Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - 2026-02-23

Rob McLennan granted special exception to allow one additional type 2 short-term rental on block face. Block face currently at 7% with one active type 2 at Unit 201; approval brings it to 13%, exceeding 12.5% density cap. Denver Heights Neighborhood Association in favor.

Skyhawk Custom Homes granted special exception for three additional type 2 STRs. Property originally approved in 2019, permits expired July 2025 due to renewal not submitted. Block face will be at 80% density. Downtown Neighborhood Association did not respond.

Iskander Sehkal denied variance to eliminate required 200-foot separation from residential use for mobile food court on three vacant lots. Applicant proposed 8-10 food trucks. Harvard Place East Lawn and Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Associations in opposition.

Manuel Martinez granted special exception for one additional type 2 STR. Block face has only 2 units total; approval brings density to 100%. Property is designated historic landmark. Downtown Neighbors Association did not respond.

Alamo Architects for Southwest ISD granted 2.5-foot variance from 14.5-foot site distance decision point to allow 12-foot decision point at eastern driveway approach. New wrought iron fence installed to comply with TEA security standards encroaches into required sight distance area. Existing speed bump helps mitigate safety concerns.

JK and France Guidance LLC appeal of administrator's decision to revoke type 2 STR permit continued to March 23. Permit revoked November 18 for failure to report and pay HOT taxes from December 2024 through May 2025. Applicant claims tenant was responsible for STR operations but owner remains liable.

Saul Gonzales granted 3-foot fence height special exception to allow 6-foot privacy fence on eastern side of front yard, and 5-foot variance for 10-foot driveway clear vision. Fence installed due to ongoing harassment and safety concerns from neighboring tenants. El Centero Neighborhood Association provided no comments.

Ricardo Navarro granted variance to allow construction of two separate duplex structures on each of three lots instead of single structure per lot. Total 12 dwelling units proposed (four per lot). Denver Heights Neighborhood Association in support. Applicant agreed to limit to two stories per neighborhood request.

Don b McDonald Architects granted 4-foot 8-inch variance from 5-foot side setback to allow carport with 4-inch setback in rear yard. Carport replaces structure that existed until 1984; will attach to existing two-hour firewall. Monte Vista Historical Neighborhood Association did not respond.

Juan Arceura granted 3-foot 6-inch variance from 5-foot side setback to allow 1-foot 6-inch setback including 1-foot overhang. Structure built on existing carport footprint from 1949 home. Applicant cut back overhang by one foot as requested. Both neighborhood associations in opposition.

Juan Carlos Talavera granted 4-foot 11-inch variance for carport with 1-inch side setback (40 feet depth) and 3-foot 10-inch variance for accessory structure with 1-foot 2-inch setback. Carport constructed without permit; historical imagery shows previous carport removed between 2019-2022. Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association in opposition.

Mint Development LLC granted three variances from NCD-5 standards: window standard to allow less than 25% glazing on each floor, driveway/curb cut to allow 25-foot driveway and 33-foot curb cut, and attached garages. Development is 22 duplexes (44 units) reduced from originally approved 100-unit project. Beacon Hill Area Neighborhood Association supports items 2 and 3.

Albert Trevino granted 4-foot 11-inch variance from 5-foot side setback to allow carport with 1-inch setback. Stop work order issued after construction began without permit. Only posts and concrete footings installed. No registered neighborhood association within 200 feet.

Deborah Wilson granted 1-foot special exception to allow 6-foot predominantly open fence in front yard (5-foot predominantly open permitted by right). Property adjacent to railroad and industrial uses; applicant documented security concerns including individuals looking in windows and climbing existing fence. Gardendale Neighborhood Association in support.

Anna Guerra granted 9-foot 11-inch variance for accessory structure with 1-inch front setback and 5-foot variance for 10-foot driveway clear vision. Carport built without permit; applicant will cut back overhang to comply with property line. University Park Neighborhood Association did not respond.

Zigger Architects request for variance to allow primary access from alley for single family lot continued to March 23. Staff recommends denial due to alley width insufficient for emergency vehicles. Dignowity Hill Historic Neighborhood Review Committee opposes request.

Herman Garuda request for 6,646 square foot variance for maximum 2,500 square foot accessory structure continued to March 9. Staff recommends denial.