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Case Number: |
BOA-19-10300160 |
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Applicant: |
Doroteo E. Pedroza |
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Owner: |
Doroteo E. Pedroza |
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Council District: |
7 |
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Location: |
3906 Longridge Drive |
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Legal Description: |
Lot 2, Block 4, NCB 13166 |
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Zoning: |
“R-5 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District |
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Case Manager: |
Debora Gonzalez, Senior Planner |
Request
A request for a special exception, as described in Section 35-399.01, to allow a one-operator beauty/barber shop in a single family home.
Executive Summary
The applicant is seeking a special exception to begin the operation of a one-operator beauty/barber shop. The applicant has proposed the hours of Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., by appointment only. The applicant has a large driveway which provides ample off-street parking for customers.
The applicant complies with all the requirements established by the Unified Development Code. The Board of Adjustment can approve the special exception request for up to two years. The approval is subject to the applicant meeting the limitations, conditions, and restrictions stated in the code.
Zoning History
The subject property was zoned “A” Single Family Residential District as part of the adoption o the 1938 Zoning ordinance. Under the 2001 Unified Development Code, established by Ordinance 93881, dated May 03, 2001, the property converted from “A” Single Family Residential District to the current “R-5” Residential Single-Family District.
Code Enforcement History
There is no code enforcement history on this property.
Permit History
The property owner is seeking a special exception to allow a permit to be issued.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
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Existing Zoning |
Existing Use |
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“R-5 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District |
Single-Family Dwelling |
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
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Orientation |
Existing Zoning District(s) |
Existing Use |
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North |
“R-5 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District |
Single-Family Dwelling |
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South |
“R-5 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District |
Single-Family Dwelling |
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East |
“R-5 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District |
Single-Family Dwelling |
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West |
“R-5 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District |
Single-Family Dwelling |
Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is in the Near Northwest Community Plan and is designated as “Low Density Residential” within the future land use component of the plan. The subject property is located within the Sunshine Estates Neighborhood Association who were notified and asked to comment.
Street Classification
Longridge Drive is classified as a local street.
Criteria for Review
According to Section 35-482(h) of the UDC, in order for special exception to be granted, Board of Adjustment must find that the request meets each of the five following conditions:
A. The special exception will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of the chapter.
The purpose of the review is to ensure that the operation of one-operator beauty/barber shop does not negatively impact the character of the community. The applicant has fulfilled all requirements for a one-operator shop as established in the Unified Development Code. As such, staff finds that the special exception will be in harmony with the purpose of the chapter.
B. The public welfare and convenience will be substantially served.
Public welfare and convenience will be served as it will provide a valuable service to the residents of the neighborhood. The applicant has proposed the hours of Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., by appointment only.
C. The neighboring property will not be substantially injured by such proposed use.
The subject property will be primarily used as a single family residence. The beauty/barber shop will occupy only a small portion of the home, as required by the UDC. A neighboring property owner should not have any indication that a portion of the home is being used for this purpose.
D. The special exception will not alter the essential character of the district and location in which the property for which the special exception is sought.
The requested special exception is not likely to alter the essential character of the district as the property is still used, primarily, as residence.
E. The special exception will not weaken the general purpose of the district or the regulations herein established for the specific district.
The primary use of the dwelling remains a single-family home. The granting of this special exception will not weaken the purposes of the residential zoning district.
Alternative to Applicant’s Request
The Board may choose to deny the request, resulting in the property owner not being permitted the beauty/barber shop use.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends APPROVAL of special exception in, BOA-19-10300160, based on the following findings of fact:
1. The home retains its residential character and does not detract from the residential nature of the community;
2. The granting of the special exception will not injure the public safety or welfare of the subject neighboring properties.
3. The hours of operation will to be limited to Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., by appointment only.