12-09-1993 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Page 3 of 4 Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report of 2/24/94 V94-001 frontage. This is for the purpose of maintaining a more uniform streetscape. In reviewing this request, staff finds the following: · The lots in question are laid out in as close accordance as possible with City requirements. The lots were created as a result of a subdivision redesign. · The revised subdivision design that resulted in creation of these lots was made necessary by a change in County regulations. Design was further dictated by the need to tie in with existing streets and utilities. This has resulted in a hardship for the developer. The hardship however, does not result from the developers own actions. · The variance, as requested will still provide a uniform front setback that will preserve the residential character of the subdivision streetscape. The 20 foot setback will also be adequate to "secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers...; to provide adequate light and air [and] to prevent overcrowding of land (Ordinance 1501, adoption section)". Based on these considerations, staff feels the variance observes the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance and that it will not be contrary to the best public interest. Conclusion: Based on the facts an~ consideration discussed above, staff recommends approval of Variance Request #V94-001 as follows: The front setback for Lots 19; 20; 21; 22; 41; 42; 43; 44; of Block 9; Lots 11; 12; 13; 14; 16; 17; 18; 19 of Block 12, Glen Meadows, Section VI shall be 20 feet. This setback shall be noted as the platted setback line on the Final Plat of Section VI. The plat shall also note the following: Front setback for Lots 19; 20; 21; 22; 41; 42; 43; 44; of Block 9; Lots 11; 12; 13; 14; 16; 17; 18; 19 of Block 12 has been established as 20 feet by #V94-001, granted by the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment on February 24, 1994.