existing duplex at second floor level a living room 22 feet by 19 feet 6 inches. Request to leave an existing cabana having nonconforming westerly side yard varying from 0.85 feet to 0.45 feet and O foot set back at rear property line in I ieu of required 3 foot for side and rear yard. Public hearing opened at 8:00 p.m. George Hall, 330 24th Street, Hermosa Beach, came forward to speak for his request. He stated that he would like to add a second floor I iving room to his residence. The cabana, which makes the residence nonconforming, had been there when he purchased the house 11 years ago, Public hearing closed at 8:03 p.m. The Building Director explained to the Board that it would work an undue hardship on Mr. Hall if he was forced to remove the brick wall and fire-place which made up the nonconforming side yard wall of the cabana. He stated that the residence was in good condition and the addition would enhance the residence. Motion made by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Reeves, to grant a vari-ance to Mr. & Hrs. George Hall on property located at 330 24th Street, Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Conm. Williams, seconded by ColMl. Reeves, to adopt resolu-tion B.Z.A. 154-7, granting a variance to Mr. & Mrs, George Hal I in order to add to an existing duplex at second floor level, living room 22 feet by 19 feet 6 inches. Also to leave an existing cabana having nonconforming westerly side yard varying from 0,85 feet to 0,45 feet and O foot set back at rear property line in lieu of required 3 foot for side and rear yard.
..-,--B.Z.A. Minutes Page 4 October 27, 1969 Reason for granting of variance: I. It was disclosed that this structure had been there for many years and in no way interferred with adjoining properties for lack of I ight, ventilation or access. 2. Said cabana is used only as an accessory building for the main building and not for general I iving or sleeping use. 3. The relocation of the exterior wall and fireplace would create an undue hardship for the owner and not serve any real purpose for said property or the adjoining property. 4. The granting of this variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the adjoining property or property and improvements in the immediate vicinity. 5, The main building appears to have been well maintained and is in good condition -the addition would be an asset to said property as well as to the properties within the area. This granting to be subject to the following conditions: 1, A building permit be taken out for said cabana. 2. The necessary building, plumbing and electrical corrections be made to comply with the building codes of the City. 3. The exterior easterly wall of the cabana be relocated so there will be a minimum of three feet from said side yard. Motion carried as follows: AYES; NOES: Convn. Ostermann, Williams, Reeves None Application for a variance at 2907 Hermosa Avenue by Mr. & Mrs. David Lagan, Jr., in order to erect a single-family residence having a six foot side yard on north property line and a four foot side yard on the south property line in lieu of the five foot side yard required. Public hearing opened at 8:07 p.m. Mr, David Lagan, Jr., 2515 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, came forward to speak for his request. He stated he owns property in Hermosa Beach and now wishes to build his own home at 2907 Hermosa Avenue. He stated the reason for his request was to allow his neighbor to the north sufficient room to enter his house (neigh-bor's stairs encroach into appl icant1s property). Building Director read to the Board a letter from Hugo Lizza, 2721 Strand, Hermosa Beach, supporting Hr. Lagan's request. Mr, Lagan stated that his single-family dwelling would have II ,000 square feet and a four car garage.
B.Z.A. Minutes Page 5 October 27, 1969 Public hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Motion made by Comm. Reeves, seconded by Comm. Will iarns, to grant a variance to Mr. & Mrs. David Lagan, Jr. on property located at 2907 Hermosa Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Comm, Reeves, seconded by Comm. Ostermann, to adopt Resolution B.Z.A. 154-8, granting a variance to Mr. & Mrs. David Lagan, Jr., in order to erect a single-family residence having a six foot side yard on north pro-perty line and a four foot side yard on the south property line in 1 ieu of the five foot required on property located at 2907 Hermosa A~enue, Hermosa Beach. Reason for granting variance: lo A recent survey of said property shows on the north side yard an encroachment from the adjoining property of concrete stairs and landing varying from 18 inches to 24 inches. If these stairs and landing were removed, it would create an extreme hardship on the adjoining property. 2. Allowing a four foot set back on the south side yard would not be giving this owner any special privilege because practically all of the buildings located in this area only have a three foot side yard. 3. The new side yard set back of six feet on the north side would allow better access, light and ventilation for both properties. 4. The establishing of a new four foot side yard on the south side in lieu of the required five foot would in no way be materially detri-mental to the adjoining property or improvements, and would still afford greater access, I ight and ventilation than are enjoyed by the majority of the properties within the immediate area. 5. The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the com-prehensive general plan. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Comm. Ostermann, Williams, Reeves NOES: None Motion made by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Ostermann, to adjourn the meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. ~~ No~ems, Chairman (