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 Meeting #SE 04-001 Page 2 of 3 Therefore, while. considering this request,- the Board 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(b)(2)(a) 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) The standard front yard setback requirement is 25'. (See Exhibit D). However, you will note ' the survey/site plan *provided by . the applicant identifies the need for a 10' front yard in lieu ofthe standard 25'. This exception is being "requested . under the terms of Section 106- 191(bx2Xa) of the City's Code of Ordinances. ❖ To deviate a front yard setback requirement where the actual front yard setback of any abutting lot does not meet the front yard requirement. The attached aerial map identifies the location of the property in question along with two pre-existing nonconforming homes within the same. block (See Exhibit Q. Analysis: The Code of Ordinances defines a special exception as a specified enumerated deviation from zoning regulations. The Board is empowered to grant a special exception when it finds the following: ❖ Granting the exception will not adversely affect. the value, or use of neighboring property. ❖ Grrwiting the exception will not be contrary to the best public interest. .