TO: Zoning Board of Adjustments Members
FROM: Leslie Statler, Senior City Planner
DATE: 7/13/2022
SUBJECT:
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ZBA 2022-008
1004 Bayou Blvd
R-1AAA
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BACKGROUND:
Chris Phillips is requesting 4 variances to accommodate the construction of a new single-family dwelling and a detached garage with living quarters.
1. Reduction of the secondary side setback (Bayou Blvd) from 15’ to 7.5’ to accommodate a single-family dwelling.
2. Reduction of the secondary side setback (Lee Street) from 15’ to 7.5’ to accommodate a single-family dwelling.
3. Reduction of the secondary side setback (Bayou Blvd) from 15’ to 5’ to accommodate a detached garage with living quarters.
4. Reduction of the front setback (Perry Ave) from 30’ to 15’ to accommodate a detached garage with living quarters.
This property is unique in both shape and topography. The existing triangular parcel consists of two smaller, triangular platted lots as well as a portion which lies along Bayou Texar. The uniqueness of this parcel lies not only with its configuration, but also with the fact it is bounded by streets on three sides and is bisected by Bayou Blvd on one side. The Ordinance requires frontage along streets to be treated as either primary or secondary frontage. This provides a 50% reduction of the minimum front yard on the secondary frontage - in this case, reducing the minimum required side yard to 15 feet.