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Commissioners grant variance to allow split of Ridge Road lot
Summary
The court approved a variance from a 200-foot frontage rule to allow a 2.62-acre New Braunfels lot to be divided into two lots; planning staff said both resulting parcels would exceed one acre and have permitted septic systems and separate driveways.
Commissioners approved a variance from section 9.b.2 of the Guadalupe County subdivision regulations, which normally requires 200 feet of frontage on an existing county road. Commissioner Seidenberger said the request was reasonable because the lots and driveways predate the frontage requirement and both houses already exist on the property.
Danielle, planning staff, told the court the parcel is about 2.62 acres and that there are two permitted septic systems; under the applicant’s proposal both resulting lots would still exceed one acre and each would retain its septic system and driveway. "Both homes do have their own driveway off of Ridge Road, so it would be an easy split," Danielle said. After discussion of precedent and the property's history, the court moved, seconded and approved the variance by voice vote.
The owner will need to proceed with replatting per subdivision rules and satisfy any related permitting steps before completing the sale of the house that prompted the request.
