Zoning Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · May 1, 2023
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Development and Business Services Center
1901 South Alamo
Monday, May 1, 2023 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.
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.
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
1. (Continued from BOA 4.3.23) BOA2310300052: A request by Ringtail Rhinos for 1) a 20'
variance from the minimum 30' side setback requirement to allow a structure to have a 10' side
setback, and 2) a 5' variance from the minimum 15' buffer requirement to allow reduced buffer of
*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.
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
1. (Continued from BOA 4.3.23) BOA2310300052: A request by Ringtail Rhinos for 1) a 20'
variance from the minimum 30' side setback requirement to allow a structure to have a 10' side
setback, and 2) a 5' variance from the minimum 15' buffer requirement to allow reduced buffer of
10' in the northern property line, located at 1817 South Presa Street. Staff recommends Denial.
(Council District 1) (Mirko Maravi, Principal Planner (210) 2070107,
Mirko.Maravi@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
2. BOA2310300072: An appeal by Sandra Guerra of the Administrator’s decision to revoke the
shortterm rental permit, located at 410 E Rosewood Avenue. Staff recommends Denial. (Council
District 1) (Joshua Orton AICP, Senior Planner (210) 2077945, Joshua.Orton@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
3. BOA2310300073: A request by Esther Castillo for an 9'11” variance from the minimum 10'
front setback requirement to allow a carport to be 1” from the front property line, located at 9614
Bratton Drive. Staff recommends Denial. (Council District 4) (Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner
(210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
4. BOA2310300075: A request by Octaviano Cardenas for a 700 square foot variance from the
minimum 6,000 square foot lot size to allow development on a 5,300 square foot lot, located at
5730 Broken Lance Street. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 4) (Vincent Trevino,
Senior Planner (210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov, Development Services
Department)
5. BOA2310300076: A request by Leticia Robledo for 1) a 15'10” variance from the minimum
20' rear setback requirement to allow a structure with a 1’4” overhang to be 4'2” from the rear
property line, and 2) a 3'8" variance from the minimum 15’ clear vision requirement to allow a
fence to be 11'4" from the front driveway, located at 442 Arteago. Staff recommends Denial for
the Rear Setback Variance. Staff recommends Approval for the Clear Vision Variance. (Council
District 5) (Vincent Trevino, Senior Planner (210) 2075501, Vincent.Trevino@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
6. BOA2310300079: A request by American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program,
Inc. for 1) a 2' special exception from the maximum 5' fence height requirement to allow a 7'
predominantly open fence in the front yard, 2) a 1' special exception from the maximum 6' fence
height requirement to allow a 7' predominantly open fence in the side and rear yards, and 3) a
6’10” variance from the minimum 15’ Clear Vision requirement to allow a fence to be 8’2” from
the front driveways, located at 611 North Flores Street. Staff recommends Approval. (Council
District 1) (Joseph Leos, Planner (210) 2073074, joseph.leos@sanantonio.gov, Development
Services Department)
7. BOA2310300080: A request by American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program,
Inc. for 1) a 2' special exception from the maximum 5' front yard fence height requirement to allow
a 7' predominantly open fence in the front yard, 2) a 1' special exception from the maximum 6'
fence height requirement to allow a 7' predominantly open fence in the side and rear yards, and 3)
a 9’9” variance from the minimum 15’ clear vision requirement to allow a fence to be 5’3” from
the front driveways, located at 202 and 206 San Pedro Avenue. Staff recommends Approval.
(Council District 1) (Joseph Leos, Planner (210) 2073074, joseph.leos@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
8. BOA2310300082: A request by American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program,
Inc. for 1) a 2' special exception from the maximum 5' front yard fence height requirement to allow
Services Department)
7. BOA2310300080: A request by American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program,
Inc. for 1) a 2' special exception from the maximum 5' front yard fence height requirement to allow
a 7' predominantly open fence in the front yard, 2) a 1' special exception from the maximum 6'
fence height requirement to allow a 7' predominantly open fence in the side and rear yards, and 3)
a 9’9” variance from the minimum 15’ clear vision requirement to allow a fence to be 5’3” from
the front driveways, located at 202 and 206 San Pedro Avenue. Staff recommends Approval.
(Council District 1) (Joseph Leos, Planner (210) 2073074, joseph.leos@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
8. BOA2310300082: A request by American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program,
Inc. for 1) a 2' special exception from the maximum 5' front yard fence height requirement to allow
a 7' predominantly open fence in the front yard, 2) a 1' special exception from the maximum 6'
fence height to allow a 7' predominantly open fence in the side and rear yards, and 3) a 6’4”
variance from the minimum 15’ clear vision requirement to allow a fence to be 8’8” from the front
driveway, located at 722 Morales Street. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 5)
(Joseph Leos, Planner (210) 2073074, joseph.leos@sanantonio.gov, Development Services
Department)
9. BOA2310300083: A request by Brenda Borrego for a 2' variance from the minimum 5' side
setback to allow a structure with a 3' side setback, located at 234 Pharis Street. Staff
recommends Denial. (Council District 6) (Joseph Leos, Planner (210) 2073074,
joseph.leos@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
10. BOA2310300084: A request by Mullaney Contracting and Consulting for 1) a 1’ special
exception from the maximum 3’ solid fence height requirement to allow a 4’ solid fence along the
front property line, 2) a 1’ special exception from the maximum 5’ fence height requirement to
allow a 6’ fence along the front property line, and 3) a 1’ special exception from the maximum 5’
fence height requirement to allow a 6’ predominately open fence along the front yard, eastern and
western property lines, located at 163 Rittiman Road. Staff recommends Approval. (Council
District 2) (Joseph Leos, Planner (210) 2073074, joseph.leos@sanantonio.gov, Development
Services Department)
Approval of Minutes
11.
Approval of the minutes from the Board of Adjustment meeting on April 17, 2023.
Director’s Report
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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: 04/24/2023 02:19 PM