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Staff said the request would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and that permits are pending. Forty‑six notices were mailed; staff received one voicemail in opposition that morning. The applicant, Laura de León, said the variance would allow the owner to remove a nonconforming section and reconstruct within the standards for the lot.

Why it matters: Approval allows the owner to proceed with a residential build that otherwise could not meet the minimum lateral setback requirements for a new structure on a substandard lot. The board found the variance met the hardship criteria in the Unified Development Code and that alternative compliance would be impractical.

The motion to grant the variance was seconded and passed unanimously, 11–0. The board instructed the applicant to meet with staff to complete permitting steps.

Votes at a glance: Lateral setback variance for lot 35, 307 South San Bernardo — approved, yes 11, no 0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Junta de Ajuste May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted unanimously (11–0) to grant a lateral setback variance so a lot split and new construction at 307 South San Bernardo can conform to the Unified Development Code.","taxTitle","San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",2771,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545866,"Board grants multiple variances for property at 5604 Vans Jackson Road after neighbor objections",1469,3318000,4787000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388096-ce5024d0bc59318b841623f28aba3597&start=3318&end=4787","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388096-ce5024d0bc59318b841623f28aba3597/thumbnail_3318000.jpg","/articles/6545866/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Board-grants-multiple-variances-for-property-at-5604-Vans-Jackson-Road-after-neighbor-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545866-2c2c29cd283725be8c934443625b7849/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431851&Signature=Vgh5xwIrnKDqB3wcs3S46JsnF05ooX-r62yDE7SDTRz0T8NHMrfpRN65e7bggkYinTh43pMbmYM25uHTfTsdezIniiigIpwRTBtltCvAHpgHFEjmAhhl1CbQknQJW7mH~1AASxhn4PtWtcJQ5x413kHk6uaX1KCQCWwZZBeXzq2-vqjYXnNdaRpa5y9MkvqOjU7ryN~r1alU4TSvHgIHgF-a8hpo111TlfGB5r1yiXbyXIxOIqjKmFZspVJMSEYjvOwcfxeX6wtukwUAoyClPMsnZJzih7dtPm5~ptED7tJoyyEs5rYUiC9Z~MR1CkpHctqQeJTEwn6Eb9ILOkKQfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 19 meeting, the San Antonio Board of Adjustment approved several variances for 5604 Vans Jackson Road, a corner property south of the Behavioral Health Center, after staff recommended approval and commissioners heard neighbor concerns about privacy and proximity.

Staff (Joel Olvela) outlined five requested changes including rear and side setback reductions, a reduced vision‑clearance triangle at the driveway, and a front‑yard fence height exception with stone columns. Staff recommended approval, noting the reduced setbacks would still allow maintenance, fire access and vehicle circulation. Seventeen notices were sent; staff reported one opposition returned.

The board first approved a front fence exception (requested height up to 4 ft. 6 in. with stone column up to 6 ft.) by a 10–1 vote after discussion that the proposed fence height aligned with similar nearby fences. Later, the board approved the requested rear/side setback and driveway vision‑clearance variances by a 9–2 vote. Public commenters expressed privacy concerns and requested a guarantee that a screening element would be installed; the applicant’s representative, Michelle Torres, said the project team had discussed a privacy screen with immediate neighbors and would provide a written assurance.

Why it matters: The rulings allow the property owner (Poly Group LLC) to complete additions and fence modifications without full conformance to standard setback and vision‑clearance measurements. Commissioners emphasized that approvals do not relieve the applicant from obtaining required building permits and meeting safety standards.

Votes at a glance: Fence height exception (case B OA 25‑103000069) — approved 10–1. Rear/side setback and vision‑clearance variances — approved 9–2.","The Board approved a rear/side setback and driveway‑sight‑triangle variances and a front fence‑height exception for 5604 Vans Jackson Road (Poly Group LLC); the fence exception passed 10–1 and the other variances passed 9–2.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545871,"Board OKs variance for open garage at 4518 Newcomb Drive",1590,1690000,3280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388096-ce5024d0bc59318b841623f28aba3597&start=1690&end=3280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388096-ce5024d0bc59318b841623f28aba3597/thumbnail_1690000.jpg","/articles/6545871/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Board-OKs-variance-for-open-garage-at-4518-Newcomb-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545871-a09db4db5c130a7993447c51c46063ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431851&Signature=XNDP6AsOqtm5Ge1ukew63ilrA2nrdAzY9t6oAbuFVuBdgXKx-itDgiE24FfCm7p4~qs6fdog5UoXFIDZHpznSoMdfisbPjwSgM8JDb0~-U2rzyCzhRyJZL8N2JMM-ICN5bUCSaX3jQ1JFZp-pX3CkLoZ~iGeOK-xVPSy8B8OhW1RoMjR4TkLwj0rbXtlYPUpgWBR8fxBL-zw7U1BgeNsRmHY-kTPFGrlucLFEpaoDX73OejjRy2qdy9a~3b2pliLHkjL1RETvv50fFx27WepE4z13WA1INgJ61PKU2DadRfsH8g9z1yalePdqQnoJ5zkhsiqxXVaVl9mQEAOfsC9Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Antonio Board of Adjustment on May 19, 2025 approved variances allowing an existing open garage to remain at 4518 Newcomb Drive, finding that strict compliance with setback rules would create an unnecessary hardship.

