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Board approves exception to legalize carport encroachment at 10461 Achilles Avenue
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a special exception to legalize an existing carport encroachment into a side‑yard setback at 10461 Achilles Avenue; staff recommended approval after noting other similar nonconforming structures on the block.
The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to legalize an existing carport that encroaches into the side‑yard setback at 10461 Achilles Avenue. Planning staff recommended approval after identifying similar encroachments on nearby properties.
Jose del Plano of Planning and Inspections said the R‑3 residential property has a carport encroaching into the required 5‑foot side yard setback for a total encroachment area of about 110 square feet. He noted aerial photos showing at least two other properties on the same block with similar side‑yard encroachments. Notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet on April 23; planning received one phone call in support and one inquiry.
Board members asked about water runoff and roof pitch. Francisco Mejia with Building Permits and Inspections said gutters are present but raised concern that the carport roof appears fairly flat and that shingle roofs require a minimum slope; plans must show roof pitch during building‑permit review. Del Plano and other staff clarified that a small front‑yard encroachment shown in orange on the site plan is allowed by right and that the exception before the board was to legalize the side‑yard encroachment.
The applicant appeared via telephone and said she agreed with staff recommendations and understood the requirement to submit permit plans that address roof slope. Gloria Clark moved to approve per staff recommendation; the motion passed by voice vote with no roll call recorded in the transcript.
