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File #: 19-4216   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 5/20/2019
Posting Language: BOA 19-10300017: A request by Mirna Montoya for 1) a 8’ variance from the 10’ front setback requirement to allow for an attached carport to be 2’ away from the front property line, and 2) a 4’11” variance from the 5’ side setback requirement to allow for an existing 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 5) (Mercedes Rivas, Planner, (210) 207-0215, Mercedes.Rivas2@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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 8' variance from the 10' front setback requirement, as described in Section 35-371(a), to allow for an attached carport to be 2' away from the front property line; 2) a 4'11" variance from the 5' side setback requirement, as described in Section 35-371(a), to allow for an existing 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 applying for a variance to allow an existing attached carport to remain where it is currently located. The carport had already been constructed when the current owner purchased the home. There are other carports that encroach on the front and side property lines within this community. The attached carport was built without permits.

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 Distr...

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