Board approves lot‑size variance for 350 Madero, allowing a 3,240 sq ft lot

The San Antonio Board of Adjustment approved a roughly 760‑square‑foot lot‑size variance for 350 Madero Street (BOA2610300174), permitting a lot size of 3,240 square feet where the Unified Development Code requires 4,000 square feet. Applicant Hedera Hernandez told the board the proposed one‑bedroom, one‑bath dwelling (about 600 square feet with a rooftop deck) would improve the neighborhood and that renderings were provided to illustrate design intent.

Commissioners asked staff about substandard‑lot pathways and whether a larger, area rezoning would be a better long‑term solution; staff noted mass rezoning is possible but typically initiated by property owners and council districts. Commissioner Mann suggested the city proactively identify clustered substandard lots for rezoning, and the board ultimately supported the variance as narrowly tailored to allow reasonable residential development on an established platted lot. Staff reported 37 notices mailed with no responses. The motion carried with commissioners concurring the relief maintains neighborhood character while enabling redevelopment.

The applicant will proceed with building permit review; staff reiterated rooftop decks and any second‑story elements must comply with UDC limits.