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File #: 21-1619   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 2/15/2021
Posting Language: BOA-20-10300141: A request by Rose Valdez for 1) a 1’4” variance to the minimum side setback requirement of 5’ to allow a new addition having 1’2” overhang to be 3’8” away from the side property line, and 2) a 4’9” variance to the minimum side setback requirement of 5’ to allow a detached carport to be 3” away from the side property line, located at 2510 Cincinnati Avenue. Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation. (Council District 7) (Azadeh Sagheb, Planner (210) 207-5407, Azadeh.Sagheb@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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Case Number:
BOA-20-10300141
Applicant:
Rose Valdez
Owner:
Rose Valdez
Council District:|1010|Location:
2510 Cincinnati Avenue
Legal Description:
Lot 7, Block 23, NCB 9243
Zoning:
"R-4 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Azadeh Sagheb, Planner

Request
A request for 1) a 1'4" variance to the minimum side setback requirement of 5', as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a new addition having 1'2" overhang to be 3'8" away from the side property line, and 2) a 4'9" variance to the minimum side setback requirement of 5', also described in Section 35-310.01, to allow a detached carport to be 3" away from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 2510 Cincinnati Avenue, a few blocks away from St. Mary's University. The neighborhood is predominantly surrounded by single-family properties.
The applicant built a new addition on the side of the existing house to use as storage. Built with a one-hour fire wall. There are three carports on this property built as temporary structures. Nails used to anchor the metal carports to the ground. One of the carports located in the rear yard is within the side setback and is 3" away from the side property line. The applicant is using this carport as a patio and storage area.
The applicant obtained a permit to build the new addition; however, the inspection approval is pending this variance.

Code Enforcement History

There is a violation record related to the Electrical permit that has been addressed.

Permit History

The applicant pulled a permit to build a new 160 sq. ft one story room attached to the primary structure on 10/16/2020. The electrical permit has been obtained.
Clear Vision Review
The Clear Vision standard review is not required.

Zoning History

The subject property was annexed to the City of San Antonio by Ordinance 5745, dated August 21, 1947, and was originall...

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