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 04-004 Page 2 of La Porte including the Northside Neighborhood was platted as 257 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 71h and W, Tyler are collector streets (60' ROW) in a residential neighborhood. These streets typically are not heavily traveled. One of the house under the City's Eleven Home Program is under construction just south of this property. There are existing houses to the north, east, and west of the subject property across the streets. These properties will not be affected by this proposed change. The existing right-of-way of the streets shall be preserved. Access and circulation throughout the neighborhood will not be affected. Allowing an exception to the side set back would not create a visual obstacle for motorists. Conclusion: Staff believes the request for a 5' yard exception on the corner 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: Asper Section 106196 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 A#ustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, 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, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within _ten days after the filing of the decision in the office of the Board ofAdjustment.