Case Number:
A-17-184
Applicant:
Efrain Tamez
Owner:
Efrain Tamez
Council District:|1010|Location:
3202 Vista Lake Drive
Legal Description:
Lot 1, Block 28, NCB 18268
Zoning:
"R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Case Manager:
Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Request
A request for a five foot variance from the ten foot front setback, as described in UDC 35-310.01, to allow a carport five feet from the front property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is part of the Vista Lake Subdivision and was recorded on May 12, 1979. The applicant is proposing to build a carport five feet from the front property line in order to provide protection of his two vehicles and to protect his family during bad weather. The applicant has not constructed the carport. The applicant will comply with the minimum 5 foot side setback if the variance is granted by the Board of Adjustment. There are several similar carports within the subdivision.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Residential
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation
Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
""R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Residential
South
"R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Residential, Public School
East
""R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Residential
West
"R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Single-Family Residential
Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is within the boundaries of the Eastern Triangle Community Plan and it is designated as Low Density Residential in the future land use component of the plan. The subject property is located within the boundaries of Lakeside 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 demonstrate all of the following
1. The varian...
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