03-17-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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o ~ • Page 2 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of April 21, 1994 Development Ordinance Variance Request Based on the inability to meet this requirement, Mr. Herrick's building permit application was denied. Mr. Herrick, as an alternative, has proposed to install a driveway providing access to the property from the alley. This would provide an accessible ~ gazage location if the alley were surfaced and available for driveway use. At this time it is not cleaz whether the applicant proposes to surface the alley himself or would expect the City to provide the improvements. The existing 16 foot wide alley in Block 74 does not satisfy Development Ordinance criteria. Staff, therefore, denied this option as well. Mr. Herrick, in his application letter, requested a number of relief options. The only portion of the request to be considered as part of this variance is the use of the alley. The other • components of the request (setback, carports, etc.) must be addressed by the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Herrick is scheduled to appeaz before the Boazd regarding these other issues. Analysis: Section 13.00 of the Development Ordinance establishes certain conditions on which a variance request is to be judged. These conditions are as follows: • There are unusual physical characteristics of the property which make strict compliance with the ordinance unfeasible. • Strict compliance with the ordinance would create an undue hardship and deny reasonable use of the land. . The variance must not be contrary to the general purpose and goals stated in the Development Ordinance. • The variance must not be detrimental to the • public health, safety, or welfare. It must not be injurious to adjacent property.