Board of Adjustment Approves Short Term Rental Permit for Alejandra Caballos

The San Antonio Zoning Board of Adjustment convened on August 18, 2025, to address several key cases concerning zoning appeals and permits. The meeting began with a focus on case number BOA2510300132, involving a short-term rental permit for a property located at 13223 Lost Lake Drive, submitted by applicant Alejandra Caballos.

Commissioner Cruz initiated the discussion by proposing a motion to grant the appeal, citing an error made by city staff in enforcing section 16 11 10 d when the short-term rental permit was revoked. This motion received a second from Commissioner Stevens, who expressed support for the appeal, noting that the property is the only short-term rental in the vicinity and that neighboring residents were in favor of the application.

The board engaged in further discussion, with several commissioners voicing their opinions. Commissioner Stevens acknowledged that while he did not believe an error had occurred, he supported the outcome due to the absence of other Airbnbs in the area. Another commissioner highlighted that this was the applicant's only short-term rental and suggested that approval would allow the applicant time to comply with regulations.

A roll call vote was conducted, resulting in a 9 to 2 approval of the motion to grant the appeal. The chair congratulated the applicant and advised them to ensure compliance over the next 15 months.

Following this case, the board moved on to item 5, which involved case number BOA25-10300122 for a property at 1139 New Laredo Highway, with Carlos Jimenez as the applicant. The meeting continued with further discussions on this and other agenda items, maintaining a structured approach to zoning matters in San Antonio.