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File #: 21-5161   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 8/16/2021
Posting Language: BOA-21-10300093: A request by Edward Ramirez for a 3' variance from the minimum 5' side setback to allow an attached carport with 4” gutters to be 2' from the side property line, located at 3815 West Houston Street. Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation. (Council District 5) (Roland Arsate, Planner (210) 207-3074, Roland.Arsate@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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Case Number:
BOA-21-10300093
Applicant:
Edward Martinez
Owner:
Edward & Rosa Martinez
Council District:|1010|Location:
3815 West Houston
Legal Description:
Lot 11, Block 74, NCB 3670
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:
Roland Arsate, Planner

Request
A request for a 3' variance from the minimum 5' side setback, as described in Section 35-310.01, to allow an attached carport with 4" gutters to be 2' from the side property line.

Executive Summary

The subject property is located on West Houston Street. There is an existing attached carport to the side of an existing single-family structure. The applicant is requesting a variance to the side setback for a new carport to be built 2' from the property line. The applicant is wanting to replace the existing carport and build it in the exact same location. The front setback will not be encroached by the new carport. Per consultation with plan review team, the customer would be required to fire rate any structure that is within 3' from property line.

Code Enforcement History
There is no history of relevant Code Enforcement violations or investigations.

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

Zoning History
The subject property is located within the Original City Limits of San Antonio and was zoned "B" Residential 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 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Residence

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-4 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential...

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