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Panel approves variance for 4520 Makeula Avenues after resident support
Summary
The zoning body approved a variance for 4520 Makeula Avenues (item 2) after staff recommended approval and a resident speaker described the proposed use as a continuation of an existing local business; notifications and neighborhood input were summarized.
The San Antonio zoning meeting on May 7 approved a variance for a property at 4520 Makeula Avenues (item 2), after staff recommended approval and a resident spoke in support.
Staff told the commission the applicant had sent 84 notices; staff recorded two supporters and two opponents, and said some responses came from addresses outside the 200‑foot notice zone. The Montevistas Association opposed the request and the Texas Colonists Association was recorded as neutral. Staff recommended approval because the requested changes largely adjusted parking restrictions rather than internal business operations.
A resident identified in the transcript as Mr. Jack Fernell spoke in favor of the applicant, saying the proposal would not change the business’s core activity and that it was a local valued business. “...realmente no se va a cambiar nada de lo que hacen adentro,” he said.
A motion to approve the variance was made, seconded and the chair stated the motion passed. The transcript does not include a full roll‑call tally; official minutes or the recorded vote should be consulted for the precise record.
The commission moved on to later agenda items after approving item 2.
