05-22-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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• • Staff Report ~ July 24, 2003 Special Exception Permit Request #SE 03-003 Requested bv: W. Allen & Ligia Moses (Property Owners) Requested for: Lot 12 & E. '/z of Lot 11; Oak Grove Block AND Tract 7; Abst. 35, J. Hunter Survey Location: 941 Oak Grove Avenue Zoning:. ~ Low Density Residential (R 1) and Mid Density Residential (R 2) Background: ~ According to the City's current zoning map approved on March 24, 2003, the property in question is located within two ~ zoning classifications. The portion of land located within the Oak Grove Block is zoned as Low Density Residential (R 1) while the tract located in the J. Hunter Survey is zoned as Mid Density Residential (R 2). The construction of asingle-family dwelling . is a "permitted" use in each zone. (See Exhibit A). The applicant has submitted Special Exception request #SE03-003 that asks for a reduction in the standard front yard setback requirement in order to construct ~ a single-family dwelling. Unfortunately, due to the designated conservation area and a storm sewer and sanitary sewer line that cross the property, the front yard setback reduction alone would not enable a home to be built. Staff has prepared an exhibit to identify the various issues. (See Exhibit B) ~ '. Therefore, while consideration is given to this request, the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBOA) also needs to note that they are being asked to consider a second property request (variance) as well. Approval of each request will . be necessary to make the proposed project "viable". The abutting lot requirement as referenced in Section 106-191(bx2xa) does not exist; however, there are two older existing homes within the overall block. Both homes have a reduced front yard setback Without the benefit of a property survey for each site, it appears that one of the structures has an approximate setback of 12' to 17' while the other is between 6'to 9'. (See Exhibit C)