Zoning Board of Adjustment

CITY OF SEGUIN ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 E. GONZALES STREET, SEGUIN, TEXAS July 23, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Called Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2026. 4. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Variance to the City of Seguin’s Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 3.6.2 Lot Dimensional and Development Standards-Residential District requirements, to allow for a 3-foot front yard setback from the required 25 feet requirement in Single-Family R-1 zoning, for the property located at 730 S. River St., Property ID 38359. (VAR 07-26) 5. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Variance to the City of Seguin’s Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 3.6.2 Lot Dimensional and Development Standards-Residential District requirements, to allow for a lot size of 5,246 square feet and a lot depth of 86 feet for a corner lot in a Public (P) zoning, for the property located at 624 S. Goodrich St., Property ID 13351 (VAR 08-26) 6. Public Hearing and Possible Action on A Request for a Variance to the City of Seguin Unified Development Code Section 3.6. Dimensional & Development Standards-Non-Residential Districts setbacks for property located at 1133 N. Bowie and 1200 Blk of N. Camp St., Property ID 23040. (VAR 09-26) The City of Seguin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary at (830) 401-2468 at least 48 hours in advance. This meeting site is accessible to disabled persons as there are two (2) parking spaces reserved for the disabled on the east side of the Municipal Building. 7. Adjourn. CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of the meeting was posted in the Display Case in front of the Municipal Building, 210 E. Gonzales Street in the City of Seguin, Texas on the 16th day of July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Said place is readily accessible to the General Public. ________________________________ Francis Serna, Recording Secretary The City of Seguin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary at (830) 401-2468 at least 48 hours in advance. This meeting site is accessible to disabled persons as there are two (2) parking spaces reserved for the disabled on the east side of the Municipal Building.  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2026 1. The City of Seguin, Zoning Board of Adjustments held a public meeting on June 11, 2026, at 5:40 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Gil called the meeting to order. Chair Gil presided over the meeting. A quorum was present: 2. Roll Call: Members' Present: Darius Gil Edward Davila Linda Salt Ryan Hopkins Members Absent: Dylan Powell William Kelly Yesenia Rizo Staff: Francis Senna, Recording Secretary Kyle Warren, Planner Armando Guerrera, Planning Manager Brenda Joyas, Planner Shelly Jackson, Planning & Codes Assistant Director 3. Ryan Hopkins made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2026, meeting. Edward Davila seconded the motion. The following vote was recorded: Aye: Gil, Davila, Salt, and Hopkins Nay: Abstain: Motion Carried: 4-0-0 4. Public Hearing and Possible Action a request for a Variance to the City of Seguin's Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 5.7.5 Fencing Location and Heigh Regulations for property located at 225 N. Saunders, Property ID 46175. (VAR 03-26) Shelly Jackson presented the staff report. She stated that the applicant is requesting a fence height variance to allow an existing 6-foot-high fence within the front yard setback of the development. The UDC limits fences within the setback of commercially zoned properties to a maximum height of 4 feet in height. She gave a brief overview of the property's history noted that the property is currently The Seguin Schoolyard. Mrs. Jackson stated that the request is based on concerns related to property protection, public safety, privacy and noise mitigation. She explained that the recently constructed fence was to replace an existing 6-foot fence that does not comply with current regulations. The fence improves security, enhances the appearance of the property, and provides additional screening and buffering between the entertainment venue and adjacent residential properties.  Mrs. Jackson stated that no adverse impacts to public health, safety, or general welfare have been identified as a result of allowing the fence to remain at its current height. She added that staff did not receive any letters in favor or against, although she did receive 2 phone calls from neighbors to the west stating they were in favor of the fence. Staff recommended approval of the variance to allow the existing 6-foot high fence to remain within the front yard setback. The regular meeting recessed, and a public hearing was held. There being no responses from the public, the regular meeting reconvened for action. Ryan Hopkins made a motion to approve the variance request for property located at 225 N. Saunders St. Linda Salt seconded the motion. The following vote was recorded: Aye: Gil, Davila, Salt, and Hopkins Nay: Abstain: Motion Carried: 4-0-0 5. