Board unanimously approves reduced landscape buffer for small commercial lot at 3103 Bussal Road

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance Jan. 16 to reduce the required 15‑foot landscape buffer to 4 feet along Wurstbach Road for a small commercial redevelopment at 3103 Bussal Road.

Staff recommended approval, saying the triangular lot geometry and proximity to surrounding commercial uses limited the site’s usability if a full buffer were enforced. Architect John Robinson and the applicant described the site as a small commercial parcel at the Ingram/Wurstbach intersection that is otherwise surrounded by commercial development. The proposed design preserves two existing mature trees and adds landscape along the street edge where feasible; the reduction allows a compact coffee shop/restaurant building and parking layout appropriate to the parcel.

Commissioners noted the site’s small size and the design team’s effort to add landscaping despite constraints. Commissioner Ozuna moved to approve the 11‑foot buffer reduction; Commissioner Stevens seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor; staff and the applicant said the approval would allow the developer to proceed with final engineering and building permits.

Actions: The board approved a variance reducing the landscape buffer from 15 feet to 4 feet along Wurstbach Road for 3103 Bussal Road; vote unanimous.

Speakers: John Robinson (architect), site applicant representative; Board members including Commissioner Ozuna (mover) and Commissioner Stevens (second).