Case Number:
BOA-20-10300033
Applicant:
Lori Spahn
Owner:
Lori Spahn
Council District:|1010|Location:
1001Westgate Lane
Legal Description:
Lot 13,14 & 15, Block 9, NCB 1082
Zoning:
"C-2 NCD-6 MLOD-3 MLR-2" Commercial Mahncke Park Neighborhood Conservation Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region District
Case Manager:
Justin Malone, Planner
Request
A request for a variance from the restriction of panelized steel as a fencing material, as described in Section 35-514, to allow for its use.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 1001 Westgate Lane, at the corner of Lucas Street and Westgate Lane/Old Austin Road. The subject property shares a fence along the north property line with a single family home and a multifamily home to the north. The property is approximately 150 feet from the western property line of Fort Sam Houston. The applicant purchased the property in January of 2020 and would like to establish a significant and secure property barrier between their commercial property and the adjoining residential neighbors. The applicant states that the proposed fencing will maintain curb appeal using panelized steel as opposed to corrugated metal so that it looks like it belongs in the district/neighborhood.
The applicant stated that she wishes to build a fence that is more of an investment in the property versus what is currently built on the property and in a dilapidated state. The applicant states she will follow all fencing height and gate height restrictions. During site visits Staff noticed that the previous fencing and other barriers have been removed, leaving the lawn unsecure and open to the public.
Zoning History
The subject property was part of the original thirty six square miles of San Antonio and was zoned "G" Local Retail District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the property converted to "C-2" Commercial District. The property was rezoned from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-2 NCD-6" Commercial Mahn...
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