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File #: 19-1451   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 1/14/2019
Posting Language: BOA-18-900023: A request by German Santos Garcia for 1) a 370 square foot variance from the maximum 446 square foot accessory dwelling unit size to allow an accessory dwelling unit to be 726 square feet and 2) a 2’ variance from the 5’ side setback to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit to be 3’ from the side property line, located at 3418 Morales Street. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 5)
Attachments: 1. 18-900023 Attachments
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Case Number:
BOA-18-900023
Applicant:
German Santos Garcia
Owner:
German Santos Garcia
Council District:|1010|Location:
3418 Morales Street
Legal Description:
Lot 3, Block 53, NCB 3652
Zoning:
"R-4 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Debora Gonzalez, Senior Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 370 square foot variance from the maximum 446 square foot accessory dwelling unit, as described in Section 35-371 (b)(1), to allow an accessory dwelling unit to be 726 square feet and 2) a 2' variance from the 5' side setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit to be 3' from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 3418 Morales Street, approximately 129 feet east of Northwest 23rd Street. The applicant is renovating an existing detached shed and turning it into an accessory dwelling unit which exceeds the maximum 40% percent of the building footprint of the principal residence. The principal residence building footprint has an area of 1116 square feet on a 7,700 square foot lot. The detached accessory dwelling unit is located in the rear and abuts an accessible alley. During field visits, staff noted that other properties have similar sheds located in the rear.
Code Enforcement History
On 11.19.2018, a citation was given for rebuilding a detached accessory dwelling unit in the rear without permits.
Permit History

No permit history related to this accessory dwelling unit exists on the property. The property owner is seeking a variance to allow for permit to be issued.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-4 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
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