HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZA_Minutes_1970_03_09• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 9, 1970 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:35 BY CHAIRMAN REEVES. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS NORMAN REEVES, RICHARD WILLIAMS, L.E. OSTERMANN. A MOTION was made by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Ostermann, that the minutes of the January 26th meeting be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARi NG: Secretary of B.Z.A., Richard Williams, read the application for a variance as fol I ows: 11Appl ication for a variance by Orvil le Gertsch at 1125 9th Street, in the City of Hermosa Beach, California; Lots 9 and 10, Block 144, Redondo Villa Tract. Applicant plans to add a second floor (over 40% to the total floor area) to an existing structure which has 3411 sideyards in I ieu of re-quired 51• New construction would maintain 3411 sideyards and would consist of a family room and half bath11• Building Director, Bud Trott, stated that he had made an inspection of the buildings and premises, and his inspection disclosed that the buildings and premises had been exceptionally well-maintained, and the variance would not affect adjoining properties. He stated that the easterly wall of the proposed structure would have no openings and would be constructed to comply with a one-hour fire rating. Public hearing opened by Chairman at 7:38 p.m. Applicant came forward and identified himself as Orville Gertsch, 1125 9th Street. He said he had four children and needed additional room in his home. With that in mind, he would like to build a second floor over the garage. This would add a badly needed half-bath and family room. He stated that although the 3411 sideyards would be maintained, it would not Interfere with anyone. In answer to a question from Chairman Reeves, Hr. Gertsch stated that he had lived on the property for nine years, one year as a leasee, and eight yea rs as owner. In answer to a question from COIMl. Ostermann, app1 icant stated that the garage does not adjoin the house at present but would would join when the remodeling is completed. Public hearing closed at 7:4o. Comm. Ostermann was assured that property o.vners within a radius of 3001 were notified of the variance application.
MINUTES OF B.Z.A. MEETING OF MARCH 9, 1970 PAGE 2 Con111. Williams observed that in this particular situation, the proposed construction would not cut off anybody's view. Chairman Reeves stated that the applicant impressed him as being sincere in requesting the variance, and it was obviously intended for the good of his family. He also pointed out that the proposed plan would not lend itself to any future 11bootleggin911, or division into a rental. A motion was made by Cormi. Williams, seconded by Chairman Reeves, to grant the variance as requested. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Comm. Williams, seconded by Chairman Reeves to adopt Resolution B.Z.A. 154-15, granting a variance on sideyard require-ments as set forth in zoning ordinance to Orville Gertsch in the planned addition to his home at 1125 9th Street, Herroosa Beach, California, for the fo11<7v'ling reasons: 1. It has been shown that such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone. 2. The granting of such variance will not be materially detri-mental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is I ocated. 3. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. Motion to adopt Resolution B.Z.A. 154•15 was passed as follows: AYES: Comm. Reeves, Williams, Ostermann NOES: None A motion to adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of Karch 23, 1970 was made by Chairman Reeves, seconded by Comm. Williams, and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:45