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Commission grants variance to avoid right‑of‑way dedication for Derillo Subdivision lots on South J Street
Summary
The commission approved a variance request not to require additional right‑of‑way dedication for three lots in the Derillo Subdivision at 3021 South J Street, citing existing homes built close to the current alignment.
The McAllen City Commission granted a variance to not require additional right‑of‑way dedication for three lots in the Derillo Subdivision (3021 South J Street), after staff explained that homes in the area were platted by meets‑and‑bounds and are built close to the current alignment.
Staff said the area of J Street in question contains about 20 lots that were platted by meets and bounds rather than standard lot lines; while the city had secured right of way on three lots, obtaining additional dedication from the remaining properties would be impractical because homes are built nearly to the existing right‑of‑way. Staff recommended approval to maintain the current alignment and avoid displacing existing homes.
The commission approved the variance on a voice vote.
Why it matters: The variance preserves existing property alignments and avoids displacing homes while allowing the street alignment to remain as currently configured.
Details: The action applies to the specified lots at 3021 South J Street and maintains the current right‑of‑way alignment; the record did not specify any alternative mitigation or future right‑of‑way strategies beyond maintaining the current alignment.
