06-16-1988 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

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Gc PAGE 2 • A Special Exception is a deviation from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Before they grant a special exception, The Board of Adjustments must determine that the exception is not contrary to the best public interest and will not adversely affect the value or use of adjoining property. Special exceptions may be granted for the following items only: (1) The reconstruction of or addition'to a building occupied by a non -conforming use. Additions cannot extend past the lot occupied by the original structure or use. The reconstruction or use cannot prevent the property from returning to a conforming use. (2) Deviation of _yard requirements under the following cir- cumstances: (a) Exceptions to front yard requirements if front yard setbacks are not met on abutting pieces of property. (b) Exception to rear yard setbacks if any four (4) lots within a block do not meet setback requirements. (c) Exceptions to yard requirements on corner lots. (d) Exceptions to front yard requirements if existing front yard setbacks on a block are not uniform. (3) Waiving or reduction of off street parking and loading requirements if the Board feels they are unnecessary for the proposed use of a building or piece of property. Please remember it is the Applicant's responsiblity to prove that a Special Exception will meet the above conditions. If there is not adequate room on the remainder of this form to list all pertinent information, please feel free to attach an additional letter or any information and exhibits you feel the Board should consider. FACTS RELEVANT TO THIS MATTER: A new McDonald's restaurant is to be located on Lots 26-32 of Block 1101. A portion of this property is occupied by a sign owned by La Porte State Bank. This sign is a legal Dre-existing • non -conforming use It is McDonald's intention to allow this sign to remain on this site, it must; however, be relocated to another area to make room for the restaurant construction.