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San Angelo ZBA approves multiple setback variances and previews ordinance updates
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Summary
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests 6–0 — for a Paseo De Vaca sunroom and pool-house additions, a replat/front-setback cleanup on East 19th Street, and a seven-lot Lakeview Heroes Drive subdivision with reduced front setbacks — and staff previewed zoning and subdivision ordinance changes.
The San Angelo Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved multiple variance requests and heard staff preview plans for zoning and subdivision ordinance updates.
What the board approved
- Paseo De Vaca (ZBA26-021216): The board granted a variance to allow a 10-foot rear setback in lieu of the usual 20 feet for an attached sunroom and garage addition after the applicant’s contractor and homeowner argued the covered/open elements and configuration could qualify for exceptions. The motion passed 6–0.
- 1020 East 19th Street (DZBA26-031020): Staff recommended approval of a 19-foot front setback in lieu of 25 feet to enable a replat that cleans up lot lines and allows planned business expansions. The board approved the variance 6–0.
- Lakeview Heroes Drive (ZBA26-04302): The board approved variances that reduce front setbacks from 25 to 20 feet (and one to 23 feet) across a proposed seven-lot RS-1 subdivision. Staff cited the need to dedicate a 20-foot private rear access easement after an abandoned alley was absorbed and to preserve required parking and maneuvering space; the vote was 6–0. Residents raised concerns about flood runoff, traffic and loss of green space; one resident said the area had flooded during a recent event.
Staff report and next steps
Planner Erin (Arden) and other staff said they will bring draft subdivision and zoning-ordinance adjustments to future meetings to reduce the number of routine variance requests, address double-frontage lots and re-evaluate floor-area-ratio rules. Staff introduced a new planning technician, Daniel. The board set its next regular meeting for March 2 in the East Mezzanine Meeting Room at City Hall.
Votes at a glance (selected)
- Approval of minutes: 6–0. - ZBA26-021216 (Paseo De Vaca): approved 6–0. - DZBA26-031020 (1020 East 19th Street): approved 6–0. - ZBA26-04302 (Lakeview Heroes Drive, multiple lots): approved 6–0.
The meeting also included a contested variance at 3942 Inglewood Drive that failed due to tied 3–3 votes; the board said a variance requires six affirmative votes.
