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

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® i • 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 remembe•r.~~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: We are a Factory Mutual Approved Service Or anization. We have been operating for a few years. We provide Ci~y of LaPorte and whole community with_a_valuable service. We bring business to La Porte area, plus more tax dollars. r~~ oca Po ice and Fire Departments maintain their safety equipment. Area in question...has been commercial since d~ 1.Plan to beautifythe area and-modif operations. Business is growing~to the size that we will have to expandy, lay off some employees or move to a new location. Building is 42 feet•from street (San Jacinto Street).