DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 10
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2015216 ERZD
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6 ERZD" Residential Single-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District
Requested Zoning: "C-2 ERZD" Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: August 18, 2015
Case Manager: Mary Moralez-Gonzales, Planner
Property Owner: June Boldt
Applicant: Drash Consultants
Representative: Richard O'Neil, Attorney at Law
Location: 17205 Jones Maltsberger Road
Legal Description: Approximately 12.844 acres out of NCB 17225
Total Acreage: 12.844
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 10
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Planning Team: San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Land Use Plan - (No Planning Team)
Applicable Agencies: San Antonio Aviation Department, San Antonio Water System
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio in 1985 and was originally zoned “R-1 Temporary” Single-Family Residential District. Upon approval of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the “R-1” zoning converted to the current “R-6” Residential Single-Family zoning.
Topography: The subject property does not include any abnormal physical features such as significant slope or inclusion in a flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: None
Current Land Uses: Freeway
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: C-2 and C-2NA
Current Land Uses: Vacant Land and Church
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: NP-10
Current Land Uses: Public School and Vacant Land
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: C-2
Current Land Uses: Office Building
Overlay and Special District Information: All surrounding properties carry the "ERZD" Edwards Recharge Zone District. The "ERZD" does restrict permitted uses, due to the environmentally sensitive nature of the recharge zone. Per Chapter 34 of the City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances, the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and City of San Antonio departments share regulatory jurisdiction over development within the “ERZD”.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Jones Maltsberger Road
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type B, no sidewalks
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Loop 1604
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit:
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Off-street vehicle parking requirements are typically determined by the type of use and building size. The zoning application refers to an office and commercial development with a small office building to be constructed initially. Therefore, accurate parking requirements for the subject property cannot be determined at this time.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the zoning request will result in the subject property retaining the “R-6” Residential Single-Family base zoning.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (9-0) recommend Approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The subject property is located within the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Land Use Plan and is identified as Community Commercial in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “C-2” Commercial District base zoning is consistent with the adopted land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request. The adjacent tracts of land are zoned “C-2” Commercial District and “C-2NA” Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The requested “C-2” Commercial District base zoning is appropriate for the subject property and will not have any negative effects on the future development.
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 request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is approximately 12.844 acres in size, which should be able to reasonably accommodate the proposed development with adequate space for parking.
7. Other Factors:
San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) staff recommends approval of the proposed zoning request. Should the City Council rezone the property, SAWS recommends that the impervious cover shall not exceed 65% on the site.