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File #: 20-7028   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 12/7/2020
Posting Language: BOA-20-10300108: A request by Rudy Trevino for a 2’ variance to the minimum 5’ side setback requirement to allow a structure to be 3’ away, with overhang 1’ away, from the side property line, located at 311 Thorman Place. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 2) (Kayla Leal, Senior Planner (210) 207-0197, kayla.leal@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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plCase Number:
BOA-20-10300108
Applicant:
Rudy Trevino
Owner:
Rudy Trevino
Council District:|1010|Location:
311 Thorman Place
Legal Description:
Lot 17, NCB 6562
Zoning:
"R-4 NCD-6" Residential Single-Family Mahncke Park Neighborhood Conservation District
Case Manager:
Kayla Leal, Senior Planner

Request
A request for A request for a 2' variance to the minimum 5' side setback requirement, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a structure to be 3' away, with overhang 1' away, from the side property line.

Executive Summary

The subject property is located on Thorman Place and there is currently a single-family residence on the property. The applicant is requesting the variance to the side setback for a proposed accessory structure in the rear yard. There is an existing concrete slab where a previous accessory structure stood, so the applicant is proposing to rebuild the structure on the existing slab. The edge of the slab and the proposed structure are three feet away from the side property line, and the applicant is requesting the overhang of the structure to be 1' away from the side property line. The subject property is located within the Mahncke Park Neighborhood Conservation District, which specifies that the design of the accessory structure must have a similar style to the primary structure. The applicant has stated he will meet all design guidelines for the accessory structure.

Code Enforcement History
There are no Code Enforcement issues pertaining to this case.

Permit History
There are no relevant permits pulled for the property.

Zoning History
The subject property was in the Original City Limits of San Antonio and was zoned "B" Residence District. The zoning converted from "B" to the current "R-4" Residential Single-Family District upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code (Ordinance 93881, dated May 3, 2001).

Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"R-4 NCD-6" Residential Single-Family Mahncke Park Neighborhoo...

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