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File #: 21-5361   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 9/13/2021
Posting Language: BOA-21-10300099: A request for 1) a 420 square-foot variance from the minimum 6,000 square foot requirement to allow a lot size of 5,580 square feet, 2) a 1’ variance from the minimum 20’ garage setback to allow a garage to be 19’ away from the front property line, and 3) a 7’ variance from the minimum 20’ rear setback to allow a residential structure to be 13’ away from the rear property line, located at 1912 West Mayfield Boulevard. Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation. (Council District 4) (Kayla Leal, Senior Planner (210) 207-0197, Kayla.Leal@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
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Case Number:
BOA-21-10300099
Applicant:
Edgar Sanchez
Owner:
Laatu Homes, LLC
Council District:|1010|Location:
1912 West Mayfield Boulevard
Legal Description:
Lot 4 & East 20' OF Lot 5, Block 55, NCB 8632
Zoning:
"R-6 MLOD-2 MLR-1 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 1 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Kayla Leal, Senior Planner

Request
A request for 1) a 420 square-foot variance from the minimum 6,000 square foot requirement, as described in Section 35-310, to allow a lot size of 5,580 square feet, 2) a 1' variance from the minimum 20' garage setback, as described in Section 35-516, to allow a garage to be 19' away from the front property line, and 3) a 7' variance from the minimum 20' rear setback, as described in Section 35-310, to allow a residential structure to be 13' away from the rear property line.

Executive Summary

The subject property is located along West Mayfield Drive and is currently vacant. The applicant is proposing to construct a single-family dwelling with a garage. The proposed site plan shows the dwelling to be encroaching into the 20' rear setback and the garage is encroaching on the 20' garage setback. Additionally, the property is zoned "R-6" Single-Family Residential District which requires a lot size of at least 6,000 square feet, and the lot currently is 5,580 square feet. The applicant is also seeking a minimum lot size variance. The lot size variance is also needed in order for the applicant to obtain a Certificate of Determination.

Code Enforcement History
There is no relevant Code Enforcement History for the subject property.

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

Zoning History
The subject property was annexed into San Antonio City Limits on August 3, 1944, established by Ordinance 1259, and was zoned "B" Residence District. The zoning changed to "R-1" Single Family Residential District on March 17, 1977, established by Or...

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