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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA 1968.pdf BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GULAR MEETING Pasco, Washington FEBRUARY 27, 1968 The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on February 27, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. , in the offices of the Department of Community Development, Pasco City -Hall. Members present were: Absent: none Jack Williams, Chairman Don Anderson Bob Lovelace Lyle E. Balderson, Planning Director The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING NELSON VARIANCE File No. 68-5 An application submitted by Dr. Marvin Nelson, 4200 Riverhaven, Pasco, Washington requested a variance on the required fifteen foot setback on the front yard and fifteen foot setback on the sideyard on the northwest corner of Fifth and Clark Street. The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, and asked the Planning Director to explain the nature of the request and its location. He pointed out that Dr. Nelson proposed to construct a building on this corner fifty feet wide and eighty feet long with parking provided in the rear of the building. In order to do this, he would have to build to the right of way line both in the east side of his property and on the south side. At this point, the Chairman asked ..lose in the audience to introduce themselves. Persons present were as follows: Dr. Nelson, 605 West Clark; Elsie Downey, 518 W. Bonneville; Robert F. Kopper, 713 West Clark; Henry Crust, Building Inspector and Jim McCurry, Building Inspector. The Chairman then asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for the proposed variance. Dr. Nelson, applicant, spoke explaining that he had contacted a tenant and was proposing to construct a building for for him that required fifty feet of frontage and at least 4,000 square feet of building area. He indicated that the type of business would be of a retail nature. He also indicated that in confering with the City Building Inspectors, he found that he had sufficient parking area to support a business of this nature. Mrs. Downey, a nearby resident indicated that she had no real adverse feelings forthe construction of this building, and asked exactly where it would be located. Dr. Kopper, appearing as an interested citizen, had no comments, except that he thought an attractive building would be better than a vacant lot. The Chairman then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition, and as there was no one present to do so, he declared the Public Hearing to be closed. The Board discussed the proposed variance with Bob Lovelace asking if any of the parking lots so designated would be used for other things other than parking. He was informed by Dr. Nelson that it would not be. After more discussion, it was moved by Anderson and seconded by Mr. Lovelace to approve the variance as shown on the attached plot plan, submitted with the application and with the following finding of fact: 1. That the granting of this variance would not be materially detrimental or injurious to the public welfare; and 2. That the particular piece of property did suffer from lack of privileges enjoyed by others within the area as the two buildings immediately adjacent to the west and to the south of said property were built out to the lot line, and that the area west across Fifth Avenue from the property under consideration, %which is the Central Business District) also allows construction out to the property line. In view of this, it was felt by the Board that due to the particular location and the placement of other structures on BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING Pasco, Washington February 27, 1968 adjacent lots, that to require the building at this corner to be setback would be unduly restrictive and therefore imposing unnecessary hardship on said piece of property. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 F.M. Respectfully submitted, Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING Pasco, Washington JULY 23, 1968 The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on July 23, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. in the offices of the Department of Community Development, Pasco City Hall. Members present were: Absent: Jack Williams, Chairman None Don Anderson Bob Lovelace James H. McCurry, Building Inspector, sitting as Secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING VOJTA VARIANCE File No. 68-15 Jordan Vojta, 1708 N. 22nd Ave,, had submitted an application for variance of the five foot set-back of his sideyard at his north property line. Reason for the request was to erect a patio/carport and set steel support posts a distance of four feet from this property line. This was explained by the Secretary to the Board and a photo was sub- mitted showing the completed structure and also the same type structure attached to the house immediately north of the Vojta residence. Mr. Vojta was in the audiance and he spoke for this variance, stating that it would be possible to place these posts at the proper five foot set--back line, but it would work a hardship on him due to the base- ment window wells on the north side of his house. There was no one else in the audiance to speak either for or against the variance and no correspondence had been received. The Chairman then declared the public hearing closed. After considering the facts that this variance would not be detrimental or injurious to others; that others in the area were enjoying this privilege already; and that to require the five foot set-back would impose unnecessary hardship to the owner, the Chairman requested that a motion be made. Anderson made the motion that a variance be granted allowing Mr. Vojta to place two (2) three inch steel posts within the required side yard to within four feet of his property line. Motion was seconded by Lovelace and the following vote taken: Williams, yes; Lovelace, .yes; Anderson, yes, PUBLIC HEARING HENDLER VARIANCE File No. 68-16 An application submitted by Mr, Ed Hendler, 1716 W. Brown Street, Pasco, requested a variance of the two foot eave overhand at the front of his new residence presently being constructed at 1712 W. Octave Street. It was pointed out to the Board members that the main structure on this premises will be set back thirty-one feet and this var- iance is requested for the carport eave which will be at the front of the house. It was also pointed out that a variance of the same nature was granted to the property immediately east of this property last year and that several other houses in this area presently have extended eaves. Mr. Hendler was in the audiance and spoke for this variance, stating that this would be strictly eave overhand and that there would be no part of the structure extending to the ground level beyond the twenty-five foot re- quired set-back. There was no one else present to speak either for or against the variance and no correspondence had been received. The Chairman then declared the Public Hearing closed. Lovelace made a motion that variance be granted allowing Mr. Hendler to extend his carport eave three (3) feet into the required twenty-five foot .front yard. Motion was seconded by Anderson and the