Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2017 02 15

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i_ 1 T 15 f06 an .4. ✓ — , . NS. ti, ti PROPOSED cam[ F vxaa ti TOTN, 9R. FEED `} J. lir- H,4 PE LAKE DRQ'w`i Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes December 21, 2016 Page3of8 The applicant has provided a letter addressing each of the variance review criteria in the packet. 17.48.110 B.1 That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions such as irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot, or exceptional topographicalother physical conditions peculiar to the affected property. Staff — Althoug ' regular sha ith double frontage, this does not impact lot area. Lot area of 11,423 s• ft. ,picng neighborhood and close to zoning minimum. - Criterion not 17.48.110 B.2 That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located. Staff — Lot size of 11,432 sq. ft. similar to neighborhood average of 12,708 sq. ft. - Criterion not met. 17.48.110 6.3 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. Staff— Without variance, lot may develop with 20% lot coverage, consistent with other lots with 12,000 sq. ft. minimums. Also, existing deck can be maintained. - Criterion not met. 17.48.110 B.4 That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant. Staff — No unnecessary hardship exists because lot are is typical of neighborhood and zone district - Criterion not met. 17.48.110 B.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. Staff — All lots in neighborhood subject to 20% standard. While some RE neighborhoods have multiple lots under 8,000 sq. ft. and qualify for administrative approval of 30%, Grove at Harper Lake minimum lot is 9,918 sq. ft. - Criterion not met.