San Angelo planning commission approves multiple plats, variances and rezonings

The San Angelo Planning Commission approved a slate of plats and zone changes Wednesday, voting by voice to approve final plats in several neighborhoods, grant select variances and clear a path for multiple rezoning requests aimed at increasing housing options.

The commission approved FP25-25 (Bridal Subdivision Section 1), a final plat creating two lots over seven acres in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Senior planner Austin Reed told commissioners the site fronts on Spillway Road — classified in the master thoroughfare plan as a major collector — and staff had recommended both a paving variance and denial of a requested right-of-way dedication. Russell of SKG, representing the applicant, said the master thoroughfare alignment appears unlikely to be built and offered to dedicate three feet if necessary. After discussion, the commission moved to approve the plat and to waive the staff conditions requiring an eight-foot…