05-12-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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• • Tyne of Request: Special Exception to front setback requirements under the provisions of Section 11-605.2.b.1 • Requested For: Mechanical Repair and Engineering, Inc. 202 North 18th Street Block 690, Lots 1-16 and adjacent alley, La Porte Tract Requested By: Property Zonis Background Doug Latimer, owner L.I., Light Industrial Mechanical Repair and Engineering, Inc.; an existing machine shop specializing in the repair of heavy industrial equipment; is located in a Light Industrial (L.I.) zone. The zoning at this location is appropriate for this type of establishment. At the time of construction, the Mechanical Repair Building met all zoning requirements. With the adoption of the City's current zoning ordinance (41501) the building was rendered non-conforming due to changes to front setback requirements. Mr. Latimer is proposing to build a ninety feet by one hundred thirty-three feet (90' x 133', 11,970 square feet) addition onto the • existing building (see Exhibit A). The addition which is to be used for storage purposes, will have the same front setback as the existing building. This is necessary in order for Mr. Latimer's overhead crane tracks to be extended along the full length of his building. Analysis: Section 11-605.2.b.1 allows for a special exception to front setbacks in cases where the actual front setback of any abutting lot does not meet ordinance requirements. This is the case with Mr. Latimer's building (see Exhibit B). The existing building occupies Lots 7-15 and 1/2 of Lot 6. The proposed addition will occupy Lots 1-6. As proposed, this addition will meet all other applicable zoning requirements. Side and rear setbacks will be met. The maximum seventy per cent (70~) lot coverage allowed in Light Industrial (L.I.) zones will not be exceeded. (Actual lot coverage will be fifty-nine percent, 59~.) Based on the proposed use of the addition for storage, existing parking is adequate. Conclu ion• This request meets the prerequisite requirements for granting a • special exception.