Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2009 11 18

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RESPONSE: The residence on 533 County Road was built in 1953. Later additions included a second story and rear deck. The residence at the rear of the lot was built in In 2008 the applicant constructed a second single family residence on the rear portion of the long parcel. The Assessor file shows the property to be "single family residence" totaling 2,208 square feet. This three-room residence contains one bedroom, one bath and a large 768 square foot garage. 4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant. RESPONSE: The unusual shape of the lot was not created by the applicant. The older house was sited and built by a previous owner. The location of the accessory dwelling was a mistake in siting the dwelling. There was plenty of room on the large narrow lot, but the contractor failed to locate the dwelling 20 feet from the alley. 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. RESPONSE: The character of the neighborhood will not be altered. This is an existing dwelling, no new construction will take place. 6. That the variance, if granted, is a minimum variance that will afford relief and is the least modification possible or the provisions of this title (Louisville zoning code) which are in question. RESPONSE: This is the only variance needed. Since this is an existing dwelling, a five-foot variance is the minimum needed. The location of this dwelling, on the alley, will not alter the neighborhood. The only dwellings to use the alley for access are the dwellings to the North. Permitting the use of the dwelling will serve to allow compact and efficient land use in the Downtown area.