following vote taken: Williams, abstained; Lovelace, yes; Anderson, ,yes. OTHER BUSINESS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING Pasco, Washington JULY 23, 1968 Chairman Williams brought up the subject of the number of members appointed to this board and a discussion followed whereas it was brought out that it sometimes works a hardship on the members with only three men assigned to the board. Problems arise when one or more members are unable to attend the meeting and especially if one of the members feels he should abstain from voting due to various reasons. It was re- quested that the present ordinance be changed to increase the membership of the board to five members. This was agreed on by all members. It was further requested that the Mayor and Council be petitioned by letter to change this ordinance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, /ecretary mes H. cCurry pro tem BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING August 27, 1968 The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8:00 P.M. , D.S.T. , Tuesday, August 27, 1968 in the offices of the Department of Community Development, Pasco City Hall, Pasco, Washington. Members present were: Absent: Jack Williams, Chairman none Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Don Anderson Lyle E. Balderson, Planner James H. McCurry, Building Inspector Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL PERMIT OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL File No. 68-22 The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and asked the Planning Director to explain the special permit for the Hospital to the Board of Adjustment. The Planning Director indicated that the special permit was being applied for in order to construct a $600,000 surgical unit as an addition to the existing Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Notices have been sent to all property owners within 300 feet, that a Public Hearing was being held to consider a special permit to allow the construction of this addition. Two letters were returned from those property owners notified stating that they approve of the addition to the Hospital. (Letters in file.) The Chairman then asked if anyone was p,resent to speak for the special permit. Mr. Talbert, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Business Manager, was present and explained to the Board what the plans of the Sisters were for the future expansion of the Hospital. He indicated that the plot plan submitted as a part of the application showed the long range development plans for the entire area presently owned by the Hospital. This would include a new surgical unit, additional parking, the demolition of the existing church, and residential unit on the land, and the gradual demolition of the old section of the Hospital. The Chairman then asked if anyone -ished to speak against the special permit. As no one was present, the Public Hearing was declared closed. After discussion by the Board, it was moved by Mr. Lovelace, and seconded by Mr. Anderson to grant the special permit for the addition of the surgical unit as indicated on the plot plan submitted as a part of the application. Roll call vote, Anderson, yes; Williams, yes; Lovelace, yes; nayes, none. REPORT ON STATUS OF RESOLUTION INCREASING NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Chairman requested a report on the progress of the resolution concerning the increasing of the membership of the Board of Adjustment be sent out with the minttes prior to the next meeting. GENERAL INFORMATION The Chairman also indicated that it was very helpful to have a list of the names and addresses of those property owners within 300 feet so that if anyone of these property owners attended the meeting, they could be readily identified from said list. It was requested that this list be submitted with each special permit application and/or variance application in the future. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary r BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Pasco, Washington REGULAR MEETING November 26, 1965 The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 1965, in the offices of the Department of Community Development, Pasco City Hall, Pasco, Washington. Members present were: Members absent were: Jack Williams, Chairman David Squires Bob Lovelace, Vice-Chairman Luther Burden G.V. Manderville James H. McCurry, Building Inspector Minutes of the meeting of August 27, 1968 were read and approved as amended below: File No. 68-22 Correct spelling of name Talbert to TALBOT Correct sentence to read - As no one was present to speak against this proposal, the Public Hearing was declared closed. PUBLIC HEARING WRIGHT TEMPORARY USE Fate No. 65-29 The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and asked that the audiance identify themselves. Following persons were in attendance: Howard Hughs, 1315 W. Sylvester, Helen Lenhart, 1319 W. Sylvester, May Lucas, 1327 W. Irving, Leslie & Edith Bradley, 1316 W. Irving and Theron Wright, 1807 W. Margaret. The Chairman then read the application for temporary use and letters from interested parties, pro and con. Mr. Wright was then asked to state his circumstances and views, which he did, stating that this use was only for his personal employment, that he did not take in retail work and had no thought of doing retail upholstery work in this location. Mr. Hughs questioned the time period that this permit would allow this type operation and what business expansion was proposed. He was advised that this permit would be for a six (6) month period only and that no expansion would be allowed. Mrs. Lenhart spoke in favor of this business operation, as did Mrs. Lucas. Mr. Lovelace questioned the City's position upon granting this permit in regard to other small businesses wanting to operate out of private garages. This was discussed to some extent. No one appeared before the Board of Adjustment to speak against this temporary permit, therefore the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Manderville made a motion to grant a Temporary Use Permit, under the provisions and restrictions of Section 13-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, for a period of six (6� months to operate a wholesale furniture rebuilding shop at this location. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lovelace. Vote was as follows: Williams, yes; Lovelace, yes; Manderville, yes. The Chairman then stated that should Mr. Wright request an extension at the end of the six month period, he would vote no to the second proposal. He also advised Mrs. Len- hart that this six month period should be used to either have the zoning of this prop- erty changed or find some other way to make use of this building to comply with all local ordinances. SEATING OF OFFICERS Sauce three new members have been appointed to the board and the two old member's terms extended for a one gear period, the attached list of Officers was approved for the next Regular Meeting ---- 11-26-68 -- Continued: Five ,years to coincide with the Rules of Procedure. Officers will take office in November of each ,year with the senior member sitting as Chiirman. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, hi,c1 J es H. McCurry ecretarY pro tem