Case Number:
A-16-023
Applicant:
Joe E. Guillaumin
Owner:
Ester Ann Baylor
Council District:|1313|Location:
231 Chesswood Drive
Legal Description:
Lot 141, Block 39, NCB 19215
Zoning:
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Kristin Flores, Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 1.5 foot variance from the minimum 5 foot side setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a carport 3.5 feet from the side property line & 2) a 10 foot variance from the minimum front setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a carport on the front property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located in Near Northwest Neighborhood. The applicant states she has personally experienced crime at her home. In response, the applicant widened the driveway and curb cut to accommodate onsite parking for her cars. Additionally, a carport was built to shield cars from adverse weather. The applicant did not pull permits for this construction and was cited by code. Per the site plan provided, the carport is approximately 32 feet long and is built on the front property line. The applicant is requesting to keep the carport as she states it increases security and provides protection for her vehicles in the case of adverse weather.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation
Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
West
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The pro...
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