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File #: 16-2362   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 4/4/2016
Posting Language: A-16-056: A request by Diana Zamora for 1) a two foot variance from the required five foot side setback to allow an accessory dwelling unit to remain three feet from the side property line and 2) a two foot variance from the required five foot rear setback to allow an accessory dwelling unit to remain three feet from the rear property line, located at 918 South Mesquite. (Council District 2)
Attachments: 1. A-16-056 Attachments
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Case Number:
A-16-056
Applicant:
Diana Zamora
Owner:
Diana Zamora
Council District:|1313|Location:
918 S Mesquite
Legal Description:
Lot 4, Block 14, NCB 659
Zoning:
"RM-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Kristin Flores, Planner

Request
A request for 1) a two foot variance from the required five foot side setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow an accessory dwelling unit to remain three feet from the side property line and 2) a two foot variance from the required five foot rear setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow an accessory dwelling unit to remain three feet from the rear property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property was platted in 1909 and the home was built in 1955. The applicant previously had an accessory structure in the location of the accessory dwelling unit. When the applicant's granddaughter became pregnant the applicant converted the accessory structure into an accessory dwelling unit. The setbacks required for an accessory dwelling unit larger than those required for an accessory structure. The applicant wishes to keep the accessory dwelling unit in the same location and has requested a variance.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"RM-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"C-3R AHOD" General Commercial Restrictive Alcoholic Sales Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"RM-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"C-3R AHOD" General Commercial Restrictive Alcoholic Sales Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
West
"RM-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is within the boundaries of the Arena District/Eastsid...

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