DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 3
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 15077
(Associated Zoning Case Number Z2015273)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: August 19, 1999
Current Land Use Category: Parks / Open Space
Proposed Land Use Category: High Density Residential
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: September 9, 2015
Case Manager: Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Property Owner: Archdiocese of San Antonio
Applicant: 210 Development Group, LCC
Representative: Big Red Dog Engineering
Location: Approximately 6.094 acres of land out of NCB 3975, located at the 200 Block of East Mitchell Street
Total Acreage: 6.094
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 47
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Roosevelt Park
Planning Team: South Central Team - 15
Applicable Agencies: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Mitchell Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Felisa Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Kalteyer Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Mission Road
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit:
There is a VIA bust Stop (route 42), located at the intersection of Mitchell Street at Kalteyer Street, adjacent to the subject property.
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: August 19, 1999
Update History: November 10, 2005 & December 6, 2007
Goal: Distribute land uses to meet the physical, social, cultural, economic, and energy needs of present and future populations.
Strategy HOU-1.1: Encourage patterns of development that provide the full range of housing choices and promote a sense of community, urban vitality, and efficient provision of infrastructure.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Parks/Open Space: Parks / Open Space includes both public and private lands available for active use (playgrounds, athletic fields) or environment (trails, greenbelts, plazas, courtyards) or environmental protection (natural areas, urban forests, wetlands)
Example Zoning Districts:
None
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
High Density Residential: High-density residential uses include apartments with more than four dwelling units on an individual lot. All residential uses can be found within this classification. High density residential provides for compact development consisting for the full range of residential types, including apartments, condominiums and assisting living facilities, High density residential is typical located along or near major arterials or collectors. This classification may be used as a transitional buffer between lower density residential uses and non-residential uses. High density residential uses should be located in a manner that does not route traffic though other residential uses.
Example Zoning Districts:
R-6, R-4, R-3, RM-6, RM-5, RM-4, MF-18, MF-25, MF-33, MF-40, MF-50, MF-65
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Parks/Open Space
Current Use
Abandoned Saint John Seminary
North
Future Land Use Classification
Public/Institutional, Business Park, Mixed Use
Current Use
Juvenile Detention Center, Gas Station, Auto shop, meat packaging plant
East
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use
Current Use
Vacant Lots, Single-Family Homes, Bar, Motel
South
Future Land Use Classification
Parks/Open Space, Low Density Residential
Current Use
Vacant Lots, Single-Family Home
West
Future Land Use Classification
Parks/Open Space, Low Density Residential, Public/Institutional
Current Use
Mission Concepcion, Gas Station, Social Service Institution, Park, Multi-Family, Single-Family
LAND USE ANALYSIS:
The proposed Plan Amendment to High Density Residential will provide for an array of housing choices for the South Central Community. The applicant requests this Plan Amendment change to High Density Residential land use classification in order to redevelop the abandoned Saint John Seminary into apartments. The proposed redevelopment may be used as a transitional buffer between lower density residential uses and the Juvenile Detention Center, the Social Service Institution, and other high intensive uses within the area. The redevelopment is located fronting Mitchell Street and it is located in a manner that does not direct traffic though other residential uses. The redevelopment plans were already approved by the Office of Historic Preservation. The proposed development offers to rehab the existing buildings with additional new construction. The proposed development meets the housing priority, values, and goals of the South Central San Antonio Community Plan.
The proposed Plan Amendment to “High Density Residential” will provide support and encourage patterns of development that provide the full range of housing choices and promote a sense of community, urban vitality, and efficient provision of infrastructure. The development of the subject property with the “High Density Residential” use classification will contribute toward the South Central San Antonio Community Plan’s vision of compatibility by not significantly altering the existing development pattern The proposed change is not anticipated to pose any negative impact on adjacent neighboring uses or adversely affect any recreational amenities in the area.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment to the South Sector Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval. The proposed amendment to High Density Residential will provide for the development of housing in the area.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2015273
Current Zoning: "R-6 H RIO-4 MPOD-1 AHOD” Residential Single-Family Mission Historic River Improvement Overlay Concepción Mission Protection Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District and “C-2 H RIO-4 MPOD-1 AHOD" Commercial Mission Historic River Improvement Overlay Concepción Mission Protection Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District and “R-6 H MPOD-1 AHOD,” Residential Single-Family Mission Historic Concepción Mission Protection Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District Proposed Zoning: "MF-33 H RIO-4 MPOD-1 AHOD" Multi-Family Mission Historic River Improvement Overlay Concepción Mission Protection Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District (on 5.4552 acres) and “MF-33 H MPOD-1 AHOD” Multi-Family Mission Historic Concepción Mission Protection Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District (on 0.6388 acres)
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 15, 2015