Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2022 09 21

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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 finds that the combination of the shallower lot line, unusual front lot line shape, and below average lot area create a physical circumstance that cannot reasonably be developed to have a main floor bedroom in the footprint without encroachment into the front lot line. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. 4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant. The original structure was lost to the Marshall Fire, which was out of the control of the applicants. The applicants would like to rebuild their home in order to age in place in the neighborhood rather than relocate. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. 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 finds that the proposal would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The applicant, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, is building other homes in the neighborhood in a similar style and massing. GS TWO-STORY HOME 4UJI 5 3 - 6 BEDS 1 3.5 - 5.5 BATHS 1 2 CARS The property owners obtained many letters of support from nearby properties as well (see attachment 4). Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. 6. That the variance, if granted, 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 proposal is a pre -designed spec home that has limited options for reduction in any of the floorplan dimensions. The location of the home on the lot is the minimum encroachment 5