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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-09-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, September `], 1966 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Mandrell, Sam Ferguson, Kenneth Reynolds BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-53 Applicant: Donald McCann To allow an enclosed patio roof to encroach to within 8' of the rear property line in deviation of the required 10' setback and to allow said patio to encroach into the required 900 sq. ft. of open space. Located on the south side of Spinnaker Drive, approximately 130' west of Brookhurst Street and legally described as Lot 54, Tract 5939- The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Joseph Carter, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. He stated that when he originally inquired about obtaining the building permit, a 5 foot setback was required for a partially enclosed patio. On the basis of this information, he proceeded to purchase the necessary equipment. Since that time, the ordinance pertaining to rear yard setbacks was changed to 10 feet. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-53 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant acted in good faith in checking the ordinance prior to obtaining his permit. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Reynolds NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-52 Applicant: R. M. Galloway & Associates To allow 49.58' frontage on a commercial lot in deviation of the variance requesting 50' frontage. Located on the east side of Brookhurst Street, 200' north of Atlanta Avenue and legally described as Lot 9 of Tract 6248. Ron Martin, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. It was noted by the Board that a reduction of the 50 foot lot width by 5 inches would not be detrimental to this particular piece of property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY MANDRELL TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-52 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The reduction of the lot width is, not significant enough to be detrimental to this property. 2. The lot lines were shown on original variance. 3. The C2 zone does not establish any minimum lot size or frontage. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Reynolds. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-54 Applicant: Lina Keramefs To allow a detached accessory building to be constructed 3 feet from the side property line in deviation to the required 5' setback and to allow a 712" separation from the main building in deviation to the required 10 feet. Located on the west side of Goodwin t Lane, approximately 400' north of Ellis Avenue, and legally described as Lot 7 of Tract 4027.. There was no one present to speak for or against the matter. It was noted by the Board that this case should be continued so the applicant could modify his plot plan showing full dimensions of the structure and also fill his application out completely. A MOTION WAS MADE BY REYNOLDS AND SECONDED BY :MANDRELL TO CONTINUE'AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-54 TO SEPTEMBER 14, 1966 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Reynolds. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-55 Applicant: Fashion Homes To allow roof overhangs to encroach into the 30" setback required for architectural features. Located on the west side of Brookhurst Street, South of Atlanta Avenue and legally described as Lots 7, 13.,1 16, 17, 221 24, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 50, 52, 53,' 56, 68, 70, 74, 75, 79, 81, 83, 88, 92, 93 of Tract 6068. The hearing was opened to the.audience. Carl Schmidt, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the reasons for the request. He stated that the homes were already under construction and it would present a hardship -2- 9/7/66 H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Minutes: Wednesday, September 7, 1966 Page No. 3. on them to cut back the roof overhangs. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the audience. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-55 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Since the homes are under construction, the require- ment to reduce the overhangs at this time would create an undue hardship on the builder and the homebuyer as well as effect the esthetic appearance of the houses. 2. There is a 5 foot separation between facias of adjoining buildings. 3. Extension of overhang does not exceed length of 8 feet. 4. The error was not corrected through Plan Check at the time permits were issued. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Ferguson, Reynolds. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. K. A. Reynolds kairman n K. Mandrell (Secretary l -3- 9/7/66