Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2014 06 18

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014 817 PINE STREET LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 T(303) 527-1100 F(866) 517-7386 RYAN@DAJDESIGN.COM WWW,DAJDESIGN COM a standard depth of 125' the new southern lot would be 8,125 sf, and the new north- ern lot would be 7,500 sf. At 114.5' deep, this is not possible. 2. That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located; (A) The proposed lot widths of 65' and 60' are more consistent with the property widths throughout the neighborhood. The existing property width of 125' is very unusual to the neighborhood. (B) The shallow lot depth of 114.5' is unique only to the west side of Lincoln Ave, while the remaining neighborhood has 125' deep lots. The proposed lot areas are consistent with the neighborhood. Most properties in this neighborhood consist of two standard lots (25'x125'). The typical lot area is therefore 6,250 sf. Both lots exceed this area, while at same time, are not capable of reaching the minimum requirements. However, they are reasonably close in size to the required minimums. 3. That because of such physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot reasonably be developed in conformity with the provisions of this title (Louisville zoning code); (A) The existing property is 125' wide therefore two reasonably sized properties in the proposed subdivision cannot meet the 70' min. lot width requirement. (B) The existing property due to it's unusual depth is not able to accommodate the mini- mum area requirements, as outlined in #1. 4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant; The 5-lot property was purchased in its entirety over 35 years ago by the current owner prior to the adoption of the current Municipal Code and Old Town Overlay Regulations. The owner has done nothing to create the hardship. 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; This variance will enhance the character of the neighborhood by creating two lots that are more consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. The current property is much larger in size than any of the surrounding lots in the area. The two new lot sizes will be more con- sistent in size and width compared to the surrounding neighborhood properties. In addi- tion, both lots will front Lincoln Ave.The variance will have little to no impact on the adja- cent property other than enhancing the current conditions. 6. That the variance, if granted, is a minimum variance that will afford relief and is the least modification possible of the provisions of this title (Louisville zoning code) which are in question. The proposed subdivision of the lots is reasonable, and has a minimal impact on the neighborhood in the terms lot size, potential future house size, and scale.