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Variance to the City of Seguin's Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 3.6.2 Lot Dimensional and Development Standards-Residential District requirements, to allow for a 20' front yard setback in Single-Family R-1 zoning, for the property located at 615 E. Walnut St., Property ID 13679 (VAR 04-26) Kyle Warren, Planner presented the staff report. He stated that the applicant is requesting a 20’ setback to construct a house on the property located at 615 E. Walnut. He explained that the property was legally split by deed in 1977 prior to regulations. He added that the property has been vacant for 50 years. Mr. Warren sated that the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. He explained that the lot is 1300 feet smaller than a typical single family residential lot. The applicant is proposing to build a house on the lot. He added staff is in support of the request to encroach 5 feet within the front yard setback. The 5 feet would not be detrimental to the intent of the front yard setback requirement. The request would allow for more space to build on the already undersized lot, while keeping the setback reasonable for the property size. In addition, there are also legal- nonconforming houses close by on Walnut Street that have smaller front yard setback than the requested variance. No letter in favor or opposed received by staff. The regular meeting recessed, and a public hearing was held. Gabirel and Jessica Mann, 501 Schneider stated they are requesting a 5’ variance to the front yard setback to allow a home to be built on the property and improve the area. There being no additional responses from the public, the regular meeting reconvened for action. 2  Ryan Hopkins made a motion to approve the variance request for property located at 615 E. Walnut St. Edward Davila seconded the motion. The following vote was recorded: Aye: Gil, Davila, Salt, and Hopkins Nay: Abstain Motion Carried: 4-0-0 6. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Variance to the City of Seguin's Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 3.6.2 Lot Dimensional and Development Standards-Residential District requirements, to allow for a 2.5 feet side yard setback from the required 5 feet requirement in Single-Family R-1 zoning, for the property located at 237 Benbo St., Property ID 36120. (VAR 05-26) Brenda Joyas, Planner presented the staff report. She stated that the applicant is requesting a 2.5 feet side setback on the east side to build a carport that extends to the width of the driveway cemented area to allow a car to fit for better access to the vehicle due to health issues. She presented a location map of the subject property. Ms. Joyas explained that the carport existed and previously removed due to a fire and remodeling but was not added during the remodel stated due to time and funding constraints. The applicant is now seeking to rebuild the carport. Ms. Joyas stated that no return notifications were received for or against the request. She added that staff is proposing conditions to the request if approved. The gutters be installed on the carport facing the east side of the property and the carport overhang cannot reach the property lines. Ms. Joyas noted that Mr. Carrillo, the applicant, also owns the property to the East. The regular meeting recessed, and a public hearing was held. (Brenda Joyas translated for Mr. Carrillo) Joe Carrillo, 237 Benbo, showed the Board pictures of the previous carport prior to the fire. Mr. Davila asked if the carport would be the same size as previously built. Mr. Carrillo confirmed that the carport would be the same size. Mr. Carrillo reiterated that he owns the property to the east. There being no additional responses from the public, the regular meeting reconvened for action. Edward Davila made a motion to approve the variance request for property located at 237 Benbo St. Ryan Hopkins seconded the motion. 3  The following vote was recorded: Aye: Gil, Davila, Salt, and Hopkins Nay: Abstain: Motion Carried: 4-0-0 Darius Gil declared the meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Darius Gil, Chair Francis Senna/Recording Secretary 4  Front Yard Setback Requirements 730 S River St VAR 07-26 Staff Report Applicant: REQUEST: Jesus Palacios Delgado The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the front yard setback requirements 730 S River St Seguin, Texas 78155 to three (3) feet instead of the required 25 front setback in an (R-1) Residential zoning district for a carport. Property Owner(s): ZONING AND LAND USE: Jesus Palacios Delgado Zoning Land Use 730 S River St Seguin, Texas 78155 Subject Property R-1 Single-family residential N of Property R-1 Single-family residential Property Address/Location: S of Property R-1 Vacant 730 S River St E of Property R-1 Single-family residential Legal Description: W of Property R-1 Single-family residential LOT: D N 1/2 BLK: 53 ADDN: River SUMMARY OF STAFF ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATION: Property ID: 38359 The applicant is requesting that the front yard setback be reduced from twenty-five (25) feet to three (3) feet to accommodate an existing carport. Lot Size/Project Area: 0.1188 acres As per the Guadalupe County Appraisal District, the vacant property was purchased on 11/2018 and a home was built by a builder who sold the property in 8/2020 to the Future Land Use Plan: applicant which states that he built the carport the same year. The applicant does not Traditional Residential recall who the contractor for the carport was. The carport was built without permits within the 25 ft