Zoning Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · July 18, 2022
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Development and Business Services Center
1901 South Alamo
Monday, July 18, 2022 1:00 PM 1901 South Alamo
At any time during the meeting, the Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting may meet in executive session
regarding any of the matters posted for attorneyclient consultation in compliance with the Texas Open
Meetings Act.
It is the intent of the City that the presiding officer will be in attendance at this location.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERSHIP
Donald Oroian – District 8 Chair
Andrew Ozuna – Mayor, ViceChair
Seth Teel – District 6, ProTem
Mark Spielman – District 1 Scott Albert – District 2
Abel Menchaca Jr. – District 3 George Britton – District 4
Maria Cruz – District 5 Phillip Manna – District 7
Kimberly Bragman – District 9 Jonathan Delmer – District 10
Alternate Members
Vacant Elizabeth Ingalls
JoAnne Kaplan Lisa Lynde
Lillian Miess Jesse Vasquez
Jesse Zuniga
Members of the public may provide comment on any agenda item, consistent with procedural rules
governing the Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting meetings and state law. Public comment may also
be provided as follows:
1. Submit written comments by email or mail by 4pm the day before the meeting to the case manager or
drop off written comments at 1901 S Alamo by 10am on the day of the Meeting. Please include your
Vacant Elizabeth Ingalls
JoAnne Kaplan Lisa Lynde
Lillian Miess Jesse Vasquez
Jesse Zuniga
Members of the public may provide comment on any agenda item, consistent with procedural rules
governing the Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting meetings and state law. Public comment may also
be provided as follows:
1. Submit written comments by email or mail by 4pm the day before the meeting to the case manager or
drop off written comments at 1901 S Alamo by 10am on the day of the Meeting. Please include your
full name, home or work address, item # and / or address of the request. Written comments will be part
of the official written record only.
2. Leave a voice message of a maximum three minutes by dialing 210206(ZBOA) 9262 by 10am the
day of the meeting. Your message will be played during the meeting. Please include your full name, home
or work address, item # and / or address of the request and / or address of the request.
*Note: Comments may be submitted in Spanish. Written comments and voice mails must be received
the day prior to the meeting, at 10am to give time for translation.
1. Work Session at 11AM: Briefing on 2021 UDC amendments
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
1. (POSTPONED) BOA2210300082: A request by Jose J Hernandez for a 2’ 2” variance from
the minimum 5’ side setback requirement to allow a carport with overhang to be 2' 10" from the
side property line, located at 1535 W Ashby Place. (Council District 1) (Vincent Trevino, Senior
Planner (210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
2. (Continued from 06/06/22) BOA2210300070: A request by Cassandra Dearth for a 2’ 5”
variance from the minimum 5’ side setback requirement to allow a structure with 1' 6" overhang
and gutters to be 2’ 5” from the side property line, located at 103 Vaughan Place. Staff
recommends Approval. (Council District 7) (Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner (210) 2075501,
Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
3. BOA2210300076: A request by Claudia Romero for a variance from the maximum 10’
accessory structure height requirement in the Jefferson NCD design standards to allow an 11’
carport, located at 154 Rosemont. Staff recommends Denial. (Council District 7) (Richard
BautistaVazquez, Planner (210) 2070215, richard.bautistavazquez@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
4. BOA2210300139: A request by Patrick Christensen for 1) a 5' variance from the 10' side
setback requirement for a reverse corner lot to allow a 5’ setback along West Ashby and 2) a
variance from the Beacon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District standards to allow a structure
to be setback 5’ from the side property line along West Ashby, located at 1102 West Ashby
Place. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 1) (Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner (210)
2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
5. BOA2210300090: A request by Jose Garza for 1) a variance from the minimum parking
requirement of 7 parking spaces to allow a business to have 6 parking spaces, 2) a 9’ variance
from the minimum 40’ driveway access requirement to allow a driveway to be 31’, 3) a 75’
variance from the 125’ minimum driveway length to allow a driveway to be 50’, and 4) a 10’
BautistaVazquez, Planner (210) 2070215, richard.bautistavazquez@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
4. BOA2210300139: A request by Patrick Christensen for 1) a 5' variance from the 10' side
