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File #: 18-6547   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 12/3/2018
Posting Language: BOA-18-900005: A request by Raul Martinez for a 4’ variance from the 5’ side setback requirement to allow a carport to be 1’ from the side property line, located at 944 Ruiz Street. Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation. (Council District 1)
Attachments: 1. BOA-18-900005 Attachments
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Case Number:
BOA-18-900005
Applicant:
Raul Martinez
Owner:
Raul Martinez
Council District:|1010|Location:
944 Ruiz Street
Legal Description:
Lot 3, Block 1, NCB 3561
Zoning:
"MF-33 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Multi-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Nyliah Acosta, Planner
Request
A request for a 4' variance from the 5' side setback requirement, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a carport to be 1' from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 944 Ruiz Street and was originally constructed in 1929. The applicant constructed a carport 1 foot from the side property line without a permit and was cited by Code Enforcement. The carport is constructed of wood, does not have gutters to control runoff, and is within close proximity to the adjacent neighbor. Per the application, the applicant states he had to build the carport close to the neighboring property in order to fit his vehicle.
Code Enforcement History
On 9/27/18, a citation was given for a carport having been built without a permit, and for encroaching into the 5 foot setback.
Permit History
In 2016 a permit was issued for foundation repair.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"MF-33 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Multi-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"MF-33 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Multi-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"MF-33 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Multi-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"MF-33 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Multi-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District "C-1 ...

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