DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 7
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case # Z2015285
(Associated Plan Amendment PA 15079)
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: “R-6 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: “C-2 AHOD” Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: October 6, 2015
Case Manager: Shepard Beamon, Planner
Property Owner: Robert A. Buckhodlt
Applicant: Rohan Ladduwahetti
Representative: Rohan Ladduwahetti
Location: 8750 Bandera Road
Legal Description: 1.975 acres out of NCB 17970
Total Acreage: 1.975
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 33
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Planning Team: Huebner/Leon Creeks Community Plan - 18
Applicable Agencies: Northside I.S.D.
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio on December 30, 1985 (Ordinance # 61607). At that time, the property was zoned “Temp R-1”. Upon the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the zoning was converted to the current “R-6” Residential Single-Family District.
Topography: None.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: C-2, R-6
Current Land Uses: Commercial Strip, Vacant Lot, Single-Family Residences
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: R-6
Current Land Uses: Single Family Residences
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: C-2, R-6
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residences
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: C-3
Current Land Uses: Commercial Strip, Medical Facility, SACU
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Bandera Road
Existing Character: Primary Arterial Type B
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Bresnahan Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: VIA Bus Route 605 has a stop at the intersection of Bresnahan Street and Bandera Road, near the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements
Parking Information:
Retail - Appliance. Minimum Vehicle Spaces: 1 per 400 sf GFA. Maximum Vehicle Spaces: 1 per 200 sf GFA
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present “R-6” zoning district designation.
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 Huebner/Leon Creeks Community Plan and is designated as Medium Density Residential. The requested “C-2” base zoning district is not consistent with the adopted land use designation. The applicant has requested a plan amendment to Community Commercial for consistency.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on surrounding properties in relation to this zoning request.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The existing “R-6” zoning district is not appropriate for the subject property and surrounding areas. The subject property is located on Bandera Road, a primary arterial with high traffic volumes, and is located adjacent to other Commercial zoning, making “C-2” a better suited zoning for the property.
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. The zoning request fulfills the goals of the Huebner/Leon Creeks Community Plan, by promoting new commercial and residential development that is respectful of the primarily residential character of the area.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is 1.975 acres in size, which accommodates the proposed development of an appliance store.
7. Other Factors:
None.