DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 9
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2015099
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-5 AHOD" Residential Single Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "C-3 AHOD" General Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: March 03, 2015
Case Manager: Ernest Brown, Planner
Property Owner: Chester & Judith Rose
Applicant: Jerry Doyle
Representative: Terri Rubiola
Location: 106 W. Turbo
Legal Description: Lot 23, NCB 13847
Total Acreage: 0.2324
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 23
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Planning Team: None
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed in 1963, and was originally 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. The subject property was divided in its current configuration in the Airport Industrial Park unrecorded subdivision. It was developed in 1963 with a 4,048 square feet Industrial Flex Building Retail Store.
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: Northeast, Southeast
Current Base Zoning: "R-5"
Current Land Uses: Business Park
Direction: Southwest, Northwest
Current Base Zoning: "R-5", "I-2"
Current Land Uses: Business Park
Overlay and Special District Information: All surrounding properties carry the "AHOD" Airport Hazard Overlay District, due to their proximity to an airport or approach path. The "AHOD" does not restrict permitted uses, but can require additional review of construction plans by both the Development Services Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: West Rhapsody
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial, Type B; one lane each direction with sidewalks on both sides
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: West Turbo, Reverie Lane
Existing Character: Local, Type A; one lane each direction
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: There are no nearby VIA routes to 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: Off-street vehicle parking requirements are typically determined by the type of use and building size.
Minimum Parking Requirement: 1 per 300 square feet Gross Floor Area (GFA) of sales and service area;
Maximum Parking Requirement: 1 per 200 square feet Gross Floor Area (GFA) of sales and service area.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The zoning request is eligible for the Inner City Reinvestment Infill Policy fee waiver. The Development Services Department fees will be reimbursed through grant funding.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Approval
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 San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan and is currently designated as Business Park in the future land use component of the plan. The proposed zoning change does not require a plan amendment. The subject property is fully developed and consistent with the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan and the surrounding land uses.
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.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The existing "R-5" base zoning district is not appropriate for the subject property. The immediate and surrounding properties are within an established Business Park.
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 measures 0.234 acres in size. The subject property is developed with building structure and parking area.
7. Other Factors:
None.