DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department
SUBJECT:
FPV# 20-005-AP#2495636- 7430 Deep Springs
SUMMARY:
Request by Mr.Civil, Luis Rodriguez and Jesus Ramirez, the property owner, for approval of a variance request associated with a building permit AP# 2495636 for an existing residential lot (Zoned R6) located at 7430 Deep Springs. Staff recommends Approval. [Sabrina Santiago, Interim Storm Water Engineering Manager, (210) 207-0182, Sabrina.santiago@sanantonio.gov]
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Council District: District 7 - San Antonio
Filing Date: July 16, 2020
Owner: Jesus Ramirez
Engineer: Luis Rodriguez, Mr. Civil
Staff Coordinator: Sabrina Santiago, Interim Storm Water Engineering Manager., (210) 207-0182
ANALYSIS:
Variance Request:
On July 16, 2020, the applicant requested a variance from Sections 35-F124(f)(16) and 35-F125(a)(2) Appendix F of the Unified Development Code (UDC). The Public Works Department (PWD), Storm Water Division has no objection to the granting of the variance as indicated in the attached letter (Attachment #1).
Building Permit/Elevation Certificate:
The existing home sustained a substantial damage due to a fire in early 2011 and was demoed soon after in February 2011. An elevation certificate was provided with the building permit application AP# 2495636 to rebuild the home. The certificate indicates the existing first floor elevation is approximately 2.3 feet below the 100-year base flood (BFE) elevation of 809.0 ft while the lowest adjacent grade elevation is approximately 3.2 feet below the BFE.
Appendix F, Section 35-F124(f)(16) of the UDC indicates that improvements to an existing structure are allowed if said improvements do not fall under the definition of a "substantial improvement". By definition under Appendix F, Section F-106 a "substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of a structure, where the cost equals or exceeds 50% of the mark...
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