04-23-1991 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Page 2 of Board of Adjustment Minutes April 23, 1991 Meeting Joel Albrecht was sworn in by Dr. Bernay since he was not only giving staff's report but also representing the City of La Porte in their request for special exception. Mr. Albrecht stated that the City of La Porte has acquired the old La Porte Bowling Alley located at 1322 South Broadway and is preparing to renovate the structure for use as the City's "Wellness Center". These facilities include offices for the City's Parks and Recreational Department, the Senior Citizen's Center and what will function as a municipal health club. As proposed, the addition will have a setback of approximately one foot from the adjacent First Street right-of-way. Since the alley in block 1158 has been closed, the lots in this block are said to be through lots. Under the terms of the definition in Section 3-100 of the Zoning Ordinance, both the First Street and Broadway faces of the City's property are subject to front setback requirements. These setbacks are applicable, as quoted in Section 5-700 Table B, even though this particular facility is located on property zoned for General Commercial use. The front setback established for this type of building is thirty feet and the first exception being requested by the City is to this setback requirement. The second exception being requested by the City is to the parking requirements. A total of 113 on-site parking spaces are required under the provisions of Section 10-609. The City is requesting a reduction to 90 spaces in accordance with Section 11-605.2.c which allows special exceptions to on-site parking requirements. The City is requesting a reduction to 90 parking spaces. 4 ) CALL FOR VOTE TO APPROVE EXCEPTION #91-002. OR DISAPPROVE SPECIAL Motion was made by Charles Christensen to grant Special Exception 91-002. A second was made by Steve Hines. The vote was 4 ayes and 0 nays.