DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUBJECT:
922 NW 36th Street
SUMMARY:
A customer is requesting approval of a floodplain variance to Section 35-F125 (a) (2) of the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding allowable development within the regulatory floodplain for the Building permit at 922 NW 36th ST. AP# 1981728, a residential lot within the Zarzamora Creek watershed.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Council District:|913|
Filing Date: March 16, 2015
Owner: Clara Sanchez
Engineer/Surveyor: N/A
Staff Coordinator: Lee Muniz, Sr. Engineering Associate, (210) 207-0096
ANALYSIS:
Variance Request:
The applicant has submitted a building permit for the construction of a residential structure at 922 NW 36th street. A house was previously occupied at the address, but a fire damaged the structure to the extent that a new structure would be required to be built. Initially the home owners attempted to apply for a floodplain development permit to repair foundation piers for the existing structure (AP# 1943470). It was determined, however, by Development Services that the existing structure had severe structural damage and would require a completely new residential structure. The building permit for a new residential structure (AP# 1981728) requires a variance to the City of San Antonio's floodplain ordinance so that construction can be completed.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1) Approval of request
2) Denial of request
3) Continuance for additional information
RECOMMENDATION:
Denial of the proposed variance to Appendix F, Section 35-F125 (a) (2)
The Director of Transportation & Capital Improvements recommends the denial of the floodplain variance (Attachment 3) with the following conditions:
* Allowing the proposed residential development would endanger the lives of any residents living in the habitual structure.
* In the event of an emergency during a flood event, the lives of the first responders would be...
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