setback requirement for a reverse corner lot to allow a 5’ setback along West Ashby and 2) a
variance from the Beacon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District standards to allow a structure
to be setback 5’ from the side property line along West Ashby, located at 1102 West Ashby
Place. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 1) (Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner (210)
2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
5. BOA2210300090: A request by Jose Garza for 1) a variance from the minimum parking
requirement of 7 parking spaces to allow a business to have 6 parking spaces, 2) a 9’ variance
from the minimum 40’ driveway access requirement to allow a driveway to be 31’, 3) a 75’
variance from the 125’ minimum driveway length to allow a driveway to be 50’, and 4) a 10’
variance from the 20’ maximum setback to allow a structure to be 30’ from the front property line,
located at 1330 West Mulberry Avenue. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 1)
(Richard BautistaVazquez, Planner (210) 2070215, richard.bautistavazquez@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
6. BOA2210300008: A request by Hillard Soward for a 3’ variance from the maximum 6’ fence
height requirement to allow a 9' solid screen fence along the rear property line, located at 5215
Dove Nest. Staff recommends Denial. (Council District 6) (Richard BautistaVazquez, Planner
(210) 2070215, richard.bautistavazquez@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
7. BOA2210300080: A request by Rene LaFuente for a 1,500 square foot variance from the
maximum 2,500 square foot allowance to allow an accessory structure to be 4,000 square feet,
located at 866 W Villaret. Staff recommends Denial. (Council District 4) (Vincent Trevino, Senior
Planner (210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
8. BOA2210300084: A request by Cynthia Neal for a Special Exception for a One Operator
Beauty/Barber Shop, located at 103 Gazel Dr. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 1)
(Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner (210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
9. BOA2210300086: A request by Jorge Ramos for a Special Exception for a One Operator
Beauty/Barber Shop, located at 60 Vaughan Place. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District
7) (Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner (210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
10. BOA2210300088: A request by Juan Flores for 1) a variance from the fence materials to allow
for a corrugated metal fence along the side property line and 2) a 3' special exception from the
maximum 3' fence height to allow a solid screened fence to be 6' in the front yard, located at 6816
Whitby Road. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 7) (Rebecca Rodriguez, Senior
Planner, (210) 2070120, Rebecca.Rodriguez@sanantonio.gov, Development Services
Department)
11. BOA2210300089: A request by Lucas Huckleberry for a 9’ variance from the minimum 10’
front setback to allow a carport to be 1’ from the front property line, located at 730 Cravens
Avenue. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 3) (Rebecca Rodriguez, Senior Planner,
(210) 2070120, Rebecca.Rodriguez@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
12. Consideration and recommendation of amendments to Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code, the
Unified Development Code, affecting all Articles and Appendices. These amendments are part of
the 2021 UDC update program. (Logan Sparrow, Policy Administrator, Development Services
Department, (210) 2078691, Logan.Sparrow@sanantonio.gov)
Approval of Minutes
13.
Approval of the minutes from the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on June 6, 2022.
Director’s Report
Avenue. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 3) (Rebecca Rodriguez, Senior Planner,
(210) 2070120, Rebecca.Rodriguez@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
12. Consideration and recommendation of amendments to Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code, the
Unified Development Code, affecting all Articles and Appendices. These amendments are part of
the 2021 UDC update program. (Logan Sparrow, Policy Administrator, Development Services
Department, (210) 2078691, Logan.Sparrow@sanantonio.gov)
Approval of Minutes
13.
Approval of the minutes from the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on June 6, 2022.
Director’s Report
At any time during the meeting, the Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting may meet in executive session
for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code.
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services
by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and
other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 2077720 or Relay
Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at
https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will
help to ensure availability.
Posted on: 07/15/2022 09:35 AM