Case Number:
A-17-056
Applicant:
Reynaldo C. Reyes
Owner:
Reynaldo C. Reyes
Council District:|1010|Location:
147 Laurelwood Drive
Legal Description:
Lot 15, Block 6, NCB 9675
Zoning:
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Margaret Pahl, AICP, Senior Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 6 foot variance from the 10 foot front setback to allow a carport to be 4 feet from the front property line; 2) a 2 foot variance from the 5 foot side setback to allow a carport 3 feet from the side property line and 3) a request for a 5% variance from the maximum 50% impervious coverage in the front yard to allow 55% of the front yard in concrete.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 147 Laurelwood Drive, northeast of its intersection with Blossom View. The applicant is seeking a variance to allow a carport to be four feet from the front property line and three feet from the side property line. The carport was built without permits and the owner was cited by Code Enforcement for construction without permits and for the setback violations. There are several other carports along this street however most appear to meet the minimum 10 foot front setback. According to the applicant, the carport is setback 15 feet from the curb, allowing adequate room for street maintenance. The applicant has previously removed the platted front setback in an effort to work toward compliance. The applicant requested a permit for the driveway concrete, but was told that flat work on private property did not require a permit. He was granted approval for the concrete work in the public right of way, which was inspected after construction. The inspector never raised a concern about the width of the driveway or the concrete in the front yard. The applicant has taken steps to gain final approval of the work and the variances described above are the next steps toward meeting that goal. If approved, the building permit for the carport will be the l...
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