DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 9
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016179
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District and "I-1 AHOD" General Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "L AHOD" Light Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: July 5, 2016
Case Manager: Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Property Owner: Joeris Family Partnership
Applicant: Joeris Family Partnership
Representative: Kaufman & Killen, Inc.
Location: 11810 & 11814 Jones Maltsberger Road
Legal Description: 2.355 acres of land out of NCB 8644
Total Acreage: 2.355
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 19
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History:
The subject property was annexed by the City of San Antonio on September 25, 1952 and was originally zoned “F” Local Retail District and “I” Business District Upon the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code the previous base zoning districts converted to the current “C-2” Commercial District and “I-1” General Industrial District.
Topography:
A portion of the subject property is within the 100 year flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: I-1, C-3, R-5
Current Land Uses: Office Buildings, Tool Corporation, Athletic Center
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: I-1
Current Land Uses: Soccer League
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: I-1, C-2
Current Land Uses: Vacant Property, ROW Wurzbach Parkway
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: I-1, C-3R
Current Land Uses: Office Buildings, Vacant Lots
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: Jones Maltsberger Road
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type A
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Wurzbach Parkway
Existing Character: Super Arterial Type A
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit:
VIA bus route 648 Stop at Jones Maltsberger Road and Bitters Road.
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: Auto and Light Truck Repair: Minimum vehicle parking spaces 1 per 500 square feet of GFA. Maximum vehicle parking spaces 1 per 375 square feet of GFA.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (10-0) recommend Approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The subject property is located within the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Land Use Plan and is identified as Light Industrial in the future land use component of the plan. The “L” Light Industrial District is consistent with the adopted land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The proposed rezoning to “L” is appropriate for the subject property. The subject property location, next to Jones Maltsberger Road, adjacent to other similar land uses, and the proximity to the airport makes it appropriate for the “L” Light Industrial District.
4. Health, Safety and Welfare:
Staff has found no evidence of likely negative impacts on public health, safety or welfare related to the zoning request.
5. Public Policy:
The request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective. The development of the subject property contributes toward the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan vision of compatibility and purpose of the plan
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is 2.355 acres in size, which accommodates the proposed development with adequate space for parking.
7. Other Factors:
None.