BOA Variance Case 1995_109 Lois Cir

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January 16, 1995 To: Board of Adjustment From: Will & Carol Gabonay, 109 Lois Cir., Louisville, Co., 80027 Subject: Request variance on a portion of a setback. Our request for a variance on a portion of a setback on one side of our residence located at 109 Lois Cir., is for the purpose of building a sunroom/porch addition. This addition will fall within a portion of the setback. This letter is written in order to address the requirements under Title 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code. Listed are those requirements and our response to them. Requirement #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. Response: The lot is narrow on both sides, the front is an impractical consideration (to be addressed), and the back is shallow. The back, however, is the most appropriate location for the proposed addition. The reasons supporting this location are the following: 1) This side offers unobstructed views to the south and west, as well as the most sun. 2) Easy access to the sunroom with existing entry doors currently servicing the deck from the kitchen area. This location "flows" well with the existing floor plan. 3) Would not obstruct a neighbors view or aesthetically mar the neighborhood. 4) Would be a simple design to compliment the house. 5) Would only require a variance on a portion of the setback on the back (west) side of the house, ie., A 10 ft. setback for approximately 17 Lft. in length of the 73 ft. total length, or a variance on about 12% of the back yard (the back yard requires a 20 ft. setback, this uses up all of the back yard). Requirement #2 That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located. Response: This condition is unique to our property. The size of our house and the way the house is situated on the lot limits the choices available for an addition and creates a unique situation. Houses that have been added onto have had larger lots so variances were not needed, ie., 148 Lincoln Cir., 417 Lincoln Cir., and 249 Lois Dr.