front yard setback required by Notifications: the Unified Development Code in section 3.6.2 Standards-Residential Districts. Newspaper: June 25, 2026 Mailed: June 25, 2026 Below is the criteria used to determine if a variance should be granted Comments Received: None CRITERIA MEETS Variance requested arises from such conditions which is unique to the Staff Review: property in question and which is not ordinarily shared by others in the Brenda Joyas same neighborhood or zoning district Planner There are particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical condition of the property involved would result in a practical difficulty Attachments: or unnecessary hardship or inequity upon or for the owner • Location Map The request for the variance is not based exclusively on financial gain or • Zoning Map the reduction of an existing financial hardship • FLUP Map The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental or • Street & Property Pictures injurious to, or adversely affect the rights of, owners or residents of the surrounding property The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property, increase congestion on public streets, increase the fire danger, endanger public safety, diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood or be opposed to the general spirit of intent of the ordinance Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 1 of 2 M\Planning\ZBOA - Variances\2026\VAR 07-26 (730 S River St) PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS BACKGROUND: The applicant is seeking approval of a 3ft front setback instead of a required 25 ft front setback to keep an unpermitted carport constructed between August-2020 and October 29, 2021. The house was built with permits in November-2018. As per the Guadalupe County Appraisal District, the vacant property was purchased on 11/2018 and a home was built by a builder who sold the property in 8/2020 to the applicant which states that he built the carport the same year. The applicant does not recall who the contractor for the carport was. The carport was built to match the roof line of the existing house creating a seamless roof and continuous carport ceiling. The carport was built without permits within the 25 ft front yard setback required by the Unified Development Code in section 3.6.2 Standards-Residential Districts. The carport encompasses 22 ft of the front setback. CODE REQUIREMENTS: Section 3.6.2 Standards-Residential Districts of the Unified Development Code calls for a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet for R-1 zoning districts. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The property is not located in any historical or special interest area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend approval of the variance. Staff does not find any evidence of an undue hardship for the unpermitted construction of the carport into the front setback. The lot is a standard residential lot that meets the minimum 50 ft x 100 ft dimensions. If the Board identifies a hardship and grants the variance, staff recommends that conditions be placed on the variance to ensure the property owner does not enclose any portion of the carport with any permanent and/or temporary materials. Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 2 of 2 M\Planning\ZBOA - Variances\2026\VAR 07-26 (730 S River St)  Lot Size and Dept Requirements 634 S Goodrich VAR 08-26 Staff Report Applicant: REQUEST: Francis Freeman The applicant is requesting two variances for both lot size and lot depth for a corner 408 W. Shelby Street residential lot proposed for a rezoning to public (P) at 634 S. Goodrich Street. Seguin, TX 78155 ZONING AND LAND USE: Property Owner: Angelina Munoz & Ruben Zoning Land Use Sanchez Subject Property R-1 Vacant Lot 408 W. Shelby Street Seguin, TX 78155 N of Property R-1 Vacant Lot S of Property R-1 Single-Family Home Property Address/Location: 634 S Goodrich E of Property R-1 Multifamily Seguin, TX 78155 W of Property P Church Legal Description: SUMMARY OF STAFF ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATION: LOT: 1 C/2 SE 61 X 86 OF; BLK: 129 ADDN: ACRE 0.1277 A The applicant is requesting two variances to allow a lot depth of 86’ and lot size of 5,562 sq. feet for a corner lot proposed for a rezoning to Public (P). Current standards require Property ID: 13351 a corner lot zoned Public to be 100 feet in depth, and 7,500 sq. feet in size. Lot Size/Project Area: Staff are recommending approval of both variances, as the lot is a legal non-conforming Legal acre: 0.1277ac lot and currently vacant. The applicant requesting the variance is on behalf of a church located at 408 Shelby Street adjacent to 634 S Goodrich. Future Land Use Plan: Traditional Residential Notifications: CRITERIA MEETS Mailed: June 25th, 2026 Variance requested arises from such conditions which is unique to the property in question, and which is not ordinarily shared by others in the Comments Received: same neighborhood or zoning district None at the time of publication There are particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical Staff Review: condition of the property involved would result in a practical difficulty or Kyle Warren unnecessary hardship or inequity upon or for the owner Planner The request for the variance is not based exclusively on financial gain or the reduction of an existing financial hardship X