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San Antonio Board of Adjustment Meeting - September 22, 2025

Boards & Commissions — Monday, September 22, 2025
BodySan Antonio, Texas
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateMonday, September 22, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:35

So before we proceed with today's cases, I'd like to offer a few words of explanation.

1:40

Uh this board follows an agenda which is available online.

1:43

The cases are listed by a number with the name of the applicant and street address.

1:46

Following the conclusion of the cases, the board will consider the minutes from the previous meeting, followed by director's report.

1:52

Lastly, as chair, I will make announcements such as community calendar events.

1:55

I asked that the board member submit these announcements to me as a chair, and I'll read them at the appropriate time in the meeting.

2:00

We are private citizens appointed to this board by the city council.

2:04

The board is supported by members of the city staff, competent in the rules and regulations governing the city zoning codes and other codes and aspects pertaining to this area.

2:11

This is an administrative body and not a court of law.

2:14

We only examine the facts pertaining to the relief sought, and we do not get involved in disputes or legal claims between parties.

2:19

Specific powers have been granted to us by the Texas legislature and the San Antonio City Council.

2:24

They're clearly defined in Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 35 of the City Code, and other ordinances passed by the City Council.

2:31

We have the authority to hear and decide appeals from a decision to determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of Chapter 32 to hear and decide special exceptions allowed under Chapter 35 and to authorize variances from the zoning regulations required in Chapter 35.

2:47

We also serve in an advisory and appellate capacity to the Director of Development Services regarding requests for variances from regulations within Chapter 28, Article 1, Section 28-5.

2:57

In addition, we have powers to hear cases and other matters authorized by the city council under Chapter 21 of the Texas Local Government Code.

3:04

Every decision made or recommendation to the board must be based upon findings of fact, and every finding a fact must be supported in the record of the board's proceedings.

3:20

After everyone has heard the case, it will be closed, and a member of board member of the board will make a motion.

3:24

Each member will be asked to vote on the motion.

3:26

For an order for a motion to carry, it requires a concurring vote of 75% of the total board members, whether present or not, which is nine votes.

3:33

The burden of proof and granting the relief slot rests with the rest with the applicant.

3:42

Appeals from the decisions of this board regarding appeals from an administrative official, special exceptions or variances, are made to the district or county court at law based on the record of these proceedings.

3:52

Appeals from the board's decisions regarding chapter 28 are made to the city council.

3:56

Please limit your presentation and remarks to the pertinent facts of your case.

4:00

Staff.

4:38

Two people giving out their time for a total of nine minutes.

4:53

And just one additional request for uh four-week continuance is item number seven.

4:58

All right.

4:59

Thank you.

5:00

So let the record show that Commissioner Stevens has joined the meeting.

5:03

We now have ten seated commissioners seated.

5:10

The first is item number two, which is requesting a continuance to October 20th.

5:15

If I can read answer the record real quick, um item number two BOA 150, request by Mitchell Gonzalez for an appeal for the administrative decision to revoke an application permit located on 704 Coneyway.

5:31

Staff recommended denial requesting a four-week continuance to October 20th.

5:37

All right.

5:41

No public comment.

5:42

All right.

5:42

Is there a commissioner like to make a motion?

5:44

Motion for continuous to October 20th.

5:46

Second.

5:47

Okay, we have a motion and second.

5:48

All in favor say aye.

5:50

Aye.

5:50

Any opposed?

5:52

Hearing none, motion passes.

5:53

The case is continued uh to uh October 20th.

5:56

The next one uh is item number eight.

5:59

They're asking for a four-week continuance till October 20th.

6:03

This is gonna be their third continuance or second.

6:06

This will be the third one.

6:08

Their third continuance.

6:09

And at this point, just staff would recommend this just be postponed and re-advertised due to the amount of time from our initial notice.

6:17

Um that's what staff would recommend.

6:19

Okay, is there any has staff received any additional information regarding this case uh since the last time it was brought up?

