12-04-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Board of Adjustment January 22, 2004 #SE 04-002 Page 2 of La Porte including the Northside Neighborhood was platted as 25' x 125' lots. As a result, at least two lots are needed to create a "buildable" site. Developing moderately sized homes on these lots using our current zoning ordinance requires flexibility. Section 106-191 b (2) c provides the flexibility/relief for these development challenges. North I" and W. Madison are collector streets in a residential neighborhood. These streets typically are not heavily traveled. Currently, there is no development around or nearby this property. To the north, there - is an undeveloped Block 107. with portion of N. 2"4 Street (unimproved right-of- way). To the south, the whole Block 86 is undeveloped except a house at the northeast comer of N. 2nd and W. Tyler Street. In addition, there is undeveloped land to the east and west of the subject property. Allowing an exception to the side set back would not create a visual obstacle for motorists. Furthermore, an existing right-of-way shall be preserved. Conclusion: Staff believes the request for a 5' yard exception on the comer lot should be granted. After a. careful review of Section 106-191 b (2) c, this special exception would not be contrary to the public's best interest. In addition, granting the request would not be contrary to the goals and intents of the Comprehensive Plan's redevelopment strategy. -. Appeals: 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 Adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any qfflcer, department, board or bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by.. Y. T. C.A., Local - Government Code Section 211.011, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifidng the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the ofJ"ice of the Board ofAdjustment.