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Long Beach board approves variance for Buckleys’ Juneway Drive pool and retaining wall
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance July 8 allowing William and Mary Buckley to install an in‑ground pool and rebuild a retaining wall at 2011 Juneway Drive; the record had been closed and a late opposition was excluded as untimely. Written findings will be prepared and provided at the next meeting.
The Long Beach Board of Zoning Appeals voted July 8 to approve a use and development standards variance allowing William and Mary Buckley to install an in‑ground pool and rebuild an existing retaining wall at 2011 Juneway Drive.
President Seth McCormick read the petition and noted the matter had an extended public‑hearing history: the primary hearing opened April 8, public hearings began May 13, the case was continued to June 10, and the vote was carried over to the July 8 meeting. McCormick also said the board had received a late opposition filing that would not be considered because it was untimely.
Board members raised questions about the clarity of the drawings, which trees would be removed and how the retaining wall would interface with the street grade and parking alcove. One board member said, “It’s difficult to understand exactly where the pieces are going based on their drawings and descriptions,” and asked which trees would disappear. A petitioner representative said two sick trees at the top would be removed, new landscaping would screen the pool, and the team could scrap or modify a proposed wall extension if necessary to address visibility and safety.
A board member moved to approve the Buckley request; another board member seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The board directed staff to prepare written findings of fact, which were expected to be completed and finalized at a subsequent meeting. McCormick noted that once the variance is granted, the Buckleys’ next step would be to go before the Building Commission with the variance in hand to pursue permits.
What was decided: The board approved the variance to allow the in‑ground pool and reconstruction/extension of the retaining wall. The board recorded concerns about plan clarity and tree removal and confirmed that the public record was closed and a late opposition would not be considered.
Next steps: Written findings of fact will be prepared by staff and provided to the petitioners; the applicants will then proceed to the Building Commission for permitting.
