07-12-2001 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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J nlY-uG-GuuL WGU . u4 - u 1 f 1 l • I' nn nu. PAGE 2 A Special Exception is a deviation from the requirements of the . Zoning Ordinance. Before they grant a special exception, The Board of Adjustments must determine that the exception is not contrary to the best public interest and will not adversely affect the value or -use of adjoining property. , Special exceptions may be granted for the following items only:. (1) The reconstruction of or addition to a building occupied by a non -conforming -use. Additions cannot extend past the lot occupied by the original structure or use. The - reconstruction or use cannot prevent the property from returning to a conforming use. (2) Deviation of yard requirements under the following cir- cumstances: (a) Exceptions.t'o front yard requirements if front yard setbacks are not nlet on abutting pieces -of property. .(b) Exception to rear -yard setbacks if any -four (4) lots within a block do not meet setback requirements. (c)-Exceptions to.yard requirements on,corner lots. (d) Exceptions to front yard requirements if existing front yard setbacks on a block are not uniform. (3) Waiving or reduction of off street parking and loading requirements if the Board feels they are unnecessary for the proposed use of a -building or piece of property. Please remember It -is the Applicants responsiblity to prove that a Special Exception will meet the above.eonditions. If there is not adequate room on the remainder of this form to list all pertinent information,'please feel free to attach an additional letter or any information and exhibits you feel the Board should consider. FACTS RELEVANT TO THIS -MATTER: The land owner Plana .a Senior's Apaitment �roie�x,__ 7Che xexas..Aegazt�nent..n�._: Housin,&. and Coimnunitx Affairs hpL ^ppr�y_e�,;recid rs_,,,,�,_._ allows for more affo3(Ja��,e .x�al rates bad, n 1 R fn„r ,plea cu�e�st.©r3�•. es dential buildings.. These structures would'be congested and green space and re- creational amenities within the site would be -virtually eliminated by 25'.and 20' building setbacks and parking requirements.