Case Number:
BOA-20-10300004
Applicant:
Margaret Sanchez
Owner:
Margaret Sanchez
Council District:|1010|Location:
1611 Schley Ave, San Antonio, 78210
Legal Description:
Lot 24, Block 20, NCB 6653
Zoning:
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Justin Malone, Planner
Request
A request for a 4' variance from the 5' side setback requirement, as described in section 35-516, to allow an attached carport to be 1' away from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 1611 Schley Ave, approximately 835 feet from the intersection of South New Braunfels Road and Schley Avenue and approximately 535 feet from the intersection of South Gevers Street and Schley Avenue. The applicant submitted a site plan for a 225 square foot carport permit in 2017 and completed the structure with no inspections. In 2019, code enforcement issued a citation for violation of the side setback of the carport.
The applicant stated that the carport was built for safety and weather-related reasons. During site visits, Staff noted that the carport is 4.5 feet from the neighboring structure. Staff also notes a detached garaged located within the rear of the property.
The area is characterized by compact lots, driveways within the side property, and no carports.
Code Enforcement History
Code Enforcement issued a citation for the carport side setback in December 2019.
Permit History
The applicant submitted a site plan for a 225 square foot carport permit in 2017 and completed the structure with no inspections.
Zoning History
The subject property was part of the original 36 square miles of San Antonio, originally zoned "B" Residential district. Under the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, Ordinance 93881 dated May 3, 2001, the "B" Residential zoning district converted to "R-4" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-4 AHOD"...
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