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HomeMy WebLinkAbout667-BA 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 exterior side yard building setback from 15’ to 2.6’ and the minimum interior side yard building setback from 5’ to 1.1’ FILE: 667-BA STAFF REPORT Zach Martin, representing URS Corporation, has applied for variances to the minimum exterior side yard building setback from 15’ to 2.6’ and the minimum interior side yard building setback from 5’ to 1.1’. The property is located at 4205 Lou Street. 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 excessive narrowness 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 Notices mailed to property owners 33 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Zack Martin for URS Corporation PROPERTY OWNER: Greker Rogers LOCATION: 4205 Lou Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling – High Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.08 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: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) 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: Stable Area STREETS: Lou St. - Local Street with a 40’ right-of-way and a 18’ pavement width Sarah St. - - Local Street with a 50’ right-of-way and a 42’ pavement width DRAINAGE: Open Ditch on Lou St. Curb and Gutter on Sarah St. WATER: 2" and 6” water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 8" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS APLON MARTHA ARMSTRONG BURNELL P BATES WADE & JOYCE SR BIJOU ROSE BLOCK MELVIN R BREAUX CLYDE EST CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE COLEMAN BILLY & JOYCE COLEMAN LARRY GIBBS SHELIA & GILES DOLORES GORDON ARTHA LEE HADNOT FRANCIS ESTATE HAILEY BEULAH EST HORTON JOE ESTATE LACY BOOKER T & BIRDIE M LANE JESSIE C MACKAN RICHARD BLAKE JR OFIEL D H & J E PERKINS BERNICE PICKENS ALICE PICKENS OLA C PRICE OTHELLO RICHARDSON ZOLA ROGERS GREKER SIMON GAIL SIMPSON WALTER JR SPENCER MCDONALD SWEATS M C JR THOMAS IRMALYN HOLMES TINSLEY PAUL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WILLIAMS FEDDIE REED DATE: February 6, 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 exterior side yard building setback from 15’ to 1.1’ and the minimum interior side yard building setback from the required 5’ and the approved variance of 1.1’ to 2.6’. FILE: 667-BA STAFF REPORT Zach Martin, representing URS Corporation, was approved for variances to the minimum exterior side yard building setback from 15’ to 2.6’ and the minimum interior side yard building setback from 5’ to 1.1’ in January 2014, for the property located at 4205 Lou Street. Due to issues with the proximity of windows on the south side of the building to the property line and the structure on the adjacent property, Mr. Martin is asking to revise the request for an exterior side yard setback of 1.1’ and an interior side yard setback of 2.6’. 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 excessive narrowness 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 Notices mailed to property owners 33 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Zack Martin for URS Corporation PROPERTY OWNER: Greker Rogers LOCATION: 4205 Lou Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling – High Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.08 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: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) 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: Stable Area STREETS: Lou St. - Local Street with a 40’ right-of-way and a 18’ pavement width Sarah St. - - Local Street with a 50’ right-of-way and a 42’ pavement width DRAINAGE: Open Ditch on Lou St. Curb and Gutter on Sarah St. WATER: 2" and 6” water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 8" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS APLON MARTHA ARMSTRONG BURNELL P BATES WADE & JOYCE SR BIJOU ROSE BLOCK MELVIN R BREAUX CLYDE EST CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE COLEMAN BILLY & JOYCE COLEMAN LARRY GIBBS SHELIA & GILES DOLORES GORDON ARTHA LEE HADNOT FRANCIS ESTATE HAILEY BEULAH EST HORTON JOE ESTATE LACY BOOKER T & BIRDIE M LANE JESSIE C MACKAN RICHARD BLAKE JR OFIEL D H & J E PERKINS BERNICE PICKENS ALICE PICKENS OLA C PRICE OTHELLO RICHARDSON ZOLA ROGERS GREKER SIMON GAIL SIMPSON WALTER JR SPENCER MCDONALD SWEATS M C JR THOMAS IRMALYN HOLMES TINSLEY PAUL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WILLIAMS FEDDIE REED