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File #: 17-3196   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 5/15/2017
Posting Language: A-17-104: A request by Judy Garcia for a 7 foot variance from the minimum 30 foot platted front setback to allow a carport 23 feet from the front property line, located at 3438 Willowwood Blvd. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 2)
Attachments: 1. BOA 17-104 Attachments
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Case Number:
A-17-104
Applicant:
Judy Garcia
Owner:
Arthur and Elvira Winn
Council District:|1010|Location:
3438 Willowwood Blvd
Legal Description:
Lot 18, Block 2, NCB 13395
Zoning:
"R-6" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Margaret Pahl, AICP, Senior Planner
Request
A request for a 7 foot variance from the 30 foot platted front setback, as described in UDC 35-516 (o) to allow a carport 23 feet from the front property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located in the Willowwood Estates Subdivision, recorded in 1961. This subdivision included a platted 30 foot front setback. The lot has nearly 12,000 square feet and a 2,000 square foot home, built in 1963. Recently, the owner hired a contractor to install solar panels, some of which were installed on new wooden carport. According to the application, due to miscommunication, permits were not secured for the carport. An electrical permit was obtained to allow installation of solar panels.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"R-5" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-5" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"R-5" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"R-5" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling
West
"R-5" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Dwelling

Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is within the boundaries of the Arena District Plan and designated for Medium Density Residential in the future land use component of the plan. The subject property is also located within the boundaries of the United Homeowners Neighborhood Association. As such, they were notified and asked to comment.
Criteria for Review
According to Section 35-482(e) of the UDC, in order for a variance to be granted, the applicant must demon...

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