Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2015 06 17

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4 As stated above, this property has an irregular lot shape, with a narrow frontage (67 feet) and a wider rear lot line (129 feet). Staff finds this criterion has been met. 2. That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located. The above graphic is a scan of the Louisville North Filing #1 subdivision plat, specific to the RE portion of the subdivision. The property, 2146 Garfield, is shown as Lot 162. There are other properties in the neighborhood with a narrow frontage a wider rear lot line; however Lot 162 is the only property along Garfield with that condition. Additionally, the other homes in the neighborhood with similar conditions are located on cul-de-sacs with deeper lots. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 3. That because of such physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot reasonably be developed in conformity with the provisions of Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code. Upon inspection of the drawings and a field visit to the property, staff believes this requested addition could not be reasonably designed to not encroach into the side yard setback. The applicant cannot shift the two car garage addition to the north without misaligning the new entry with the central space of the house. Also, grade differences in the yard and existing retaining wall limit the single car addition from shifting slightly to the east. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant. The combination of the irregularity of the property and the internal structure of the house is limiting the compliance with the setback regulations. The applicant did not create either hardship. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 5. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property.