Case Number:
BOA-19-10300109
Applicant:
Florabella Castillo
Owner:
Florabella Castillo
Council District:|1010|Location:
1544 West Agarita Avenue
Legal Description:
NCB 6496 BLK 8 LOT 32 & 33
Zoning:
"R-6 UC-3 AHOD" Residential Single Family, Fredericksburg Road Urban Corridor, Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Rachel Smith, Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 4'11" variance from the 5' side setback requirement, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow an attached carport to be 1" from the east property line, 2) a 2' variance from the 10' front setback requirement to allow an attached carport to be 8' from the north property line, and 3) a special exception to allow a wrought iron fence to be 6' tall on the front yard.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located within the Jefferson Neighborhood and is being used as a single-family dwelling. The property is just off Fredericksburg Road on a street with other single-family residences and smaller office buildings. The applicant is requesting variances for setbacks for an existing carport (request #1 and #2 above) and a special exception for an existing fence (request #3). During field visits, staff noticed the front fence was taller than what was approved in their permit. The carport is constructed of metal posts and metal roof and has an overhang on the front that is five (5) feet from the front property line. During the field visit there was no gutter but the neighbor stated that the applicant said when it was constructed that there would be one. The fence is constructed of wrought iron and is up to 6 feet tall.
Code Enforcement History
7/31/19: Work without a permit, carport
Permit History
6/7/17 permit secured for 5-foot wrought iron fence along the front property line.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-6 UC-3AHOD" Residential Single family, Urban Corridor Overlay District (Fredericksburg Rd Corridor) Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Detached D...
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