Docket V22-06 (Mountain Side) A request to encroach nineteen (19) feet into the required twenty (20) foot side yard setback to construct a carport.  

The Applicant, Ms. Conceicao Rocha requests a Variance to Section 704.03 Setbacks.  Specifically, the Applicant is requesting to construct a carport one (1) foot from the southern property line, where twenty (20) feet is required.  The carport will be approximately 20 feet by 40 feet, 800 square feet.  The applicant will utilize the carport to park under and to construct a handicap ramp under the cover to access the dwelling. 

The applicant could potentially construct the carport in front of the residence although that would detract from the appearance of the residence and have a negative impact on the neighbors view.  Additionally, there are existing improvements, such as a landing and stairs that would need to be relocated to accommodate this.

The location on the side of the residence is already where the resident parks.  The carport would be closer in line to the front of the house.  The most impacted neighbor to the south has large mesquite trees that will help screen their view of the carport.  They have not provided any written comments on the request.