Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-453

Mr. Becker agreed to put in the improvements on the School Board's half of the street, it would satisfy the School District requirements for a prior tentative map of Mr. Becker's. This agreement which had been arrived at appeared to be acceptable to all concerned. Mr. Bills added that he had received a letter from Mr. Becker confirming this agreement. Commissioner Sharp moved that the tentative map for Charleston Estates #1 be approved subject to the installation of all offsite improvements for the complete street by the developer as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. USE PERMIT U-17-58 The Commission considered the application of the Greater Faith Baptist Church for Greater Faith Baptist approval of a new and different plot plan. This use permit was approved by the Board Church of City Commissioners at their regular meeting held December 17,1958, for the construction of a church at the southeast corner of Highland Drive and Jefferson Avenue, New Plot Plan on the condition that they conform to the plot plan which was submitted at that time. Approved Planning Director Bills stated that a building permit had not been issued; however, the footings had been poured and their location does not conform to the approved plot plan, consequently, they were now asking for approval of this new plan. He added that the Building Department stated that the footings are not structurally adequate and did not meet the code for the proposed church. Mr. Bills explained that through some misunderstanding the church did not understand that a building permit was required and construction was started contrary to the original plot plan. This matter was then discussed with Reverend P. S. Walker and he submitted an alternate plan showing the building to be constructed according to the way the footings were put in. The Board of Zoning Adjustment did not approve this plan; however, they recommended approval if the east setback be increased to 13' and the south setback to 17' which would conform to the normal 10% side yard requirements. There were no protests. Reverend Walker was present and stated that he was of the opinion that the footings were adequate, and Mayor Pro Tem Whipple reminded him that they did not meet the requirements according to City standards. Mr. Bills stated that the plans called for 12" x 24" footings whereas 10" x 16" were put in. Reverend Walker stated it would be difficult to destroy what had been done and in regard to the 3' and 5' they were off on the placement of the footings that it seemed they should be able to get together. Commissioner Sharp reminded him that in December this setback was agreed to and that was one of the conditions on which the use permit was approved. Commissioner Sharp further advised him that he should have consulted the City Department before he decided to make his own changes. City Manager Kennedy reminded Reverend Walker that it would be necessary to get a building permit. Commissioner Sharp moved that this new plan be approved subject to the conditions that the east setback be increased to 13' and the south setback to 17' which would conform to the normal 10% side yard requirements and that the use of the footings that have been poured be disapproved inasmuch as they do not allow the proper setback and are not structurally adequate and do not meet the code for the proposed church. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. VARIANCE (V-7-59) The Commission considered the application of Nick Romer for a variance to construct Nick Komer a building with 5' of the rear property line on property located at 1121 South 3rd between Charleston and 4th Place, legally described as Lot 8, Block 21, Boulder Referred to Traffic and Addition in an R-4 zone. Parking Commission Planning Director Bills stated that the Board of Zoning Adjustment recommended approval; and that there were two protests; however, it is recommended that this application be referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission in regard to off-street parking requirements. His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple asked if Mr. Romer was present and he was not. VARIANCE (V-8-59) The Commission considered the application of Martin Kutzen for a variance to enclose Martin Kutzen an existing, legal, nonconforming carport on property located at 3317 West Charleston Blvd., legally described as Lot 13, Block 1, Westleigh Subdivision #1 in an R-1 Approved zone. The Board of Zoning Adjustment recommended approval subject to conformance to the plot plan as submitted. There were no protests. Planning Director Bills explained that the variance for the carport was approved two or three years ago and now Mr. Kutzen wishes to enclose it for use as a family room. Commissioner Fountain moved that the application of Martin Kutzen for a variance to enclose an existing, legal, nonconforming carport on property located at 3317 West Charleston Blvd., legally described as Lot 13, Block 1, Westleigh Subdivision #1 in an R-l zone be approved subject to conformance to the plot plan as submitted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. VARIANCE (V 9-59) The Commission considered the application of Ben Bergan for a variance to construct an Ben Bergan addition to an existing duplex within the required side yard, 3' from the side property line on property located at 217 South 13th Street, legally described as Lot 5, Approved Block 11, Ladd Addition, in an R-4 zone. The Board of Zoning Adjustment recommended