04-22-1999 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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• • Staff Report April 22,1999 Special Exception Permit Request #SE99-002 Requested bv: American Legion Post 428, property owner. Requested for: Lot 7; Block 38; Town of La Porte. Location: 111 So. 2°d Street Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Background: According to the City's current zoning map, which was approved on January 26, 1987 and later replaced by the map dated September 25, 1989, the property is currently zoned General Commercial (G.C.) (See Exhibit A). Prior to the current use, the building was the original city hall for La Porte. The current use is classified as SIC #8641 (Veteran's Organizations) and under current zoning regulations would be considered "conditional" in a G C. zone. A "conditional use" simply means it is reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council prior to the issuance of any construction permits. However, in this case the American Legion has used this location since 1937. The American Legion Post 428 has obtained city permits for the leveling and preservation work on the original city hall and upon completion, they plan to enter into a contract with the City. The contract will grant the City ownership and use of the building for rental purposes. This change in use and ownership results in a need for a secure area for the daily operations (office/storage) ofthe~Post. They are asking for a Special Exception to allow the construction of a new 20' X 20' officelstorage accessory building built on an existing concrete slab located at the rear of the property (See Exhibit B). This expansion would be totally confined within American Legion's current lot of record. The applicant is requesting athree-foot (3') side yard exception for their corner lot. This exception is being requested under the terms of Section 106-191(b)(2)(c) ofthe City's Code of Ordinances. • To deviate a yard requirement on a corner lot.