01-26-95 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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• STAFF REPORT • APPEAL OF THE ENFORCING OFFICERS DECISION #A95-001 REQUESTED FOR: LOT 9; BLK 1; CONNERY HOMES SITES WHICH IS FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 1806 ELMWOOD. (SEE EXI~BIT A) REQUESTED BY: MR. PEDRO TORRES, PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY ZONING: R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE OF REQUEST: The applicant is appealing the Building Official's decision to deny. a building permit for construction of a new single family home. The home is to be built on an existing slab foundation. A portion of the slab encroaches into a required front setback. The encroachment was the reason for the permit denial (See exhibit B). BACKGROUND: As noted in the applicant's request, the slab in question was poured prior to the time of the La Porte, Lomax incorporation. The slab was mislocated at the time it was poured. As illustrated on Exhibit A, Elmwood Avenue terminates in a cul-de-sac. A portion of Lot 9 fronts on the cul-de-sac. Front setback line follows the contour of the cul-de-sac. This was not taken into account when the slab was constructed. As a result of this error, the north east comer of the slab extends to within approximately 15 foot of the .front property line. This constitutes a 10 foot setback encroachment. _ Mr. Torres has had the slab inspected by a licensed engineer. The engineer has certified that the slab is in a sound condition and suitable to support a single family frame home.