01-26-17 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Board of Adjustment Meeting January 26, 2017 N. L Street Carport Variance Planning and Development Department Staff Report ISSUE Should the Board of Adjustment approve the variance requested by Johnny Barnes for the property located at 11131 N. L Street, legally described as Lots 15-18, Block 8 Greendale U/R (case #16- 93000016) which would allow the applicant to construct a second carport or garage structure on a lot less than 1 acre in size. DISCUSSION Applicant: Johnny Barnes : The applicant is seeking approval of variance request #16-93000016. The variance requested will allow the applicant to construct a second carport or garage structure on a lot less than 1 acre in size. Exhibit A is the application turned into Staff. Subject Site: The subject site makes up a .45 acre tract of land located at 11131 N. L Street and is legally described as Lots 15-18, Block 8 Greendale U/R. The attached Exhibit B is an area map that shows the location of the property in question. The site has dual frontage on N. L street and Fieldcrest Dr. Notice of Public Hearing: Section 194 of the Zoning Ordinance stipulates the various requirements for public notice of the public hearing. This variance included all of the necessary code requirements for a public hearing including the following: Notice of public hearing was posted in the newspaper of general circulation ten days prior to the date of the hearing. Mailed notices were sent to all owners of property lying within 200 feet of the site ten days prior to the date of the hearing. The required sign was posted on the site ten days prior to the hearing date. Background Information: The site is currently zoned R1, Low Density Residential. The subject site is currently developed with a home and garage structure. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses: