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File #: 19-3008   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 4/1/2019
Posting Language: BOA 19-10300017: A request for 1) a 4’11” variance from the 5' setback requirement to allow for an attached carport to be 1” away from the front property line, and 2) a 4’11” variance from the 5' setback requirement to allow for an attached carport to be 1” away from the side property line, located at 118 Cosgrove Street. Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation. (Council District 3)
Attachments: 1. BOA 19-10300017 Attachments
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Case Number:
BOA 19-10300017
Applicant:
Mirna Montoya
Owner:
Mirna Montoya
Council District:|1010|Location:
118 Cosgrove Street
Legal Description:
Lot 5, Block 9, NCB 2947
Zoning:
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Mercedes Rivas, Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 4'11" variance from the 5' setback requirement, as described in Section 35-371(a), to allow for an attached carport to be 1" away from the front property line, and 2) a 4'11" variance from the 5' setback requirement, as described in Section 35-371(a), to allow for an attached carport to be 1" away from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 118 Cosgrove Street. The applicant is requesting a decrease of the front and side building setback lines for an existing attached carport that was added to the home. The attached carport was built without permits. Had the applicant applied for a permit, we would have informed the owner that you cannot build within the front and side building setback lines.
Code Enforcement History
On April 23, 2018 the applicant received a code violation for building within the front and side building setback lines without a permit. The case is currently open. On October 20, 2014 the applicant received a code violation for pouring a new driveway approach without a permit. The case is currently open.
Permit History
There is no permit history related to the attached carport 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 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
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