04-24-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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• • Board of Adjustment May 22, 2003 #SE 03-002 Page 2of 2 The Applicant's request is based on Section 106-191(b)(2)(a) which states the following: To deviate the front yard requirement where the actual front yard setback of any abutting lot does not meet the front yard requirement. The house located on the abutting four lots (712 So. Blackwell) does not comply with the city's current front yard setback requirement. The applicant's structure and new porch appear to be in line with and have the same front yard setback as 712 So. Blackwell. Conclusion: .Based on the facts outlined in this report, staff feels the applicant's request deserves consideration by the Board. It does appear that the granting of the requested special exception under Section 106-191(b)(2)(a) would not be contrary to the best irnerest of the public and would not' adversely impact the adjacent properties. Should the Board grant Special Exception #SE03-002, staff suggests the following condition be made as part of its approval. • The applicant be required to obtain the required city building permit and inspection(s). . ADUeAl3: AS per Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustmern, or any taxpayer, or any oiTicer, departmern, board or bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by V.T.C.A, Local Government Code Section 211.011, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the office of the Board of Adjustmern.