11-10-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting-cancelled/no quorum

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® • Special Exception Request 8g-001, Page 2 • Section 4-200 states: "The general public, the Planning Commission and the Board are directed to take note that non-conformities in the use and development of land and buildings are to be avoided, or eliminated where now existing, wherever and whenever possible, er.cept when necessary to preserve property rights, specific structures, lots, or uses established prior to tt~e date these regulations became effective as to the property in question, and when necessary to promote the general welfare and to protect the character of surrounding property." As noted earlier, both the existing building and its use (sales and service of fire protection equipment) 'are non-conforming. The building is non-conforming due to failure to meet R-3 setback requirements. Section 4-201 states: "...no non-conforming structure shall be enlarged or extended unless the enlargement or extension can be, and is, made in • compliance with all of the provisions herein established for structures in the district in which the non-conforming structure is located." Section 11-605.2 states: "[to grant a special exception,] the Board [must find] that such special exception will not adversely affect the value and use of adjacent or neighboring property or be contrary to the best public interest." Section 11-60~ 2a continues: "[A special exception to] enlarge or extend a building occupied by a non-conforming use on the lot of record [may be granted] provided that ~the...enlargement does not prevent the return of the property to a conforming use." Y1hen considering a special exception request, the Board must use these ordinance sections as their guide. Ana~sis: • The two (2) lots which make up this tract are comprised of 6250 sq. ft. There is presently 1696 sq. ft. of structure on the property. This constitutes a lot coverage of 27~. The proposed addition would increase lot coverage to approximately 53~•