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File #: 17-4111   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 7/17/2017
Posting Language: A-17-132: A request by Bob J. Lemons for a 6 foot variance from the 30 foot platted building setback to allow a garage/carport 24 feet from the front property line, located at 1118 Mt. Capote Street. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 9)
Attachments: 1. A-17-132 Attachments
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Case Number:
A-17-132
Applicant:
Bob J. Lemons
Owner:
Bob J. Lemons
Council District:|10 10|Location:
1118 Mt. Capote Street
Legal Description:
Lot 35, Block 7, NCB 13357
Zoning:
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family District
Case Manager:
Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Request
A request for a 6 foot variance from the 30 foot platted building setback, as described in Section 35-516 (O), to allow a garage/carport 24 feet from the front property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property was platted as part of King-O-Hills Subdivision Unit 3, recorded in 1962. The subdivision plat includes a 30 foot platted front setback. The applicant wishes to build a garage/carport 24 feet from the front property line. The UDC standard front setback is 10 feet from the property line, but due to the 30 foot platted front setback a variance is required before the applicant can construct the proposed garage/carport. The applicant has not initiated the construction.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

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


Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

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

Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is within San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan and designated as Low Density Residential land use. The subject property is located within the boundaries of Greater Harmony Hills Neighborhood Association and they were 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 demonstrate all of the following:
1. The variance is not contrary to the public interest.
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