HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZA_Minutes_1970_10_26MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS HELO IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 26, 1970 Meeting called to order at 7:39 p.m. by Chairman, Richard Williams. Chairman led in salute to the flag. Members present: Chairman Richard Williams, C001T1issioners L.E. Ostermann, and David Lagan, Jr; also Building Department Secretary, Marie Betcone. (Building Director, Bud H.Trott, was absent due to vacation.) AGENDA ITEM I : A motion was made by Chairman Williams, seconded by Comm. Ostermann, to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 12, 1970, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 2: Secretary of the Board, L.E. Ostermann, read application for variance as fol I ows: 11Appl ication for a variance from Wil I iam P. Engel, 1534 Strand, Lot 6, Block 16, Hermosa Beach Tract. Applicant would convert existing single family residence into two units, pro-viding existing 4 enclosed garage spaces, (2 tandem 361 deep x 23' wide inside clear measurement) in I ieu of required enclosed two-car garage (181 x 201 inside clear measurement) and one open parking space allowed. Erect roof over portion of balcony at 2nd floor level front; said balcony to extend to within 11 of property line with roof overhang to within 11 of property I ine in front.11 Chairman asked if any communication had been received relative to the requested variance. He was informed that none had been received. Board members were given plans of structure to be remodeled. Mr. William Engel, applicant, appeared before the Board to answer questions. In reply to a question from Chairman as to hON the Building Department viewed the request, Mrs. Betcone assured Chairman that Mr. Trott had taken the application and discussed it with her before he left on vacation. As a result, she had written down some rec01m1endations that had been mailed to them in the letter of analysis. She stated that the only deviation from the parking code would be the tandem parking. Mrs. Betcone supplied Board members with copies of the sections in the Zoning Code covering garage requirements. Mr. Don Hovis, 1848 South Elena, Redondo Beach, Architect for the applicant, appeared before the Board. He said as a result of some research he had done on the length of automobiles, he could assure the Board that there would be plenty of room for two cars in the 361 provided. He stated that out of 37 American made automobiles, only 8 are over 181 long.
PAGE 2 -MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 1970 Hr. Hovis also stated that the proposed balcony will be similar to the one added to the house next door at 1540 Strand for which a variance was obtained several months ago. Public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. Following a short discussion among the Board members, a motion was made by Comn. Ostermann, seconded by Chairman Williams, to grant the application as requested. Motion carried by the following vote: AVES: Chairman Williams, Corrm. Lagan, Conwn. Ostermann NOES: None A motion was made by Coom. Ostermann, seconded by Chairman Williams, to adopt B.Z.A. Resolution 154-29, granting the variance as requested for the following reasons: I. One extra parking space would be provided and all parking will be enclosed. 2. The requested variance will not be detrimental to surrounding properties. 3, Granting this variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Conm. Ostermann, Convn. Lagan, Chairman Williams. NOES: None AGENDA I TEH 3: Secretary Ostermann read Agenda Item 3 as follO\t,'s: 11Appl ication for variance from Kenland Development, Inc., SW corner of 2nd Street and Valley Drive, Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, per metes and bounds description, Exhibit 11A11 as submitted. Applicant would erect 168 unit apartment house complex having 31,600 square ft. of usable outdoor yard and open space, and 2000 sq. ft. of enclosed recreational area in 1 ieu of 33,600 sq. ft. of required outdoor yard and open space.11 No communications were received regarding application. Mr. Peter Tillson, 17422 Prarie Avenue, Torrance, California, appeared before the Board to represent the applicant. He pointed out from blueprints certain changes that had been made and the reasons behind them. Public hearing closed at 7:49 p.m. A motion was made by Comm. Lagan, seconded by Comm. Ostermann to grant the request Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Williams, Comm. Lagan, Comm. Ostermann. NOES; None A motion was made by Comm. Ostermann, seconded by Chairman Williams, to adopt Resolution B.Z.A. 154-30 granting the variance as requested for the following reasons: I. The intent of Article 6, Section 607, to provide recreational area and open
PAGE 3 -MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 1970 space for landscaping will be met by the granting of this request. 2. The granting of this variance will not be materially detrimental or in-jurious to other properties in the invnediate area. 3. The requested variance is not in conflict with the general plan. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Williams, Comm. Ostermann, Comm. Lagan NOES: None Meeting adjourned at 7:56 to the next regular meeting of November 9, 1970. L.E. Ostermann, Secretary