DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016219
(Associated Plan Amendment 16062)
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: “R-5" Residential Single-Family District and "MF-25" Low Density Multi-Family District
Requested Zoning: "C-3" Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 6, 2016
Case Manager: Erica Greene, Planner
Property Owner: Childsafe
Applicant: Childsafe
Representative: Childsafe
Location: 3860 East IH-10
Legal Description: 7.595 acres out of NCB 10675
Total Acreage: 7.595
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 1
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio in 1952 and was previously 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. A 2009 case, Ordinance #2009-06-18-0535 zoned a portion of the subject property as “MF-25” Low Density Multi-Family District.
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: North
Current Base Zoning: C-3
Current Land Uses: Vacant Land
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: Right-of-Way (ROW)
Current Land Uses: IH-10
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: R-5
Current Land Uses: Vacant
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: R-5
Current Land Uses: MLK Park
Overlay and Special District Information: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: IH-10
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: The nearest VIA bus route is #4 within walking distance of the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Service: Professional Office requires a minimum of 1 per 300 sf GFA and a maximum of 1 per 140 sf GFA.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
A denial of the request will result in the subject property retaining the current “R-5" Residential Single-Family District and "MF-25" Multi-Family District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval, pending Plan Amendment
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 Eastern Triangle Community Plan, and is currently designated as High Density Residential & Parks and Open Space in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “C-3” General Commercial base zoning district is consistent not with the future land use designation. The applicant has requested a Plan Amendment to change the land use from High Density Residential & Parks and Open Space to Regional Commercial. Staff and Planning Commission have recommended approval.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff finds no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The current “R-5” and “MF-25” base zoning district are appropriate for the subject property’s location. The requested zoning district of “C-3” is also an appropriate fit that supports the accommodation of growth within this area.
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 rezoning request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property totals 7.595 acres in size, which should reasonably accommodate the uses permitted in “C-3” General Commercial District.
7. Other Factors:
The applicant requests this zoning change to allow for expansion of the existing non-profit advocacy center for children to allow for a parking lot facility on the subject property.