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

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® • • GRODA ENTERPRISES, INC. • • Request: Special Exception Request ~dSE89-001 Requested for: 1009 San Jacinto Legal Description: Lots 4 & 5; Blk 305;~La Porte Tract (see Exhibit A) Zoning: R-3, High Density Residential (see Exhibit B) Annlicant: Groda Enterprises, Inc., Gary Groda, Owner Background: The applicant is requesting this special exception to allow the expansion of an existing commercial building located in a R-3 Zone. Ownership of buildings and property in this location is somewhat complex. Mr. Groda owns lots 4 & 5 of this block ano" the building located on it. This building is joined by means of a covered breezetaay to the building on the adjoining property. Both the Zoning Ordinance and building code consider these joined structures to be a single building. Although, Groda Enterprises occupies and utilize s• both portions of the joined building, due to the fact that Mr. Groda only owns lots 4 & 5, only these lots may be considered in this request. In addition to the 40 ft. X 40 ft. building located on these lots, there is, .also a 12 ft. X 8 ft. portable storage building. I~Ir. Groda is proposing a 40 ft. X 40 ft., 2 story addition to be located on the front side of the existing primary structure (See Exhibit A). At the time of the existing building's construction, Zoning Ordinance 4780 was in~..effect. This property was, at that time, zoned for Commercial use and the existing building met all zoning requirements. The building and use of the property (Groda Enterprises has occupied this building since March 1984) were rendered non-conforming with the adoption of Zoning Ordinance ~~1501 (January 26, 1987). As it .is occupied by a non-conforming use, Mr. Groda's building may only be enlarged if a Special Exception is granted by the board. It is for this reason, Mr. Groda has requested a Special Exception under the provisions of Section 11-605.2a.