Case Number:
BOA-19-10300170
Applicant:
Jesse Barrera
Owner:
Jesse Barrera
Council District:|1010|Location:
2507 Menchaca Street
Legal Description:
Lot 15, Block 7, NCB 8887
Zoning:
"R-6 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Dominic Silva, Senior Planner
Request
A request for 1) a 4' variance from the 5' side setback requirement, as described in Section 35-370, to allow an attached carport to be 1' from the side property line and 2) a 2' variance from 5' side setback requirement, as described in Section 35-371, to allow a detached accessory structure with projected eaves to be 3' from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 2507 Menchaca Street, approximately 1,900 feet east of General McMullen. On September 23, 2019 the owner applied for a permit; however, all inspections were placed on hold due to setback violations. The owner submitted a site plan with the permit that placed the carport 3' away from the side property line.
During site visits, staff took note of a detached accessory structure also within the side setback in the rear of the property. There is a rear alley present with a depth of more than 10', thus no rear setback variance is required.
The applicant is requesting to keep a carport and accessory structure built without permits within the side setback. The general character of the neighborhood consists of single-family residences and no carports. Because of this, the carport is noticeably out of character within the community. Additionally, the slope of the carport directs storm water drainage towards the west of the property and onto the adjacent property. Draining onto adjacent property is not allowed by code. The owner will have to mitigate this and comply with code for proper drainage.
Zoning History
The property was annexed in September of 1945, per Ordinance 2590, and was originally zoned "C...
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