BOA Variance Case 1993_708 Grant St

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LOUISVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT APRIL 7, 1993 APPLICANT: David Lewis/Mona Newton OWNER: Same LOCATION: 708 Grant Avenue ZONING: Residential Low Density - RL REQUEST: Variance of two (2) feet to allow a five (5) foot side yard setback rather than the required seven (7) feet in order to construct a two story addition to an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND: The applicants are proposing to demolish a 19.8' x 15.7' portion of an existing residence and utilize the existing foundation to construct a new two story addition. The property consists of two platted lots which are each 25' wide by 125' deep. Total lot area for the property is 6250 square feet. The existing residence was originally constructed in approxi- mately 1908 and contains a total of 988 square feet. The existing structure is setback along its entire length 5 feet from the north property line. The proposal is to rebuild in the same location as the existing wall with a two foot cantilever extending to the east. The proposed height of the addition is 25 feet from existing ground level to the peak of the roof. The proposed height complies with the zoning ordinance requirements and does not require any variance. The property also contains a 20' by 20' detached garage with a second story room. Total lot coverage with the proposed addition would be approximately 26%. There is a large, mature deciduous tree in the rear yard between the house and the garage. The adjacent house to the north (720 Grant St.) is located 25' from the subject house. It is a one and one-half story house with a dormer window facing south. There are also several large first story windows facing south and a deck at the rear of the house. VARIANCE CRITERIA: The Board of Adjustment has authority (pursuant to the powers granted the Board in section 17.48.110 of the Louisville Municipal Code) to hear and decide, grant or deny this application for a variance to section 17.12.040 (yard & bulk requirements). 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 exceptional physical condition is the location of the existing structure on the property. Said structure was constructed prior to adoption of the Louisville zoning ordinance establishing a 7' side yard setback and is a legal non -conforming structure.