BOA Variance Case 1993_725 Jefferson Ave

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LOUISVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT JUNE 16, 1993 APPLICANT: James H. and Dianne E. Leach OWNER: same LOCATION: 725 LaFarge Avenue ZONING: R-L Residential Low Density REQUEST: Variances to allow 2' and 3' side yard setbacks where 5' is required and 54.3% lot coverage where a maximum of 30% is permitted to construct a detached garage. BACKGROUND The subject property is a non -conforming lot measuring 25' x 125' (3125 square feet). There is an existing 21'3" x 55'5" (1177 square feet - 37.7%) one story single family dwelling on the property. The request is to construct a two car detached garage adjacent to the alley at the rear of the property. The proposed garage is 20' wide by 26 feet deep (520 square feet - 16.6%). The proposed side yard setbacks are 3'0" from the north property line and 2'0" from the south property line. The total lot coverage with the proposed garage is 1697 square feet or 54.3 percent of the lot area. The maximum lot coverage permitted in the R-L zone district is 30 percent. VARIANCE CRITERIA The Board of Adjustment has authority to hear and decide, grant or deny this application for a variance to section 17.12.040 pursuant to the powers granted the Board in section 17.48.110 of the Louisville Municipal Code. The Board may grant a variance only if it makes findings that all of the criteria, as established under section 17.48.110, have been satisfied insofar as applicable: 1. That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions such as irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot, or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the affected property. The staff finds that this criterion is met. The existing non conforming lot of record is only 25 feet wide compared to the 70 feet minimum lot width required in the R-L zone district. 1