DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 15067
(Associated Zoning Case Z2015241)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: August 19, 1999
Current Land Use Category: Low Density Residential
Proposed Land Use Category: Medium Density Residential
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: July 22, 2015
Case Manager: Robert C. Acosta, Planner
Property Owner: John E. Gonzales
Applicant: John E. Gonzales
Representative: John E. Gonzales
Location: Approximately 0.8586 acres of land being Lot 83, Block 2 in NCB 7906 and Lot S IRR 293.48 FT of 1 & 2 in NCB 7724 located at 186 Bristol Street
Total Acreage: 0.8586
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 40
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Planning Team: 15
Applicable Agencies: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Bristol Avenue
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Flores Street
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type B
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Southcross Street
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type B
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Compton Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit:
There is a VIA bus stop at the corner of Bristol Avenue and South Flores Street.
ISSUE:
Plan Adoption Date: August 19, 1999
Update History: December 6, 2007
Pg. 9 Neighborhood Development
Maintain and build on the old-fashioned neighborhood character of South Central San Antonio.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Residential: This category allows for low density, single-family residential homes on individual lots. Growth under this category of land use should be oriented away from rights of way with high traffic frequencies, centralized to the core of neighborhoods, and ideally be within walking distance of elementary schools, and neighborhood commercial uses. Certain small to medium scale lower impact community oriented uses such as churches, parks, and open space may also be encouraged in this category.
Example Zoning Districts:
R-4, R-6, R-5, NP-8, NP-10, NP-15, and UD
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Medium Density Residential: Medium density residential mainly includes single-family houses on individual lots, however, zero-lot line configurations, duplexes, triplexes fourplexes, and townhomes may be found within this classification. Detached and attached accessory dwelling units such as granny flats and garage apartments are allowed when located on the same lot as the principal residence.
Example Zoning Districts:
R-3, R-4, RM-4, RM-5, RM-6, MF-18, UD
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Home
North
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
East
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
South
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
West
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential and Mixed Use
Current Use
Single-Family Residences and Commercial Uses
LAND USE ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests this plan amendment and associated zoning change in order to construct a multi-family facility on the subject property. The subject property is located in an area that is predominately single family residential in character on the north, south, east and west. The South Central San Antonio Community Plan designates the properties to the north, south, east, and west as Low Density Residential land use. The request for Medium Density Residential land use would allow for development that is not consistent with the surrounding properties and would significantly alter the development pattern of the area. The requested change would not be in support of the goals of the South Central San Antonio Community Plan that encourage housing development that is compatible with the character of the community.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the South Central San Antonio Community Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial. The request for Medium Density Residential land use would allow for development that is not consistent with the surrounding properties and would significantly alter the development pattern of the area. The requested change would not be in support of the goals of the South Central San Antonio Community Plan that encourage housing development that is compatible with the character of the community.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Denial (9-0).
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2015241
Current Zoning: "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: “MF-18 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: August 4, 2015
Zoning Commission Recommendation: Denial