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DATE: January 2, 2014
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: To consider a request for a variance to the minimum front yard building setback
from 25' to 18', the minimum exterior side yard building setback from 15’ to 10’,
and the minimum rear yard building setback from 15’ to 5’
FILE: 665-BA
STAFF REPORT
Zach Martin, representing URS Corporation, has applied for variances to the minimum
front yard building setback from 25' to 18', the minimum exterior side yard building
setback from 15’ to 10’, and the minimum rear yard building setback from 15’ to 5’. The
property is located at 898 Doucette.
URS Corporation is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services
for public agencies and private sector companies worldwide. In Round 1 of FEMA
Disaster Recovery efforts due to hurricanes Rita and Ike, URS was hired by SETRPC
(Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission) to manage construction in our area.
Due to success they had during Round 1, URS was hired by the GLO (General Land
Office) to manage the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Round 2. Most of
the structures being replaced were built in the early 1900’s and do not meet current
setback requirements where they sit. Occasionally the lot does not meet minimum
requirements for width or depth. This is the case in this request.
Mr. Martin states that due to the narrowness and shallowness of the property, variances
are necessary to fit a new structure at this location.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions
necessary for approval have been met.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
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Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition .
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Zack Martin for URS Corporation
PROPERTY OWNER: Joseph, Sherman
LOCATION: 898 Doucette
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling – High Density) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.07 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside 500-
year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)
District
EAST: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
SOUTH: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
WEST: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
STREETS: Doucette Ave. - Local Street with a 50’
right-of-way and a 30’ pavement width
Brooklyn St. - - Local Street with a 80’
right-of-way and a 30’ pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
ALFRED SUSAN
BROUSSARD
ANDERSON DAVID W &
ANDERSON HARRIOT
ANTOINE GWEN HARRIS
DURESSAU ISAAC
ELLIS LEE
GIBBS RICHARD W
GUIDRY CEFUS
JEFFERSON COUNTY
JOHNSON WILBERT C
JOLIVET EVELYN
JONES AUGUST ET UX
JORDAN NETTIE
JOSEPH ESTELLA
JOSEPH SHERMAN
LAZARD CLEMON K
MCDONALD GERTRUDE
MONTALBANO FRANK A
OBRIEN EVOLA
SMITH CHARLES LATHEL
SPILLER SAMMIE LEE
THOMAS JAMES & HATTIE
ESTATE
THOMAS LEEANN
WALKER DAREL
WILSON MARY LEE