Attachments: The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental or injurious • Location Map to, or adversely affect the rights of, owners or residents of the surrounding X • Zoning Map property • FLUP Map The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property, increase congestion on public streets, increase the fire X danger, endanger public safety, diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood or be opposed to the general spirit of intent of the ordinance Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 1 of 2 M:\Planning\ZBOA - Variances\2026\VAR 08-26 634 S Goodrich\VAR 08-26 Staff Report PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS BACKGROUND: This property is located within the Acre addition and was legally split by deed in 1946. The lot has been vacant since that time. The applicant has requested variances of lot size and depth to be able to zone the lot Public (P), for the addition of a parking lot for the church at 408 Shelby Street. The Parking lot will also require a Specific Use Permit on a vacant lot zoned Public as well, if the zoning change is approved. CODE REQUIREMENTS: Any corner lot that is smaller than the requirements listed below, that is to be zoned public, defined in Section 3.6.2 Standards – Non-residential Districts of the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) requires a variance approval. The minimum standards for Publicly zoned corner lots are as follows: - Size: 7,500 sq. feet - Depth 100 feet - Frontage 60’ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The property is located within the Suburban Residential district of the City’s Future Land Use Plan. Development within this district is primarily suburban-style single-family neighborhoods that consist of single-family homes and duplexe housing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance request to the lot size requirements shown in Section 3.6.2 of the city’s UDC for Public Zoning. The requests meet three of the five variance approval criteria and will enable the use of a lot that has been vacant for 80 years. Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 2 of 2 M:\Planning\ZBOA - Variances\2026\VAR 08-26 634 S Goodrich\VAR 08-26 Staff Report  Setback Requirements Lot 1R & Lot 3R 1133 N. Bowie St. & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St. VAR 09-26 Staff Report REQUEST: Applicant: The applicant is requesting a plat variance for setback requirements for a non- Ken L. Reininger residential lot. Bettersworth & Assoc., Inc. 111 E. Mountain St. ZONING AND LAND USE: Seguin, Texas 78155 Zoning Land Use Property Owner(s): Subject Property C/LI Amusement/Warehousing ZDT Amusement Center, LTD N of Property LI/C Towing Company/Taco Tejano 1218 N. Camp St. S of Property C Retail/Vacant Space Seguin TX, 78155 E of Property R-1/C Residential/Retail/Service W of Property P/C Parking Lot/Retail Use Property Address/Location: 1133 N. Bowie St & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St. SUMMARY OF STAFF ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATION: Seguin TX, 78155 The applicant is requesting a variance for setback requirements for the existing silos and roller coaster structure located on the property. The silos located on the proposed Legal Description: Lot 1R and 3R do not meet the required five (5) foot setback requirement. The existing LOTS: 1, 3-18 New City Block roller coaster structure on Lot 1R does not meet the five (5) foot side setback 284, Nolte Addition requirement. Variance approval will be required for plat approval. Lot Size/Project Area: The applicant is proposing to replat lots 1, and 3-18 of the New City Block 284, Nolte 3.329 acres Addition to create two (2) lots (Lots 1R and 3R) and have triggered this variance request. The existing silos and existing buildings on site predate the city’s zoning and Future Land Use Plan: development requirements. Several building and structures and silos have been Local Commercial constructed over lot lines and would not meet setback or development standards in plan now. Notifications: Mailed: June 25, 2026 Staff identifies that the replatting of the property will correct several nonconformities on the lot and is aware that the existing building layout on the property may require Comments Received: additional variances if the property is to be replatted in the future. Staff is in support None at the time of of this variance request. The two lots being established will not have a negative impact publication on the surrounding property or use within the area. The plat will help address existing nonconforming structures on site. Staff Review: Armando Guerrero Any future platting of this property will be required to meet the city’s development Planning Manager requirements or seek a variance approval for the proposed layout. Variance request triggered by replatting will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis. Attachments: • Location Map • Zoning Map • Proposed Plat • Existing Structures Exhibit Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 1 of 3 M\Planning\ZBOA- Variances\2026\VAR 09-26\VAR 09-26 Staff Report (1133 N. Bowie St & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St.) Below is the criteria used to determine if a variance should be granted. