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Commission approves setback variance to convert former bakery at 202 W. Gallego
Summary
The planning commission approved a variance allowing David Collier and Gregory O'Neil to rehab a former bakery at 202 West Gallego Avenue into residential space despite zero setback; the vote was recorded as unanimous.
ALPINE, Texas — The City of Alpine Planning Commission on Feb. 23 approved a setback variance for property owners David Collier and Gregory O'Neil that will allow renovation of an old commercial building at 202 West Gallego Ave. into residential use.
Commissioner reading the item described variance 2026-02-02 as a request to allow a 0‑foot setback where the city's standard is 25 feet. Jessica Isley, the building official, said the property is a former bakery and historically commercial; the applicants attached renovation plans to convert it into living space. "He's asking for a variance to be able to rehab it into a a living space," Isley said.
Isley told commissioners the city is drafting ordinance updates to reduce the number of recurring variances for historic South Side buildings that do not meet current setback requirements. Commissioners discussed that if a property meets requirements other than setback, rehabilitation for residential use could be reasonable.
A motion to approve the variance was made, seconded and the commission voted "aye"; the transcript records the approval as unanimous. The motion passed at the meeting; the transcript does not document any conditions or specific building permits attached to the variance approval.