Staff presented the case (B OA 25‑103000066) and recommended denial of the front and side setback variances because of concerns about drainage, access for fire and maintenance, and proximity to the right‑of‑way. The applicant, owner Beatriz Ramírez, testified the garage was built because of sun damage to vehicles and that they would add gutters and other measures to address drainage.

Why it matters: The board’s action permits the accessory garage to remain with variances for a 4‑foot‑11‑inch lateral setback reduction and a 9‑foot‑11‑inch front setback reduction from the standards cited in the Unified Development Code. The approval does not waive compliance with building and fire codes; staff and commissioners noted the structure still must receive proper permits and meet fire‑safety requirements.

Board debate focused on proximity to the sidewalk and a retaining wall, potential water runoff onto neighboring property and whether a survey should confirm property lines. Commissioner Oriant moved to grant the variances; the motion was seconded and passed 9–2 after a roll call vote. The board asked the applicant to coordinate with staff about gallery‑submitted letters of support and to add guttering to address runoff concerns.

Votes at a glance: Motion to grant lateral and front setback variances for 4518 Newcomb Drive — approved, yes 9, no 2.","The Board of Adjustment granted variances for front and side setbacks for an open garage at 4518 Newcomb Drive, voting 9–2 to approve the applicant’s request with conditions to meet building and fire codes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545874,"San Antonio Board of Adjustment denies exception request for short‑term rental at 8231 Tatum Bellt",1258,361000,1619000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388096-ce5024d0bc59318b841623f28aba3597&start=361&end=1619","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388096-ce5024d0bc59318b841623f28aba3597/thumbnail_361000.jpg","/articles/6545874/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-Board-of-Adjustment-denies-exception-request-for-shortterm-rental-at-8231-Tatum-Bellt","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545874-55291a8344520fb9b5550634b387a082/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431851&Signature=Wa4RXNUi~0D97RlPqI4zlPiZGeb2YXk5sXDWYm7mKe~7E9FH-T1P6EWQIfnE9StLtP9J78hzquHa8Y5jikCalDsSr6k9HbNkXnlTvcsSJ7v6dKDB8HgCPePlHTF9DLU8n52xFrbQECXdwyQ4OkJ1kpsmZXYCXpDbWaskFwzXLVMgtM622Iqw7hlz3tJpnI2Z8BEDBn4OHgHcvqQEAJ~cDpEE~VbgOWy~lpF2lxOZwPgqbdtknC7l5ksb6NmWqkiS8sg6KUfPHckmc6nWUdS4UMtG6gOEJWxt68txUyMEIw-CmiowzCrGF~444~pqL4BVJ6LYKqmtFbW4kiM~hODewg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Antonio Board of Adjustment on May 19, 2025 voted 7–4 to deny an exception that would have allowed a Type 2 short‑term rental at 8231 Tatum Bellt.

The applicant, Verónica Valerio, asked the board for a special exception to operate a Type 2 short‑term rental in a single‑family zone after the city opened a compliance investigation Jan. 7, 2025 and issued a notice of violation for operating without a permit. Staff recommended denial, and no mailed public comments in favor or opposition were returned from the 30 notices sent for the case.

Why it matters: The board considers requests such as short‑term rental exceptions under provisions of the City’s land‑use code and cited Chapter 35 and Chapter 16, Article 22, during the staff presentation. Board action affects whether individual single‑family properties may operate short‑term rentals beyond thresholds set by the Unified Development Code.

Board discussion and applicant remarks focused on neighborhood impacts, compliance with hotel‑tax reporting, and homeowners association restrictions. Valerio said she bought the house last year after retiring from the military and that the property was intended to support military families and that she “suspended this and applied for the permit” once informed. Staff noted the unit at 82311 (referenced in the staff presentation) had outstanding hotel‑tax payments and that finance would need to confirm remittance before final approval could be issued.

Commissioner Benavides moved to grant the exception, arguing the property’s physical character produced an unnecessary hardship under the code; other commissioners, including Commissioner Mena, disagreed and cited the city ordinances limiting the number and concentration of short‑term rentals in single‑family areas. When the roll was called, four commissioners—Benavides, Vázquez, Bonilla and President Ozuna—voted in favor; seven voted against. The motion failed, and the board advised the applicant to meet with staff to discuss options.

The denial is a final action of the Board of Adjustment; the applicant was told she may consult staff about available next steps.

Votes at a glance: Motion to grant special exception for Type 2 short‑term rental at 8231 Tatum Bellt — motion failed, yes 4, no 7.","The Board of Adjustment on May 19, 2025 rejected a request to allow a Type 2 short‑term rental at 8231 Tatum Bellt after 4 commissioners voted to approve and 7 voted against, leaving the applicant with options to consult staff.","actionData","errors"]

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