Board of Adjustment Agenda 2008 10 15

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C6,i That the variance, ifgranted, is the minimum variance that will afford relief and is the least modification possible of the provisions of Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code that is in question. The applicant is proposing a 4:12 roof pitch,which was the standard in the Old Town Overlay District prior to a recent modification(when the 6:12 was established)—Ord. No. 1519-2007, 6/5/07). The 4:12 roof pitch is the minimum roof pitch requested by the applicant and is the minimum roof pitch required for the proposed design.KStaff.finds-tlus=cr-iterion-has-been met PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public notice was mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. We have not received any public comments on the variance application. STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION: [.,,, Staff acknowledges that this request is to reduce the overall size of the structure,which the applicant believes is oversized for the lot. The applicant has chosen to reduce the overall size of the structure and to propose a design that would increase the overall appearance of the property. The proposed design also allows for the structure to be over 6' less than the permitted 27' maximum building height on the property. \-- s the request does not meet all the applicable"Variance Review Criteria"staff is recommending disapproval of the variance. The minimum roof pitch requirement in the Old Town Overlay Zoning is'}intended to preserve the historic character of Old Town Louisville. Staff acknowledges that while thi proposed building plans do not comply with the minimum roof pitch,there is clear intent on the part of the applicant to redevelop in a manner consistent with a specific architectural theme. It should be noted if this request is approved, the variance does not approve the proposed site plan of the proposed structure. The applicant will be required to comply with the lot area and FAR established in the Old Town Overlay District and would be required to apply for a Building Permit prior to proceeding with construction. z BOARD ACTION: The Board may approve(with or without condition or modification), deny or continue the application to a future meeting for additional consideration. The Board may also request additional information if they feel that is needed for their proper consideration of the variance application. The Board needs to find that all six variance criteria, insofar as applicable,have been met in order to grant approval of a variance. The variances, if granted would be valid for six (6)months. The applicant would need to submit a complete building permit application for the work proposed in the variance within six months of the Board's approval. .42 vvrk M.12,11* a';/trl.e.0.- (1, a,it) ,: 41L , ,.o via.ai' C,r C-k-M bk. ( tQ ) MI5 of 0). 4