Commission approves small lot‑depth variance to enable infill on Justin Avenue

The Bridal Planning and Zoning Commission approved planning variance PV26‑261 to permit a 5.15‑foot reduction from the 100‑foot minimum lot depth for a proposed lot on Justin Avenue, yielding a 94.85‑foot depth.

Paige Jackson, staff planner, said the lot is vacant, zoned RD‑5, and bordered by RD‑5 and commercial zoning across Texas Avenue; staff recommended the variance to support appropriate infill and noted the proposed lot width and area meet other RD‑5 minimums. "Staff is recommending approval of this variance request," Jackson said. She added the parcel would be slightly larger than the minimum required area and that staff received no feedback from the 18 mailed notices.

Commissioners discussed parking and the site‑plan review process that would control higher‑intensity uses; a commissioner noted that although the lot is short on depth, the width is above minimum and the request supports revitalization. The motion to approve carried unanimously.