Case Number:
A-17-084
Applicant:
Angelita DeLuna
Owner:
Angelita DeLuna
Council District:|1010|Location:
448 E. Mitchell
Legal Description:
Lot 5, Block 6, NCB 3013
Zoning:
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Margaret Pahl, AICP, Senior Planner
Request
A request for a 4 foot variance from the minimum 5 foot side setback, as described in Section 35-310-1 to allow a carport one foot from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood, one block south of Steves Avenue. The applicant had a carport constructed without permits, was cited by Code Enforcement and was then granted a building permit in December of 2016. The site plan submitted for the building permit shows the carport located five feet from the side property line, but according to the variance application, the carport is three feet from the property line. Staff noted that the carport may be located as close as one foot from the property line, but the neighboring house is also very close if not encroaching, making it difficult to evaluate. The carport is constructed entirely of metal, reducing the potential for fire spread. The permit has had no inspections, which for metal carports is the responsibility of the applicant.
The home has had a detached garage in the rear yard since 1987 and then near 2006 added a carport in front of the garage. The entire side property line is occupied by buildings along the property line, reducing access to air and light for the adjacent property. According to the site plan, the most recent carport is 16 feet in width and 35 feet in length.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation
Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Famil...
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