Board of Adjustment approves multiple variances, denies Dakota Street short‑term rental

The City of San Antonio Board of Adjustment met to consider a docket of variances and special‑exception requests and acted on multiple items, approving most requests but denying a short‑term rental permit at 623 Dakota Street.

The most notable action came on an application to allow a short‑term rental at 623 Dakota Street (case B0A‑25‑103‑00045). The board voted to deny the special‑exception request 4‑7 after public comment that included both support and opposition. Staff recommended denial; neighbors and two recorded voicemail comments expressed concern about neighborhood character, property values and whether the applicant held the required STR permit number. The motion to deny failed to achieve staff’s recommendation and passed as a denial by board vote.

The board unanimously approved a 2‑foot reduction to the required 20‑foot rear setback for a rear addition at 714 Chihuahua Street (case BVA‑25‑103‑00042). Staff found the requested 18‑foot setback would not negatively affect surrounding residential properties and recommended approval; the motion passed 11‑0.

A request for a large freestanding sign along Fisher Road (case B0A‑25‑103‑00040) was approved after members amended the proposal. The applicant and staff discussed square‑footage and height; the board accepted an amended size and height in the motion and…