Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2023 03 15

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The existing nonconforming setback dates from 1907 and is not the result of any actions by the applicant. 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 proposed addition is behind an existing addition on the north elevation of the property. The house has stood on the corner of McKinley and Pine facing south since it was constructed in 1907. 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 applicant is proposing to rebuild an addition and add 48 square -feet to the total lot coverage. Staff finds that by approving this variation request, it would bring the entire front setback into conformance. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments as of the time of the report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds the proposal meets the applicable variance criteria in Section 17.48.110 of the LMC, and therefore, recommend approval of the variance request. 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 it is needed for their proper consideration of the variance application. In approving an application, the Board must find that all six variance criteria, insofar as applicable, have been met. The Board should adopt specific findings for each review criterion in support of any motion. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application Materials 2. Board of Adjustment minutes from February 16, 2022 7