Legislation Details

File #: 20-7354   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 12/21/2020
Posting Language: BOA-20-10300107: A request by Juan Garcia for a 9’ 4” variance to the minimum front setback distance of 10’, to allow a structure to be 8” from the front property line, located at 6226 Welles Creek Drive. Staff recommends Approval. (Joyce Palmer, Planner, 210-207-0315, Joyce.Palmer@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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Case Number:
BOA-20-10300107
Applicant:
Juan Garcia
Owner:
Juan Garcia
Council District:|1010|Location:
6226 Welles Creek Drive
Legal Description:
Lot 61, Block 3, NCB 16718
Zoning:
"R-6" Residential Single-Family
Case Manager:
Joyce Palmer, Planner

Request
A request for a 9' 4" variance to the minimum front setback distance of 10', as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a structure to be 8" from the front property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 6226 Welles Creek Drive. The area is surrounded by single-family residential dwellings. The applicant built a wooden carport in front of the existing garage without obtaining a permit. The carport complies with the side setback requirement, but it is 8" away from the front property line. The applicant is requesting a 9' 4" variance to the 10 feet minimum front setback requirement to keep the constructed carport.

Code Enforcement History

There is one open code enforcement case on this property for building without a permit. It is currently pending resolution.

Permit History

A permit was requested for a new patio cover attached to the rear on September 15, 2020.
Clear Vision Review
A review of Clear Vision is not required.

Zoning History

The property was annexed on January 8, 1970 with Ordinance 38136 and was zoned as "R-1" Single-Family Residential. The "R-1" Residential District converted to "R-6" Single-Family Residential District with the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code (UDC), established by Ordinance 93881, on May 3, 2001.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"R-6" Residential Single-Family
Residential

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-6" Residential Single-Family
Residential
South
"R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Residential
East
"R-6" Residential Single-Family
Residential
West
"R-6" Residential Single-Family
Residential
Comprehensive Plan C...

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