DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016245
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "MHP AHOD" Manufactured Housing Park Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: October 4, 2016
Case Manager: Erica Greene, Planner
Property Owner: Woodlake MHC, LLC
Applicant: Scott Roberts
Representative: Jeff Tondre, P.E.
Location: 7000 Block of Woodlake Pkwy
Legal Description: 4.189 acres out of NCB 15894
Total Acreage: 4.189
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 5
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 “Temporary R-1” Single-Family Residence District. A 1987 case zoned the subject property as “R-6” Townhouse Residence District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous base zoning district converted to the current “R-6” Residential Single-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: R-6
Current Land Uses: Manufactured Homes
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: R-4
Current Land Uses: Vacant Lot
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: R-4
Current Land Uses: Vacant Lot
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: R-4
Current Land Uses: Residential Single-Family
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: Woodlake Parkway
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Gibbs Sprawl
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: The nearest VIA bus route is #629 within walking distance of the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Dwelling: Manufactured Homes require a minimum of 1 per unit.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
A denial of the request will result in the subject property retaining the current "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The property is not located within a Sector or Community Plan. A finding of consistency is not required.
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-6” base zoning districts are appropriate for the subject property’s location. The requested zoning district of “MHP” is also appropriate for the subject property’s location
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 4.189 acres in size, which should reasonably accommodate the uses permitted in “MHP” Manufactured Housing Park District.
7. Other Factors:
The applicant proposes manufactured homes on the subject property. The subject’s location on the corner of Woodlake Parkway and Gibbs Sprawl Road surrounded by an existing manufactured homes community and single-family housing make the requested zoning change appropriate. The request to rezone the subject property is a compatible land use for the area.