12-29-11 Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Berard of Adjustment December 29, 2011 Page a uniform setbacks. Due to the current building setback lines and configuration of the lets, the cud -de -sac lots are not buildable for the single - family products (1,542 sq.ft. to 2,464 sq.ft.) planned for this subdivision. In addition, the current building lines may disrupt the continuity of front building elevations from lot to lot. Analysis Section 106 -192 B(1); in the Code of Ordinances, defines a variance as deviation firow the literal provisions of'the chapter i t)hich is granted by the Board it)hen strict conforinity to the chapter i cause an unnecessary hardship because of the circrirnstances unique to the property on which the variance is granted. .except as otherivise pr ohibited, the board is einpoivered to authorize a variance , from a requir•einent -w hen the board finds that all o f the . folloiving conditions have been reset. 4*.o That the granting of the variance iiaill not be contrary to the best public interest. 2� That literal eilforcenient Qf the chapter will result in unnecessary hardship because of exceptional narrowness, shallolvness, shape, topography or other extraordinary or exceptional physical situation unique to the specie piece of property in question. "Unnecessary hardship" shall inean physical hardship relating to the properly itse�f'as distinguished front a hardship relating to convenience, f inancial considerations or caprice, and the hardship must not result fitorn the applicant or property oivner's own actions; and That by granting the variance, the spirit gfthe chapter will be observed The Board must decide if the applicant's request to have building setbacks at 15' instead of 20' per Development Ordinance 1444 is reasonable. The Board is charged with deciding whether all of the above conditions have been met. The applicant believes that imposing current setbacks will cause disruption and discontinuity= of building elevations on these streets. It will not look aesthetically pleasing and choice of selection will be limited. The applicant requests that the Board recognize this as a hardship. While measures are in place to ensure that the property remains an aesthetically pleasing adjacent to the golf course. If the setbacks of 15'are approved, the instrument will be recorded with the Cleric of Harris County to avoid any complications at the title assessment.