Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2013 10 16

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City of Louisville Zoning Variance Request Criteria for Zabel Residence Lot 6, Block 4, Centennial Valley Subdivision, Filing #3 - 494 Lois Drive, Louisville, CO 1. That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions such as irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot, or exception topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the affected property; a. The ILC indicates the lot is 6489 SF (Boulder County Assessor records indicate 6747 SF). However, the lot zoning classification is `Residential Estate' (12,000 SF min.) and therefore, the zoning is not in alignment between approved plot from 1984 and current zoning code. 2. That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located; a. Unlike other lots in this neighborhood, this lot is contiguous to 2 acre City Park — with only 1 private property lot adjoining to the West. b. Little or no impact to adjacent neighbor — addition is single story and within all applicable setback requirements. 3. That because of such physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot reasonably be developed in conformity with the provision of this title (Louisville zoning code); a. The ILC indicates the lot is 6489 SF, however the lot zoning classification is 'Residential Estate' (12,000 SF min.) and therefore lot size & zoning designation are not in alignment. b. Existing house/garage lot coverage is 1437 SF or 22.3% of the lot. c. The proposed addition increases lot coverage to 2134.8sq. ft. (includes covered front porch and covered rear patio) or 32.9% of the lot. d. The size and dimension of this lot is much more consistent with the RM zoning category, requiring a 7000 SF lot size with a minimum lot width of 60' and allowed coverage of 35%. e. The location of the lot, with the park adjacencies, makes this a unique condition in the neighborhood — not duplicated by any other lot in the filing. (see photos) 4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant; a. The property was developed and house built approximately 1983-84; purchased by current owner in 2003, Current owner has made no exterior changes other than reroofing and repainting the house.