Case Number:
A-17-105
Applicant:
Ricardo Lerma
Owner:
Analisa Garza
Council District:|1010|Location:
939 Santa Anna Street
Legal Description:
Lot 1, Block C, NCB 8800
Zoning:
"R-4" Residential Single-Family District
Case Manager:
Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Request
A request for a six (6) foot variance from the platted 18 feet rear setback line to allow a detached garage to be 12 feet from the rear property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property was platted as part of the Pasadena Heights Unit 1 Subdivision recorded in 1999. The subdivision plat includes an 18 foot platted rear setback. The applicant wishes to build a carport 12 feet from the rear property line, the UDC standard rear setback for accessory structures is five (5) feet, but due to the 18 foot platted rear setback a variance is required before the applicant can construct the proposed detached garage. The applicant has not started to construct the proposed detached garage.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-4" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation
Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-4" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"R-4" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"R-4" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
West
"R-4" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is within Greater Dellview Area Community Plan and designated as Low Density Residential. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Central Los Angeles Heights Neighborhood Association. This Neighborhood Association was notified.
Criteria for Review
According to Section 35-482(e) of the UDC, in order for a variance to be granted, the applicant must demonstrate all of the following:
1. The variance is not contrary to the public interest.
The public interest is def...
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