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DATE: November 20, 2014
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Adina Ward, Planner II
SUBJECT: To consider a request for a variance to the minimum side yard setback from 10’ to
5’.
FILE: 679-BA
STAFF REPORT
Zach Martin for URS, has applied for a variance to the minimum side setback from 10’ to
5’. The property is located at 2190 Taylor Street.
URS Corporation hires local contractors to build houses, replacing those damaged in
Hurricanes Rita and Ike. 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. Later, 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 narowness of the property, a variance is 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 a variance have been met.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 19 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition .
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Zach Martin for URS
PROPERTY OWNER: Shanell Laday-Bruno
LOCATION: 2190 Taylor Street
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling – Highest Density) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.13 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 District
SOUTH: Single Family RM-H District
WEST: Single Family RM-H District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
STREETS: Bessemer Avenue - Local Street with a 60’
right-of-way and a 20’ pavement width
Taylor Street - Local Street with a 60’
right-of-way and a 20’ pavement width
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 6” water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 10" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNER
BIGGS J R JR ESTATE
CRABBE CHARLES B
FAMIGLIA CORP THE
IDLEBIRD WILSON JR ET UX
LADAY SHANELL
MATHEW NORMA
NEW BIRTH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
PADRON GONZALO & MARIA E
POMMIER GERALD
POMMIER GERALD
RUIZ VALERIO & MARTHA
SELLS WILBERT CHARLES
SMITH RICHARD E
THE NEW BIRTH ASSEMBLY OF
TINKLE WALTER GENE
TWINE J H SR
VARGAS BERNARDO G
VARGAS BERNARDO G
VERDINE LUCILLE ESTATE