A. Granting Of Variance: Upon its written request, dated on or about June 20, 1957, and upon the suggestion of the council sitting as a planning commission, and after public hearings as provided by law, a variance hereby is granted to Gibralter Savings and Loan Association to use lots 16 through 21, inclusive, of tract 10599 in the city, as per map book 161, page 17, records in the office of the county recorder, for the purpose of constructing thereon an office building containing a total floor area of approximately one hundred sixteen thousand forty seven (116,047) square feet on the described site, said lots 16 through 21, inclusive, containing approximately forty three thousand five hundred eighteen (43,518) square feet, having a total floor area to site ratio of approximately 2.68 to one (2.68:1) with off street parking furnished on the site equaling approximately sixty two percent (62%) of the gross floor area or eighty five percent (85%) of the net rentable area, or a total parking area of approximately seventy two thousand one hundred thirty seven (72,137) square feet.
B. Conditions: Such variance is granted upon the following conditions which shall be strictly observed:
1. Setbacks: All portions of the structure above the second floor shall maintain a minimum side yard setback of at least ten percent (10%) of the width of the building site but not less than five feet (5'); provided, however, no such setback need be more than twenty feet (20') from the side lot line.
2. Light Angle: The structure shall be designed so as to maintain an average light angle of not more than fifty degrees (50°) measured from the centerline of Wilshire Boulevard, an average light angle of not more than seventy degrees (70°) from the centerline of the alley easement in the rear of the site, and an average light angle of not more than seventy degrees (70°) from the centerline of Oakhurst Drive and Doheny Drive.
In determining the average light angle a portion of the structure may be perpendicular to the lot line to the full height of the structure provided another portion is set back sufficiently so that the above light angle is not exceeded. The building official may permit adjustments of not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the stated light angle to prevent unreasonable hardship in design and arrangement.
3. Roof Structures: Except for roof signs which are prohibited under the Uniform Building Code or other sections of this code, penthouses and other roof structures shall be governed by the provisions of the definition of "height of building" in section 10-3-100 of this chapter and by the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, and when in conflict, the later shall govern.
4. Signs: No sign shall be constructed, erected, or maintained on top of any penthouse or above the top story of the structure or above one hundred twenty five feet (125'), whichever is less, except on the side of a penthouse.
5. Height Of Structure: The total height of the structure on any portion of the site above described shall not exceed eight (8) stories or one hundred twenty five feet (125'), whichever is less, as measured by this code, except for the construction of a penthouse as permitted by this code or the Uniform Building Code.
6. Loading And Parking Space: Loading spaces shall be provided in connection with the proposed structure and on the described site in accordance with the provisions of article 27 of this chapter and automobile parking spaces shall be provided in connection with the proposed structure and on the described site, which parking spaces, in addition to the required loading spaces, shall equal at least eighty percent (80%) of the total floor area of the principal structure. Required parking spaces may be provided underground, on the surface or above the ground within the height limit in feet in the same structure or on the described building site. Such automobile parking spaces shall be accessible with adequate ingress and egress.
C. Compliance With Other Laws: Except as herein expressly modified, the use of such lots and the construction of the building shall comply with all rules, regulations, and laws in effect at the time of the construction and use. (1962 Code § 10-810; amd. Ord. 95-O-2239, eff. 7-7-1995)