Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - 2026-01-12
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Meeting Summary
The Board of Adjustment denied two appeals from Brown and McDonald PLLC seeking to combine vested rights (dating to 1984/1988) with Senate Bill 840 benefits for properties near Loop 1604/Hausman Road and US 281/Encino Park. The board found applicants cannot simultaneously claim project start dates in the 1980s and after September 1, 2025 as required by SB 840. Three short-term rental permit revocations were overturned after applicants demonstrated they are now current on hotel occupancy tax payments.
Key Decisions (12)
Vested Rights + SB 840 Appeal - Loop 1604/Hausman Road
Appeal by Brown and McDonald PLLC on behalf of H. Kyle Seale Property Limited for 180 acres northwest of Loop 1604 and Hausman Road. Applicant sought to maintain 1988 vested rights while utilizing SB 840 multifamily provisions. Board found project cannot start both in 1988 and after September 1, 2025 as required by SB 840.
Vested Rights + SB 840 Appeal - US 281/Encino Park
Appeal by Brown and McDonald PLLC for 39.48 acres southeast of US 281 North and East 7th Road. Similar to previous case, applicant sought to combine 1984 vested rights with SB 840 benefits. Board denied finding same legal conflict with project start dates.
STR Permit Reinstatement - 314 Mission Street Units 101 & 102
Appeal by Matthew Metros to reinstate two revoked Type 2 STR permits at 314 Mission Street in King William Historic District. Permits revoked for missing HOT reports December 2024-February 2025. Applicant now current on all payments.
STR Permit Reinstatement - 3495 River Path
Appeal by Daniel Guajardo to reinstate revoked Type 2 STR permit. Permit revoked due to missed HOT filings during platform transition period. Applicant demonstrated confusion about automatic remittance requirements and is now current.
STR Permit Reinstatement - 917 Wyoming Street
Appeal by Berta Rosales to reinstate revoked Type 2 STR permit. City acknowledged error in permit renewal process when payments showed 'in progress' status. Applicant now current on all payments.
Carport Setback Variances - 710 South Brownleaf Drive
Variances granted to Ricardo Gonzales Leja for existing carport: 3-foot variance from 5-foot side setback (allowing 2-foot setback), 8.5-foot variance from 10-foot front setback (allowing 1.5-foot setback), and 5-foot variance for driveway clear vision area.
Fence Material and Height Variances - 123 Fay Avenue
Variances granted to Diana Campos for corrugated metal fencing and 7-foot special exception for 10-foot front yard fence at commercial property. Similar fencing exists across street at metal recycling facility.
Fence Height and Clear Vision Variances - 2522 Town Briar Street
Special exception granted to Matthew Jones for 10-inch fence height variance limited to arched gate over driveway, and 5-foot variance for driveway clear vision area. Wrought iron fence predominantly open.
Continuance - STR at 8201 Meadow Post
Case BOA-25-10300269 for JK and France Guiness LLC administrative decision appeal for short term rental continued to January 26.
Continuance - STR Type 2 Additional Permit
Case BOA-25-10300233 for Rob McLean requesting additional STR Type 2 on block face continued to January 26.
Continuance - R4 Development Variance
Case BOA-25-10300267 for Ricardo Navarro variance for R4 development on 305/307/309 Porter Street continued to January 26.
Continuance - Accessory Building Square Footage Variance
Case BOA-25-10300261 for Hedman Galera requesting variance from 2,500 square foot maximum for 8,000 square foot garage at 11002 Vance Jackson Road continued to January 26. Neighbors opposed citing commercial use concerns.
Development Activity (2)
Seale Family Development - Loop 1604
180 acres remaining of original 1,325-acre PODP from 1988. Approximately 100 acres planned for commercial, 35 acres for multifamily. Developer has invested $80-100 million in infrastructure over 35+ years.
Encino Park Development
39.48 acres remaining of original 1,849-acre PODP from 1984. Currently zoned C1, C2, C3 commercial with Edwards Recharge Zone overlay.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Senate Bill 840 now allows multifamily development in commercial zones statewide, creating new opportunities for residential density in previously commercial-only areas.
Sentiment
Significant neighborhood opposition to multifamily development near Encino Park and Loop 1604 areas, with residents citing traffic, property values, and Edwards Aquifer recharge concerns.
Infrastructure
Developer testimony indicates $80-100 million invested in water, sewer, and road infrastructure for large-scale developments in northwest San Antonio over 35+ years.
Commercial Demand
CDL driver training facility at 804 Springfield Road placed building forward of setback requirements to accommodate rear yard for commercial trucking operations.