6:27

No additional public comments.

6:28

And has the applicant requested uh a specific reason for the additional time?

6:34

I believe he's all um or they're still working with the neighborhood association if I understand it correctly.

6:39

Okay.

6:40

So uh what that means is that staff is asking for us to postpone this, which means there's a readvertising fee.

6:47

Correct, 200.

6:48

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Short-Term Rental Regulation█████████████████████████████████████████41%
Zoning and Land Use████████████████16%
Procedural████████████12%
Taxation███████████11%
Technology and Innovation█████5%
Permitting and Contracting████4%
Public Safety████4%
Food Truck Regulation███3%
Public Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio Board of Adjustment Meeting - September 22, 2025

The San Antonio Board of Adjustment met on September 22, 2025, to consider a number of requests including continuances, appeals of short-term rental permit revocations, variances, and special exceptions. The board, composed of ten seated commissioners, heard testimony from applicants, staff, and public commenters. Several decisions were made, including denials of appeals for short-term rental revocations and approvals for variances and a special exception.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Kyle Baker, a resident living near 7630 Cascade Oak, testified in opposition to the appeal for that property (Item 4). He cited issues with parking, trash, and noise from the short-term rental, and noted that the property had operated without a permit for months.
  • A voicemail from Ernest Ronchers, a neighbor of 6635 Pecan Valley Drive, supported the fence height variance (Item 12), citing concerns about homeless activity under the nearby bridge.

Discussion Items

  • Continuances: Items 2, 7, 8, and 3 were continued to October 20, 2025. Item 8 was postponed and re-advertised due to its third continuance.
  • Item 1 (BOA-25-1030135): Applicant Shavani Reddy requested a special exception for an additional type 2 short-term rental on S. Giever Street (Council District 2). The block face had 4 units, one existing STR, and the request would exceed the 12.5% limit. The Denver Heights Neighborhood Association opposed. The applicant stated they were unaware of the limit and had neighbor support. The board voted 1-9 to deny the request.
  • Item 4 (BOA-25-1030159): Applicant Roberto Bogran appealed the revocation of his STR permit at 7630 Cascade Oak (Council District 7) for failure to pay hotel occupancy taxes. Staff presented evidence of delinquent payments and multiple notices. The applicant cited financial hardship and confusion with the Avenue system. Public commenter Kyle Baker opposed. The board voted 11-0 to deny the appeal, upholding the revocation.
  • Item 5 (BOA-25-1030161): Applicant 145 E. Agarita Avenue LLC appealed the revocation of their STR permit at 145 E. Agarita Avenue (Council District 1). The applicant argued they did not receive proper notice and that the city made an error. Staff noted $98,000 in unreported revenue and no reports filed. The board voted 11-0 to deny the appeal.
  • Item 6 (BOA-25-1030162): Applicant Alejandro Benavides appealed the revocation of his STR permit at 12115 Stony Falls (Council District 10). The applicant was on a rent-to-own agreement and had since paid the delinquent taxes. The board voted 11-0 to grant the appeal, reinstating the permit.
  • Item 9 (BOA-25-1030147): Applicant Edgar Sanchez requested a 225 sq. ft. variance from the minimum 4,000 sq. ft. lot size to allow development of a single-family home at 546 Bundy Street (Council District 2). Staff recommended approval. The board voted unanimously to grant the variance.
  • Item 10 (BOA-25-1030151): Applicant Ibrahim Tamer requested elimination of the 200-foot separation requirement for a mobile food court at 9823 Culebra Road (Council District 6). The adjacent property is zoned residential but used as a school. Staff recommended approval. The board voted unanimously to grant the special exception.
  • Item 11 (BOA-25-1030153): Applicant Adam Ochoa requested three variances for accessory structures at 507 W. Craig Place (Council District 1): an 818 sq. ft. variance from the NCD-2 maximum accessory structure size (to allow 1,403 sq. ft.), a 4'11" variance from the 5' side setback, and a 19'6" variance from the 20' garage entry setback. Staff recommended approval for the setbacks but denial for the size variance. The board voted to grant all three variances.
  • Item 12 (BOA-25-1030166): Applicant Robert Grant requested a special exception to allow a 6'4" predominantly open fence (8' posts) at 6635 Pecan Valley Drive (Council District 3), exceeding the 5' maximum. The property is near a highway and used for used car sales. Staff recommended approval. The board voted unanimously to grant the exception.

