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Commission grants variance to legalize carport and ADU setbacks at 1111 East 23rd Street
Summary
The zoning commission approved a variance (PB25‑261) Feb. 5 to allow a 2.5‑foot encroachment for an existing carport and a 1.7‑foot encroachment related to an accessory dwelling unit; staff said the changes would legitimize existing conditions and allow planned ADU alterations with a future CUP.
The Bryan Zoning Commission approved variance PB25‑261 on Feb. 5 to legalize existing encroachments at 1111 East 23rd Street. Staff explained the carport—permitted but later found within the required side setback—encroaches about 2.5 feet into the minimum side yard and that the ADU’s stair portion encroaches roughly 1.7 feet. The owners seek the variance to allow repair and modest alterations and to pursue a conditional‑use permit for the ADU itself.
Staff recommended approval, noting the structures predate current setbacks and that the requested relief would not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. The applicant said the goal is to repair foundations and bring the buildings into compliance through permitting once the variance and subsequent CUP are approved.
A motion to approve the variance carried; staff and commissioners said the action is intended to legitimize older construction and permit modest upgrades subject to standard permitting and any conditions attached in the subsequent CUP review.
Next steps: The applicant will pursue the conditional‑use permit to formalize ADU use and submit necessary building permits for the proposed alterations.
