Board of Adjustment Documents 1976

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING DATE: March 4, 1976 Chairman Bob Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 P,M. M,S.T. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Bob Ross, Chairman Ernest Marinelli, Secretary Robert Davies Don Ross Don Pickett Luciano Colabello Pasquale Colabello George Lazuk Mel Stephan BOARD ITEM: LUCIANO COLABELLO REQUEST FOR VARIANCE Chairman Bob Ross reviewed the application for variances sub~ mitted by Luciano Colabello. The location, 913 LaFarge Avenue, Lot 4, Block 4, Jefferson Place Addition, Chairman Ross explain- ed that Mr. Colabello was requesting a variance to reduce side- yard setbacks so as to permit the construction of a 14' X 46' residence on the existing lot of 25' frontage. The lot has a water tap, sewer tap and gas tap, the combined value of these taps is in excess of $2,000. Chairman Ross reviewed zoning requirements, Section 2 102-B which requires a minimum sideyard from an interior lot line of seven feet. The proposal requests reduction to two feet from the north property line, Section 2 102-B requires a minimum total of both side yards on the same lot of fifteen feet. Colabello requests a reduction to eleven feet. Chairman Ross explained that two variances are requested by Mr. Colabello. City Building Inspector Mel Stephan circulated the floor plan of the proposed structure, section plan, photographs, and literature relative to the Colabello proposal. Mr. Stephan noted that the hearing had been postponed and that it was originally scheduled for February 26, 1976. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Board member Don Ross asked Mr. Stephan's op~n~on as to whether the lot is of sufficient size to accomodate the proposed structure. Mr. Stephan stated that the structure would meet the minimum codes of the City of Louisville. Board member Bob Davies asked Mr. Colabello how the company, which manufactures pre-fabricated homes, will manage to move the structure on to the lot.