Key Outcomes

  • Continuances: Items 2, 3, and 7 were continued to October 20, 2025. Item 8 was postponed and re-advertised.
  • Item 1: Denied (1-9).
  • Item 4: Denied (11-0).
  • Item 5: Denied (11-0).
  • Item 6: Granted (11-0).
  • Item 9: Granted (voice vote).
  • Item 10: Granted (voice vote).
  • Item 11: Granted (voice vote).
  • Item 12: Granted (voice vote).
  • Minutes: The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting as amended.

Meeting Transcript

So before we proceed with today's cases, I'd like to offer a few words of explanation. Uh this board follows an agenda which is available online. The cases are listed by a number with the name of the applicant and street address. Following the conclusion of the cases, the board will consider the minutes from the previous meeting, followed by director's report. Lastly, as chair, I will make announcements such as community calendar events. I asked that the board member submit these announcements to me as a chair, and I'll read them at the appropriate time in the meeting. We are private citizens appointed to this board by the city council. The board is supported by members of the city staff, competent in the rules and regulations governing the city zoning codes and other codes and aspects pertaining to this area. This is an administrative body and not a court of law. We only examine the facts pertaining to the relief sought, and we do not get involved in disputes or legal claims between parties. Specific powers have been granted to us by the Texas legislature and the San Antonio City Council. They're clearly defined in Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 35 of the City Code, and other ordinances passed by the City Council. We have the authority to hear and decide appeals from a decision to determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of Chapter 32 to hear and decide special exceptions allowed under Chapter 35 and to authorize variances from the zoning regulations required in Chapter 35. We also serve in an advisory and appellate capacity to the Director of Development Services regarding requests for variances from regulations within Chapter 28, Article 1, Section 28-5. In addition, we have powers to hear cases and other matters authorized by the city council under Chapter 21 of the Texas Local Government Code. Every decision made or recommendation to the board must be based upon findings of fact, and every finding a fact must be supported in the record of the board's proceedings. After everyone has heard the case, it will be closed, and a member of board member of the board will make a motion. Each member will be asked to vote on the motion. For an order for a motion to carry, it requires a concurring vote of 75% of the total board members, whether present or not, which is nine votes. The burden of proof and granting the relief slot rests with the rest with the applicant. Appeals from the decisions of this board regarding appeals from an administrative official, special exceptions or variances, are made to the district or county court at law based on the record of these proceedings. Appeals from the board's decisions regarding chapter 28 are made to the city council. Please limit your presentation and remarks to the pertinent facts of your case. Staff. Two people giving out their time for a total of nine minutes. And just one additional request for uh four-week continuance is item number seven. All right. Thank you. So let the record show that Commissioner Stevens has joined the meeting. We now have ten seated commissioners seated. The first is item number two, which is requesting a continuance to October 20th. If I can read answer the record real quick, um item number two BOA 150, request by Mitchell Gonzalez for an appeal for the administrative decision to revoke an application permit located on 704 Coneyway. Staff recommended denial requesting a four-week continuance to October 20th. All right. No public comment. All right. Is there a commissioner like to make a motion? Motion for continuous to October 20th. Second. Okay, we have a motion and second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, motion passes. The case is continued uh to uh October 20th. The next one uh is item number eight. They're asking for a four-week continuance till October 20th. This is gonna be their third continuance or second. This will be the third one. Their third continuance.

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