1985-08-12 Public Hearings and Regular Meeting

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• CITY OF LA PORTE INTER OFFICE MEMO T0: BOB S EAKE FROM: ULISSEN DATE: 5/13/85 u SUBJECT: DUPLEX ZONING BLK. 983 N1/2 LT 25, ALL LT 26,27,28, L.P. The City has received a request from Mrs. Margaret Conner to allow the conversion of a single family home in a "R-2" district to a duplex. HISTORY The site in question is located Idorth of Main Street on N. Holmes. The home is surrounded on all sides by single family dwellings. This home was damaged by fire and will require extensive remodeling before it could be occupied. Since remodeling is required, firs. Conners wishes to convert the home into a duplex. The Zoning Ord, requires that duplexes in a "R-2" zone contain at least 850 sq. ft. per unit. This request proposes 1100 sq. ft. per unit. The home presently contains two (2) kitchens and two (2) full baths. ANALYSIS The zone in which this home is located is called a single family dwelling and duplex district. Prior to August of 1970 a duplex was an allowable use within a "R-2" zoning district. The Zoning Ordinance was amended in 1970 ~to require notice and public hearings (see amendment 780-G attached). The current ordinance requires that a duplex go through essentially a re-zoning process from its current status to "duplex". The ordinance now requires that notice and public hearing be•completed and, as with a true re-zoning, council must make the final determination. Duplexes in and of themselves are traditionally compatible with single family homes. Pdo negative impact is expected on the surrounding area. The site now contains two (2) on site parking spaces, as required by ordinance, so parking will not be a problem. RECOMMENDATION Plans submitted by Ms. Conner indicate that the structure can be remodeled to meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance and building codes. Based on the above information the staff sees no problem with the granting of duplex zoning for the site in question. If I may supply any other information please contact me. encl.