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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZA_Minutes_1971_06_07MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, ON JUNE 7, 1971, AT 7:30 P.H. Meeting called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Chairman Richard Williams. Pledge of allegiance led by Chairman Williams. ROLL CALL: Present: Cormis. Lee Alton, Mitchell Basila, Gene Ostermann, Clayton Schubert, Chairman Richard Williams, and Asst. Zoning Administrator Marie Absent: AGENDA ITEM 1: Betcone. None The minutes of the meeting of May 17, 1971 were approved unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 2: Secretary of the Board, Gene Ostermann, read Agenda Item 2 as follows: "Application from Joel and Charlotte Daniel requesting a variance to construct a second story on existing single family residence with nonconforming sideyard on west side; addition to be greater than 40% of gross floor area of existing structure.11 No correspondence from property o.vners. Public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m. Applicant Joel Daniel appeared before the Board. He brought with him drawings of the building with the proposed second story addition. In answer to questions by the Board, Mr. Daniel stated that the addition would be a I ittle greater than the existing 1200 sq. ft. of the existing residence and that it would not extend over any portion of the existing nonconforming garage. Marie Betcone mentioned that at least 80% of the homes in this area had garages with the same 31 nonconforming sideyard. In reply to a question by Conm. Basila, Hr. Danie) stated that he did not plan to build over the garage. Mrs. Vivian Sheldon, 652 Gould Lane, spoke In opposition to the variance. She stated that if Mr. Daniel is allowed to add a second story on his residence it will block her ocean view. It was pointed out to Hrs. Sheldon that It is permissible to build two stories in an R-1 zone as long as the height does not exceed 351, and that the reason for the variance request was that the proposed second story was larger than 40% of the existing structure and had an attached garage that had a nonconforming sideyard. Public hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. In reply to a question by Mr. Ostermann. Hrs. Betcone stated that Hr. Daniel would have to apply for another variance if he wished to build over the garage. Corrm. Alton said he felt that denying the request would not accomplish the wishes of those opposed in that Hr. Daniel could build without exceeding the 40°/4 gross floor area and still go to the same height, or he could choose to detach his garage from the existing structure and build the addition as presently planned. Following a brief discussion, Comm. Alton made a motion, seconded by Chairman Williams, that the variance be granted. AYES: Comm. Alton. Basila, Ostermann, Schubert, Chairman Williams NOES: None l PAGE 2 -MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1971 A motion was made by Coorn. Ostermann. seconded by Chairman Williams, to adopt Resolu-tion BZA 154-44 granting a variance to Joel and Charlotte Daniel to build a second story on existing family residence with nonconforming sideyard on west side; addition to be greater than 40% of gross floor area of existing structure. Variance to be granted for the following reasons: 1. There are exceptional circumstances applicable to the property involved due to the garage encroachment which was legal at the time building was constructed and a similar encroachment of the majority of homes in this area. 2. The granting of such variance will not be materiaJJy detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property Is located. 3. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the compre-hensive general plan. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COITlll. Alton, Basila. Ostermann. Schubert, Chairman Williams. NOES: None AGENDA ITEM 3: Secretary of the Board Gene Ostermann, read Agenda Item 3 as follows: 11App1ication from Bob and Gladys Blaine for a variance to add to an existing duplex a third unit, which will add over 40°/4 of floor area to the existing structure. Existing duplex has a nonconforming sideyard at the southwest corner of building. 21211 at ground level and 411 at second floor level, in lieu of the required 3 ft. sideyard, and 71 from single residence on lot in lieu of 8' between habitable buildings." Chairman Williams asked if any communication had been received relative to the requested variance. He was informed that none had been received. Public hearing opened at 7:50 p.m. The applicant, Hr. Bob Blaine, asked that his architect, Mr. Don Hovis, speak in his behalf. Hr. Hovis, 1848 South Elena, Redondo Beach, appeared before the Board and stated that the proposed new structure will abide by all the required setbacks, will add four enclosed garages that are not presently there, and will upgrade the appear-ance of the property. It is only the existing structure which has a sideyard encroach-ment on Beach Drive, and he noted that most of the buildings on the east side of Beach Drive between 7th Street and 2nd Street encroach closer than 3 ft. onto Beach Drive. In answer to a question by Corm1. Basila, Mr. Hovis said the lower single unit on the existing building will be turned into a bachelor apartment in order to restore what is now a bedroom into a single garage thereby providing the required number of parking spaces. Hr. W. J. Bailey, 29 -5th Street, spoke in favor of the proposed addition, stating that he felt it would enhance the neighborhood to have a nice appearing unit with adequate garages and said that most of the neighbors he had talked with felt the same. PAGE 3 -MINUTES OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1971 Mr. Robert E. Viault, 49 -5th Street, said that his original intent was to speak in opposition to the variance request, his major concerns being the sideyard encroach-ment, the off-street parking and the remaining bachelor unit. However, after seeing the plans, he no longer was in opposition to the sideyard encroachment. Mr. Viault asked if there weren1t certain requirements of lot area and lot width that would preclude adding a fourth unit. It was explained that the property met these require-ments according to the present zoning ordinance. Comn. Alton said that the 7 ft. between buildings instead of the required 8 ft. between buildings used for human habitation ties them together and makes the number of required parking spaces a question in his opinion. Public hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. After a discussion by Board Members, Contn. Basila made a motion, seconded by Contn. Schubert, that the application for a variance be granted. AYES: Cosmi. Basila, Ostermann, Schubert, Chairman Wi11iams NOES: None ABSTAIN: Convn. Alton A motion was made by CorTKn. Ostermann, seconded by Chairman Williams, to adopt Resolution BZA 154-45 granting a variance to Bob and Gladys Blaine to add a third unit to existing duplex which will add over 40"/4 to existing structure which has nonconforming sideyard at southwest corner of building of 2 ft. 2 in. at ground level and four inches at second floor level in lieu of required three feet, and Is 7 ft. from single residence on the lot, in lieu of the eight feet required between buildings used for human habita-tion. Variance to be granted for the following reasons: I. There are some exceptional circumstances with respect to this property since the lot is a corner lot and Is somewhat larger In land area than surrounding properties, and therefore can fulfill the proper garage requirements for R-3 use. 2. The nonconforming sideyard faces an alley and, therefore, is not detrimental to properties in the inrnediate vicinity, 3. It will not be in conflict with the general plan which designates high density residential for this specific area. 4. Property is zoned R-3 and, therefore, granting of this variance will not be granting more than other R-3 properties with this amount of land area enjoy. Motion AYES: carried by the foll<Ming vote: CorTJY1s. Basila, Ostermann, Schubert, NOES: None ABSTAIN: Co11111. Alton Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Gene Ostermann. Secretary Chairman Williams Richard Williams, Chairman