06-27-1996 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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• • Page 3 of 4 Zoning Boazd of Adjus~ent Staff Report - 12/5/96 V96-002 Finally, staff believes granting this variance will still allow the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance to be observed. The applicant is requesting a variance of 1.25 feet. As the encroachment described varies from 1.06 to 1.17 feet, the 1.25 feet requested by the applicant is intended to provide a small margin of error. This house, in terms of setback, will be virtually indistinguishable from neighboring structures. As noted, the house is in substantial compliance with zoning requirements and certainly appeazs to be compatible with the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance. Conclusion: • Granting this variance will not be contrary to the best public interest. • An unreasonable degree of hazdship would result from a strict interpretation of ordinance requirements. • The requested variance is not contrary to the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance. ' Based on the above considerations, staff recommends that Variance Request V96-002 be approved as follows: The side setback for the tract in question shall be reduced 1.25 feet. This change shall be noted on the property survey and deed records of this lot as follows: The side setback for Lot 2; Block 18, of the Woods on the Bay Townhomes, Section 3, is 8 feet, 9 inches. This setback has been established by Variance V96-002, granted by the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment on December 5, 1996.