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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-09-14MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-56 Applicant: Gomer Sims Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, September 14, 1966 John Mandrell, Richard Harlow, Sam Ferguson. None. The Minutes of August 31 and September 7, 1966 were accepted as transcribed. To allow the construction of a "driving range type" fence 25 to 30 feet in height in deviation to the front and side yard requirements -of the Rl zone. Located on the east side of Graham Street and 350 feet south of Fernhill Street and legally described as the west 26.88 acres of the east 60 acres of the N2, SE4 of Section 21-5-11 and also the south 13.33 acres of the W2, NW4, SE4 of Section 21-5-11. The hearing was opened to the audience. Vernon Hamilton, 16701 Graham Street, adjacent property owner, spole in favor of and explained the reasons for the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. z- Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-56 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The fence shall be maintained clear from any obstruction. 2. The applicant -shall remove the fence or relocate it at his expense if and when the City needs the additional right-of-way for street widening. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None: ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-57 Applicant: Doyle Development Company To allow eaves to encroach within the 30" required setback for architectural features in the R1 zone. Located 1200, south of Edinger Avenue on the east side of Goldenwest Street and legally described as Lots 18, 20, and 22 of Tract 6181. The hearing was opened to the audience. John Sullivan, representing the appli- cant, explained the reasons for the request. 9/14/66 Page No. 2 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 14, 1966 hearing was closed. There being no other comment, the Board discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Board that the type of houses now being built in the City require wider eaves to add to their esthetic value. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-57 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. On lot 22 the 31 eave return shall not exceed 12 feet measured from the front of the eave return. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The size and value of the houses being built are such that it is necessary to preserve the esthetic value of the house. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO PREPARE A CODE -AMENDMENT TO PERMIT ENCROACH- MENT OF ROOF OVERHANGS INTO THE SIDE YARD CLOSER THAN 3011 FOR A POR_ TION OF THE RETURN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: none. ABSENT: none. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-54 Applicant: Lina Keramefs - Continued To allow a detached accessory -building to be constructed 3 feet from the side property line in deviation to the required 51 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 Lane, approximately 400' north of Ellis Avenue,and legally described as Lot 7 of Tract 4027. The hearing was opened to the audience. hearing was closed. There being no other comment, the Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-54 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The dimensions shown on the revised plot plan indicated that the mountain tapers away from the house and adjoin- ing property lines allowing for adequate separation between the house and mountain as well as between the mountain and the side and rear property lines. 2. This will not create a fire hazard. 9/14/66 -2- Page No. 3 Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 14, 1966 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-51 Annlicant: Deane" Brothers To allow the elimination of 71 eave return restricted contained in Area Variance No. 66-5 and to permit eaves to encroach within the 3011setback required for architectural features for Tract 6028. Located on the north side of Atlanta Avenue, West of Newland Street and legally described as Tract 6028. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dan McFarland, Building.Department, pointed out the various lots where the encroachment existed. Tom Gonzales, representing the applicant, explained the reasons for the request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MANDRELL AND SECONDED BY FERGUSON TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 66-51 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. That the overhang be permitted to within 18" of the house only on lots having 3 foot side yards. 2. There shall be a 4 foot separation between eaves except within the 121 return. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. When 3' side yards were approved by the Planning Commission, the architectural features were not considered and for good esthetic appearances the encroachment of the eaves is necessary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Mandrell, Harlow, Ferguson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Secretary THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. -3- 9/14/66