Reserve at Westheimer Variance (Item 87)

The applicant, a second-generation business owner, presented a proposal for sidewalk widening and a buffer, arguing that the requested variance was necessary for business operations and security.

The applicant's builder explained that the proposed improvements meet existing variance approvals for sidewalks and that the requested variance is crucial for maintaining adequate site access and operational flow.

A resident opposed the variance, emphasizing the need for the right-of-way dedication for pedestrian safety, especially near a school, and warning against setting a precedent for waiving city codes.