San Antonio Board of Adjustments Meeting – April 6, 2026

The Board of Adjustments convened at 1:02 PM and adjourned at 5:17 PM with 11 members present initially, dropping to 9 by the final item. The meeting addressed 12 agenda items including appeals of short‑term rental (STR) permit revocations, special exceptions, and variance requests. A total of 10 decisions were rendered (one continued, one split into three sub‑votes), with votes reflecting the board's 75% supermajority requirement (9 of 11, or 9 of 9).

Consent Calendar

No consent calendar items were presented.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 1 (2751 Spur Street): No public testimony.
• Item 2 (335 E Park Avenue): Two letters in favor, two in opposition (Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association opposed). No speakers.
• Item 3 (7823 Pinebrook Drive): No public testimony.
• Item 4 (12231 Madrigal): Babs Krisonik, a neighbor, spoke in opposition, citing parking problems, police calls, and continued active listings despite revocation.
• Item 5 (1734 Schleet Avenue): Juan Gonzalez and Antoinette Virreal (neighbors) spoke in opposition, raising fire safety, drainage, and precedent concerns. Lisa O’Brien, the immediate abutter, testified to foundation damage ($8,300 in repairs) and lack of maintenance access.
• Item 6 (1410 Montana): No public testimony.
• Item 8 (3311 Huth Drive): One opposition letter received but no speaker.
• Item 9 (9235 Marbach Road): One opposition letter received but no speaker.
• Item 10 (1434 Austin Highway): No public testimony.
• Item 11 (9540 Ball Street): No public testimony.
• Item 12 (519 W Kings Highway): No public testimony; item continued.

Discussion Items

• Item 1 – Appeal of STR Revocation (2751 Spur Street): Applicant Mario Lamaru argued delinquency letters were sent to a former address; he paid all back taxes ($4,000) and pledged better oversight. Staff recommended denial. The board found no city error. Vote: 6 concur / 5 do not concur – motion failed.
• Item 2 – Special Exception for Additional Type‑2 STR (335 E Park Avenue): Applicant sought to add one type‑2 STR on a block face already at 12.1% density. Staff recommended denial. After discussion about historic structure and economic feasibility, the board voted to continue to April 20, 2026 (9–2) to allow the applicant to provide additional evidence.
• Item 3 – Appeal of STR Revocation (7823 Pinebrook Drive): Applicant Rosalia Peña Bautista had previously managed the property, received two AHO citations for operating without a permit, and later became owner. Staff recommended denial. Vote: 0 concur / 11 do not concur – motion failed.
• Item 4 – Appeal of STR Revocation (12231 Madrigal): Applicant Cedro Akpakun stated he missed mail due to a move and paid all back taxes. Staff recommended denial. Vote: 10 concur / 1 do not concur – motion passed.
• Item 5 – Variance for Carport and Additions (1734 Schleet Avenue): The board considered three sub‑items:
  • Item 5a (carport setback): Allowed either a 1‑foot setback for an open carport or a 3‑foot setback for an enclosed structure. Vote: unanimous to reconsider and pass 11‑0.
  • Item 5b (side setback for the J‑shaped addition): 3‑foot setback approved. Vote: 9‑2.
  • Item 5c (rear setback): 5‑foot rear setback (down from 20 feet) approved. Vote: 10‑1.
• Item 6 – Variance for Two Separate Structures (1410 Montana Street): Applicant Jared Barfield proposed two fee‑simple single‑family houses on a lot zoned RM4 (minimum one‑third acre). Staff recommended denial. Vote: unanimous 9‑0 (9 members present) – motion passed.
• Item 7 – (Originally Item 5) Continuance granted to April 20.
• Item 8 – Variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit in Side Yard (3311 Huth Drive): Applicant Manuel Rocha sought to convert a storage shed into an ADU for family. Staff recommended approval. Vote: unanimous 9‑0 – motion passed.
• Item 9 – Variance to Eliminate 200‑Foot Separation for Mobile Food Court (9235 Marbach Road): Applicant Renee Morales proposed a food truck court adjacent to residences separated by a 60‑foot drainage easement. Staff recommended denial. Vote: 9‑1 – motion passed.
• Item 10 – Variance to Allow Drive‑Through Queue in Front Yard (1434 Austin Highway): Applicant Matthew Parmerley sought to have a drive‑through window on the front facade under MC3 overlay standards that require side/rear placement. Staff recommended denial. Vote: unanimous 9‑0 – motion passed.
• Item 11 – Variance for 10‑Foot Side Setback in Northeast Gateway Corridor (9540 Ball Street): Applicant Priscilla Gonzalez requested a reduction for a replat between existing industrial buildings. Staff recommended approval. Vote: unanimous 9‑0 – motion passed.
• Item 12 – (Continued to April 20) Variance for Accessory Structure Addition (519 W Kings Highway): Applicant Felice DeNovo requested a 2‑foot 11‑inch variance for a rear setback. The board continued the case to allow the applicant to address neighborhood association concerns.

Key Outcomes

• Motions passed: Items 4, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 (9 motions).
• Motions failed: Items 1, 3 (2 motions).
• Continued: Items 2 and 12 (to April 20, 2026).
• Minutes approved after director’s report (voicemail pilot program for future meetings).
• Notable: The board emphasized the importance of neighborhood association input and adherence to overlay district standards. Several applicants were encouraged to improve communication with property managers and neighbors.