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Council approves several ROW abandonments and a two-lot rezoning to enable infill housing
Summary
The council approved multiple right-of-way abandonments and a rezoning from single-family to low-rise multifamily at two inner-city lots to enable infill development and lot consolidation; all votes were unanimous.
The San Angelo City Council on Sept. 16 approved multiple right-of-way abandonment requests and a rezoning to allow two small inner-city lots to be redeveloped as infill housing.
Planning Director Aaron Vannoy described three items the council approved on first reading and public hearing. The first was an abandonment at 528 Beck Street in District 3 to allow a property owner to absorb an unimproved alley and a piece of front right-of-way into private property; staff said no utilities exist in the area and the abandonment would not alter traffic patterns. "No portion of the abandonment has been improved or used for access. There are no city services within the area of the request," Vannoy said.
A second abandonment covered an unimproved alley and a portion of Bonham Street near East 40th and Crockett Street in the Lakeview area to consolidate lots for single-family construction; staff said the area has no utilities in the unimproved sections and would support infill development.
Separately, the council approved a rezoning request (Z-25-20) to change two small lots at 611 North Jackson and 610 North Van Buren from RS-1 (single-family) to RM-1 (low-rise multifamily). Vannoy said RM-1 allows a house type that would fit the small lots and enables viable infill development. He noted the proposed homes would be roughly 1,200–1,300 square feet and would use alley access rather than direct access on a curved right-of-way.
Why it matters: The abandonments and rezoning are intended to reduce unused public right-of-way, simplify property lines, and make small, previously unusable lots buildable for housing, supporting infill and neighborhood revitalization.
Process and votes: Each item passed on a unanimous vote (7-0) after public hearing and the planning commission recommendation. Staff said standard conditions apply for right-of-way abandonments and that the rezoning fits neighborhood development patterns.
Ending: Staff will proceed with the second readings and final administrative steps; property owners seeking consolidations and new construction will coordinate with planning and permitting for building approvals.
