DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 16047
(Associated Zoning Case Z2016172)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Midtown Neighborhoods Plan
Plan Adoption Date: November 9, 2005
Current Land Use Category: Low Density Residential
Proposed Land Use Category: Medium Density Residential
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: June 22, 2016
Case Manager: Mary Moralez-Gonzales, Planner
Property Owner: Ronald and Carla Bird
Applicant: Ronald and Carla Bird
Representative: Ronald and Carla Bird
Location: 1410-1416 Capitol, 1140-1142 West Lullwood and 1147 West Rosewood
Legal Description: 0.386 acres out of NCB 3110
Total Acreage: 0.386
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 25
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Beacon Hill Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: San Antonio Aviation Department
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Capitol Avenue
Existing Character: Local Road
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Lullwood Avenue
Existing Character: Local Road
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Rosewood Avenue
Existing Character: Local Road
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: The nearest VIA bus route is #509 which stops at the intersection of West Hildebrand Avenue and Capitol Avenue to the north of the property.
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Midtown Neighborhoods Plan
Plan Adoption Date: November 9, 2005
Plan Goals: Goal 2: Housing: Preserve and revitalize the neighborhoods’ unique mix of quality housing.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Residential: Low Density Residential uses include single-family houses on individual lots. Low Density Residential uses also can include a limited number of duplexes and granny flats or garage apartments. For example, a single-family house with a garage apartment is allowed under this category. A duplex also is acceptable. However, a duplex and a granny flat on one lot is not considered to be a Low Density Residential use.
Permitted Zoning Districts: R-4, R-5, R-6, NP-8, NP-10, NP-15, and UD
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Medium Density Residential: Medium Density Residential uses include three-and four-unit family dwellings and townhouses. Low Density Residential uses also can be found within this classification. In areas identified as Medium Density Residential, the neighborhoods support additional density in the larger structures while conserving the existing housing stock and maintaining the buildings’ architectural character. For example, maintaining one doorway on the primary façade would be one way of maintaining the architectural character of a building.
Permitted Zoning Districts: R-3, R-4, RM-4, RM-5, RM-6, MF-18 and UD
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Residential Use
North
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Residential Use
East
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Residential Use
South
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Residential Use
West
Future Land Use Classification
Light Industrial
Current Use
Light Industrial Use
Land Use Analysis
The applicant requests this plan amendment and associated zoning change in order to pursue future subdivision of the property. The property currently has 3 homes on two lots and the applicant proposes subdividing into 5 separate lots, each with one home. The proposed lot sizes will not be less than 1250 square feet which is the minimum required lot size required for “IDZ” base zoning. The proposed amendment to Medium Density Residential land use classification will provide additional residential stock within the Midtown Neighborhoods Plan and meet the plan’s goal of preserving and revitalizing the neighborhoods’ unique mix of quality housing.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment to the Midtown Neighborhoods Plan.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Defer the application to a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. The proposed amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential land use classification will meet the goal of the Midtown Neighborhoods Plan of providing additional housing stock and preserving and revitalizing the neighborhoods’ unique mix of quality housing.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2016172
Current Zoning: "RM-4 NCD-5 AHOD" Mixed Residential Beacon Hill Neighborhood Conservation Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "IDZ NCD-5 AHOD" Infill Development Zone Beacon Hill Neighborhood Conservation Airport Hazard Overlay District for Five (5) Single-Family Residential Units.
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: July 5, 2016