07-22-1993 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Reauested For: Zoning:: Reauested Bv: Puroose of Reauest: Bac~ound: . . .:::'~:::~::::;::::::::::::::::::::}):::::::::~::::::' ,--,,:~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: .:::_::.::.:::::::::::::::::::::<>::::::::;:::::~:::::::::;:::;:::::,':": ~~~~~~~~~~~~g~~~~~ct~est)> 324 West Main Street which is further described as Lots 11 and 12; Block 58; Town of La Porte (see Exhibit A). General Commercial (G.c.) J.J. Meza, property owner. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing building at this location and replace it with a new, larger structure. The request seeks to allow the new building to be erected with "zero" front and side setbacks that match those of the existing building. The application also seeks to have off street parking requirements waived. The exceptions are being requested under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 11-605.2. The building presently located at 324 West Main is a single story 2,500 square foot frame building (see Exhibit B). It is presently occupied by two businesses. Arcoaire, a refrigeration contractor occupies the front portion of the structure. Another contractor, Coastal Air Conditioning occupies the rear. The building is in poor condition. Structural problems include a cracked foundation slab and what the applicant has described as chronic and serious roof leaks. Due to the poor structural condition, Mr. Meza the owner, has abandoned his initial intention to repair and enlarge the present building. He feels it will be more economical to demolish and replace the structure. The present building, which is sometimes referred to as the Sullivan Building, is a typical Main Street structure in that it is located on the front and side property lines with no appreciable setbacks. The structure which Mr. Meza proposes to build would have, essentially the same front and side setbacks. As noted, the new structure is to be larger. It will, more or less, match the width of the present building but extend deeper onto the property (see Exhibit C).