Case Number:
BOA-19-10300030
Applicant:
Estela Arechavala
Owner:
Estela Arechavala II
Council District:|1010|Location:
340 West Elsmere Place
Legal Description:
The East 25 feet of Lot 2 & the West 25 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, NCB 3967
Zoning:
"R-5 H AHOD" Residential Single-Family Monte Vista Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Mercedes Rivas, Planner
Request
A request for a special exception, as described in Section 35-374.01, to allow 2 short term rental (Type 2) units.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 340 West Elsmere Place. The applicant is seeking a special exception to allow for the operation of two (2) Type-2 short term rental units at a property with a total of 2 dwelling units. A unit is defined as having its own distinct sleeping area, kitchen, and bathroom. Type-2 indicates that the owner/operator of the property does not occupy the site as their permanent legal residence. Per the recently adopted code, Type 2 Short Term Rentals shall be limited to no more than one-eighth (12.5 percent) of the total number of units on the block face. At least one (1) Type 2 Short Term Rental shall be permitted per block face, regardless of the total number of units on the blockface. In this case, the blockface is defined as the south side of West Elsmere Place between San Pedro Avenue and Belknap Street. There are eight (8) lots along this blockface, and according to available records, there are nine (9) units on this blockface, resulting in one (1) Type 2 Short Term Rental permitted by right. One (1) Type 2 Short Term Rental Permit has already been approved by right at 334 West Elsmere Place. Any other Type 2 Short Term Rentals on this blockface must seek a Special Exception from the Board of Adjustment.
There are a total of 2 units within this two family dwelling. The applicant is requesting both of these units as Type 2 Short Term Rentals. If this special exception is approved, there will be a total of three (3) Type 2...
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