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File #: 20-6074   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 10/19/2020
Posting Language: BOA-20-10300091: A request by Shawn Brown for a 3’9” variance from the required 5’ side setback to allow a structure to be 1’3” away from the side property line, located at 126 Vitra. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 5) (Dominic Silva, Senior Planner (210) 207-0120, Dominic.Silva@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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Case Number:
BOA-20-10300091
Applicant:
Shawn Brown
Owner:
Shawn Brown
Council District:|1010|Location:
126 Vitra
Legal Description:
Lot 16, Block 1, NCB 3075
Zoning:
"RM-4 NCD-1 AHOD" Residential Mixed South Presa Street South Saint Mary's Street Neighborhood Conservation Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Dominic Silva, Senior Planner

Request
A request for a 3'9" variance from the required 5' side setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a structure to be 1'3" away from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The applicant is requesting a side setback variance to maintain a newly built addition and back patio to be within the side setback. The house was recently renovated, and the addition was constructed for extra living space.
The original structure was built circa 1930 that is off orientation to the north-south property lines; thus, any additions to the rear of this house would need variances due to the continual encroachment within the side setback on the west side of the property. Many lots on Vitra are of similar design and orientation with a construction date within the 1930's.

Code Enforcement History

Code enforcement has been working with the applicant and the general contractor on the proper procedures moving forward for the subject property.

Permit History

Electrical, plumbing, and minor repair permits have been processed but not finalized.
Clear Vision Review
A review of Clear Vision is not required.

Zoning History

The property is within the original 36 square miles of the City of San Antonio and was originally zoned as "C" Apartment District. The "C" Residence District was rezoned to "R-2" Two Family Residence District with Ordinance 74924, dated December 9, 1991. The "R-2" converted to the current "RM-4" Residential Mixed District with the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code (UDC), established by Ordinance 93881, on May 3, 2001.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"RM-4 NCD-1 ...

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