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File #: 16-4686   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Zoning Commission
On agenda: 9/6/2016
Posting Language: ZONING CASE # Z2016219 (Council District 2): A request for a change in zoning from “R-5" Residential Single-Family District and "MF-25" Multi-Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 7.595 acres out of NCB 10675, located at 3860 East IH-10. Staff recommends Approval, pending Plan Amendment. (Associated Plan Amendment 16062)
Attachments: 1. Z2016219 Location Map
Related files: 16-4393
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DEPARTMENT: Development Services                     

 

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez

                     

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2

 

SUBJECT:

Zoning Case Z2016219

(Associated Plan Amendment 16062)

 

SUMMARY:

Current Zoning:  “R-5" Residential Single-Family District and "MF-25" Low Density Multi-Family District

 

Requested Zoning:  "C-3" Commercial District

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Zoning Commission Hearing Date:  September 6, 2016

 

Case Manager:  Erica Greene, Planner

 

Property Owner:  Childsafe    

 

Applicant:  Childsafe

 

Representative:  Childsafe

 

Location:  3860 East IH-10

 

Legal Description:  7.595 acres out of NCB 10675

 

Total Acreage:  7.595

 

Notices Mailed

Owners of Property within 200 feet:  1

Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet:  None

Applicable Agencies:  None

 

Property Details

Property History:  The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio in 1952 and was previously zoned “A” Single-Family Residence District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous base zoning district converted to the current “R-5” Residential Single-Family District.  A 2009 case, Ordinance #2009-06-18-0535 zoned a portion of the subject property as “MF-25” Low Density Multi-Family District.

                     

Topography:  The property does not include any abnormal physical features such as slope or inclusion in a floodplain.

 

Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses

Direction:  North

Current Base Zoning:  C-3

Current Land Uses:  Vacant Land

 

Direction:  West

Current Base Zoning:  Right-of-Way (ROW)

Current Land Uses:  IH-10

 

Direction:  South

Current Base Zoning:  R-5

Current Land Uses:  Vacant

 

Direction:  East

Current Base Zoning:  R-5                     

Current Land Uses:  MLK Park

 

Overlay and Special District Information:  None

 

Transportation

Thoroughfare:  IH-10

Existing Character:  Freeway

Proposed Changes:  None

 

Public Transit:  The nearest VIA bus route is #4 within walking distance of the subject property.

 

Traffic Impact:  A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does exceed the threshold requirements. 

 

Parking Information:  Service: Professional Office requires a minimum of 1 per 300 sf GFA and a maximum of 1 per 140 sf GFA.

 

ISSUE:

None.

 

ALTERNATIVES:

A denial of the request will result in the subject property retaining the current “R-5" Residential Single-Family District and "MF-25" Multi-Family District.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval, pending Plan Amendment

 

Criteria for Review:  According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.

 

1.  Consistency: 

The property is located within the Eastern Triangle Community Plan, and is currently designated as High Density Residential & Parks and Open Space in the future land use component of the plan.  The requested “C-3” General Commercial base zoning district is consistent not with the future land use designation. The applicant has requested a Plan Amendment to change the land use from High Density Residential & Parks and Open Space to Regional Commercial. Staff and Planning Commission have recommended approval.

 

2.  Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands: 

Staff finds no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request.

 

3.  Suitability as Presently Zoned: 

The current “R-5” and “MF-25” base zoning district are appropriate for the subject property’s location. The requested zoning district of “C-3” is also an appropriate fit that supports the accommodation of growth within this area.

 

4.  Health, Safety and Welfare: 

Staff has found no indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare.

 

5.  Public Policy: 

The rezoning request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective.

 

6.  Size of Tract: 

The subject property totals 7.595 acres in size, which should reasonably accommodate the uses permitted in “C-3” General Commercial District.

 

7.  Other Factors: 

The applicant requests this zoning change to allow for expansion of the existing non-profit advocacy center for children to allow for a parking lot facility on the subject property.