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File #: 19-7807   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 10/21/2019
Posting Language: BOA-19-10300121: A request by Luis Cardona for 1) a 25’ variance from the 30’ Type E landscape buffer yard requirement to allow a buffer yard to be 5' along the south property line and 2) a 12’ variance from the 15’ Type C landscape buffer yard requirement to allow a buffer yard to be 3' along the north property line, located at 712 W Laurel St. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 9) (Rachel Smith, Planner (210) 207- 5407, rachel.smith@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
Attachments: 1. BOA-19-10300121 Attachments
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Case Number:
BOA-19-10300121
Applicant:
Luis Cardona
Owner:
Luis Cardona
Council District:|10 10|Location:
712 West Laurel St
Legal Description:
LOT A1 BLK 50 NCB 349
Zoning:
"I-1 AHOD" Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Rachel Smith, Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 25' variance from the 30' Type E landscape buffer yard requirement, as described in Section 35-510 table 510-1, to allow a buffer yard to be 5' along the south property line and 2) a 12' variance from the 15' Type C landscape buffer yard requirement, as described in Section 35-384(d)(1), to allow a buffer yard to be 3' along the north property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is in the Five Points neighborhood association and has an existing commercial structure that will be demolished for the construction of a commercial parking lot. The property is surrounded by a few nonconforming residential uses, retail commercial and a VIA Transit Metropolitan Annex. The property abuts a property zoned "C-2P" Commercial Pedestrian District that is currently a residential use and a property that is zoned "I-1" Light Industrial District which is a VIA office location. The property dimensions are up to 60 feet wide and between 126-146 feet long.
Zoning History
The subject property is located within the original thirty-six square mile area of San Antonio and was zoned "J" Commercial District. Under the 2001 Unified Development Code, established by Ordinance 93881, dated May 03, 2001, the property zoned "J" Commercial District converted to the current "I-1" General Industrial District.

Code Enforcement History
There is no code enforcement history on this property.

Permit History
10/8/19: Demolition permit
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"I-1 AHOD" Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District
Vacant Commercial





Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"C-3NA S" Residential Single-Family
VIA Tr...

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