HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZA_Minutes_1970_11_23MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS,CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 23, 1970 Meeting called to order at 7:29 by Chairman Richard Williams. Chairman led in salute to the Flag. Roll call: Chairman Richard Williams, Comm. Gene Ostermann, Comm. Bavid-Lagan, Jr., Building Director, Bud M. Trott. AGENDA ITEM 1 : A motion was made by Chairman Williams, seconded by Comm. Lagan, to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 9, 1970. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 2: Agenda item 2 was read by Secretary of the Board, Gene Ostermann, as follows: 11Appl ication for realignment of three lots by Frank P. Bauer, SE corner of 10th Street and Prospect Avenue: Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 144, Redondo Vil la Tract. In order to realign the lot I ines so the lots will front on 10th Street, rather than Prospect.11 Chairman inquired if there had been any conmunications -none had been received. Public hearing opened at 7:31. Timothy O'Connor, attorney, 1847 Elena, Redondo Beach, appeared on behalf of the buyer of the property in question. He stated that the structures on the 3 lots were demolished in 1962 and the lots had not had anything on them since that time, He said the property is now in escrow. Mr. O'Connor said there had been no change in the overall property I ines of the three lots, but a realignment enabling them to front on 10th Street instead of on a busy street like Prospect, would give the owner a more realistic use of the land, both from an economic standpoint and from the standpoint of safety. Public hearing closed. Mr. Trott stated that he felt that a realignment would be advantageous both to the City and to the owner. No one else appeared either for or against the variance. A motion was made by Chairman Williams, seconded by Comm. Lagan, to grant the request. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Comm. Ostermann, Comm. Lagan, Chairman Williams. NOES: None A motion was made by Chairman Williams, seconded by Comm. Ostermann, to adopt B.Z,A, Resolution 154-32 granting a real ignrnent of the three lots on the NE corner of 10th Street and Prospect Avenue, for the following reasons:
PAGE 2 -MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1970. I. The granting of this realignment will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. 2. The additional width of these lots will provide wider side yards and more latitude in the development of these properties. 3. The granting of this realignment of lot 1 ines will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. Granting of the foregoing Resolution to be subject to the following conditions! I. Owner to submit final parcel map to the public works Director for approval. 2. Lot realignment to be recorded as prescribed by the subdivision regulations. Motion carried as follows: AVES: Comm. Ostermann, Comm. Lagan, Chairman Williams. NOES: None AGENDA ITEM 3: Agenda item 3 was read as follows: 11Applicant would add to an existing single-family residence: A 2-car garage of 537 sq, ft. in floor area on the first floor, and 852 sq. ft. of living area on the second floor. Said addition to be over 40% of the existing structure with a nonconforming easterly sideyard of 31611 in lieu of required 51 and nonconforming porch encroaching into required front yard.11 No communications received. Public hearing opened. Nancy Rodee appeared before the Board. She said she would be glad to answer any questions concerning the addition. The proposed changes were pointed from the plans by Building Director, Trott. No one else appeared either for or against the variance. Public hearing closed. A motion to grant was made by Comm. Lagan, seconded by Chairman Williams, and carried by the follo.ving vote: AYES: Conn. Ostermann, Comm. Lagan, Chairman Williams. NOES: None. A motion was made by Convn. Lagan, seconded by Chairman Williams, to adopt Resolution 154-33 granting the variance at 945 8th Place as requestedJ for the following reasons: l. The new addition will comply with all building and zoning regulations, plus providing for additional garage parking. 2. 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. 3. The proposed addition will upgrade and enhance the subject property and surrounding area. 4. The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan.
PAGE 3 -MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1970 Motion carried as follows: AYES: ColMl. Ostermann, Corm1. Lagan, Chairman Williams. NOES: None AGENDA ITEM 4: Secretary Ostermann read Agenda Item 4 as follows: 11continued review of variance denied Albert Unruh on property at 421 Monterey under Resolution B.Z.A. 154-28.11 No further communications received. Chairman Williams opened the continued hearing by asking if anyone wished to speak for or against the variance. No one so desired. Building Director, Bud Trott, stated that although there is no record in the Building Department of the above property being used as a triplex, ,there is 1 ittle doubt that it has been so used. He said he is convinced that there is also a hardship factor involved in this case. Chairman Williams stated that after inspecting the property personally with the Board that afternoon, there appeared to be more square footage than he had expected. Comm. Lagan said he was still worried about the case opening the door for other property owners to make similar requests. Mr. Trott replied that each variance request would simply have to be judged on its o.-,n individual circumstances. A motion to grant the variance was made by Chairman Williams, seconded by Corirn. Ostermann. Motion carried as follows: AVES: Comm. Ostermann, Comm. Lagan, Chairman Williams NOES: None A motion was made by Comm. Ostermann, seconded by Chairman Williams, to adopt B.Z.A. Resolution 154-34 granting a variance on the property at 421 Monterey as requested for the following reasons: 1. Additional testimony indicates that the property has been used as three units for long periods of time in the past, and the owner, Mr.Unruh, would be denied the same rights as other property owners in the area if the variance denial is upheld. 2. The granting of this variance would not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 3. It has been demonstrated that the denial of this variance would constitute an undue hardship as Mr. Unruh understood, in purchasing the dwelling, that it was a legal 3-unit residence. Motion carried by the follawing vote: AYES: Comm. Ostermann, Comm. Lagan, Chairman Williams NOES: None Mr. Trott informed Mr. Unruh that he would now have to go back to the City Council for their approval. Mr. Unruh expressed his thanks. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. / G,,..Ut:.-4_ 'JiMz Gene Ostermann, Secretary