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS CRITERIA MEETS Variance requested arises from such conditions which is unique to the property in question, and which is not ordinarily shared by others in the same X neighborhood or zoning district There are particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical condition of the property involved would result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary X hardship or inequity upon or for the owner The request for the variance is not based exclusively on financial gain or the reduction of an existing financial hardship The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental or injurious to, or adversely affect the rights of, owners or residents of the surrounding property X The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property, increase congestion on public streets, increase the fire X danger, endanger public safety, diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood or be opposed to the general spirit of intent of the ordinance BACKGROUND: The existing lots are currently under common ownership. The replat is proposing to consolidate Lots 1, and 3-18 of the New City Block 284, Nolte Addition Subdivision totaling 3.329 acres, to create two (2) lots at this location. The proposed Lot 3R will entail parts of Lots 3, 6, and 7 will total 0.395 acres. The proposed Lot 1R will entail parts of Lots 3, 6, and 7 and the entirety of Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10-18, totaling 2.934 acres. The requested variance is being triggered by the northern and eastern lot lines of Lot 3R. The proposed lot lines do not meet the setback requirements from the existing structures on site. The three (3) silo structures that are located on Lot 3R, shown a setback distance of 1’-1”, 1’-2”, 1’-4”. The two (2) silo structures on Lot 1R, show a setback distance of 1’-5 “, 1’-6“and the support beam for the rollercoaster on Lot 1R contains a setback distance of 3’-4” from the proposed eastern property line of Lot 3R. CODE REQUIREMENTS: Section 3.6.2 Standards- Non-residential Districts Lot of the Unified Development Code (UDC) calls for: Lot Frontage (internal): 50’ (C/LI) Front Yard Setback: 20’ (C) Lot Frontage (corner): 60’ (C/LI) Front Yard Setback: 25” (LI) Lot Depth: 100’ (C/LI) Rear Yard Setback: 5’ with additional 2’ for each story about 24’ with max of 25’ (C/LI) Side Yard Setback (internal): 5’ (C/LI) Side Yard Setback (corner): 15’ (C/LI) Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 2 of 3 M\Planning\ZBOA- Variances\2026\VAR 09-26\VAR 09-26 Staff Report (1133 N. Bowie St & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St.) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff identifies that the replatting of the property will correct several nonconformities on the lot and is aware that the existing building layout on the property may require additional variances if the property is to be replatted in the future. Staff is in support of this variance request. The two lots being established will not have a negative impact on the surrounding property or use within the area. The plat will help address existing nonconforming structures on site. Any future platting of this property will be required to meet the city’s development requirements or seek a variance approval for the proposed layout. Variance request triggered by replatting will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis. Staff Report Prepared by the Planning and Codes Department Page 3 of 3 M\Planning\ZBOA- Variances\2026\VAR 09-26\VAR 09-26 Staff Report (1133 N. Bowie St & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St.)  VAR 09-26 LOCATION MAP 1133 N. Bowie St & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St. F This map is for information purposes and may not have been prepared Site Location for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate 1 inch = 200 feet 200' Buffer relative location of property boundaries. The City of Seguin assumes no liability for errors on this map or use of this information. Parcel Printed: 6/22/2026  VAR 09-26 ZONING MAP 1133 N. Bowie St & 1200 Blk of N. Camp St. LI LI NC LI LI LI LI C NC LI C C C NC LI C LI LI C LI C LI C C C C I LI C C LI C C C C C P C C C C C C C R-1 R-1 P C R-1 R-1 P R-1 C R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 C R-1 C R-1 C R-1 R-1 R-1 P R-1 NC C R-1 R-1 C R-1 R-1 R-1 LI R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 C R-1 C C R-1 R-1 P R-1 P C R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 C R-1 R-1 I C C R-1 I R-1 R-1 C C R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 I R-1 C C R-1 C C C R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 C R-1 R-1 C R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 C C R-1 R-1 R-1 C C R-1 R-1 C C R-1 R-1 R-1 C C R-1 R-1 C R-1 Agricultural - Ranch Light Industrial Manufactured Home Park Single Family Residential 1 Zero Lot Lines Commercial Manufactured-Residential Neighborhood Commercial Single Family Residential 2 Corridor Overlay Districts Duplex 1 MultiFamily 1 None Rural Residential Downtown Historical District Duplex 2 MultiFamily 2 Public ROW Industrial MultiFamily 3 Planned Unit Development Suburban Residential F This map is for information purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not Site Location 1 inch = 200 feet represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. The City of Seguin assumes no liability for errors on this map or use of this information. Parcel Printed: 6/22/2026