DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 6
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016221
(Associated Plan Amendment 16064)
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "MF-33" Multi-Family District
Requested Zoning: "C-3" General Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 6, 2016
Case Manager: Erica Greene, Planner
Property Owner: CBM, Ltd (Robert Cavender)
Applicant: CBM, Ltd (Robert Cavender)
Representative: Kaufmann & Killen
Location: 7400 West Loop 1604 North
Legal Description: 3.094 acres of land out of NCB 17636
Total Acreage: 3.094
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 1993. A 2011 case (Ordinance 2011-08-04-0637) zoned the subject property as “C-3” General Commercial 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-2
Current Land Uses: Vacant
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: C-3
Current Land Uses: Cavender Buick GMC West Dealership
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: MF-33 and C-3
Current Land Uses: Vacant
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: MF-33
Current Land Uses: Vacant
Overlay and Special District Information: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: West Loop 1604 North
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: There are no VIA bus stops located near the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required. The traffic generated by the proposed development exceeds the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Auto and Vehicle Sales- Minimum Vehicle Spaces: 1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building. Maximum Vehicle Space: 1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
A denial of the request will result in the subject property retaining the current "MF-33" Multi-Family District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (8-0) recommend 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 Northwest Community Plan, and is currently designated as High-Density Residential in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “C-3” General Commercial base zoning district is not consistent with the future land use designation. The applicant has requested a plan amendment to Regional Commercial. Staff and Planning Commission recommend 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:
Both the current “MF-33” Multi-Family District and request zoning district of “C-3” are an appropriate fit that supports the accommodation of growth within the 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 3.094 acres in size, which should reasonably accommodate the uses permitted in “C-3” Light Industrial District.
7. Other Factors:
The applicant proposes motor vehicle sales on the subject property. The adjacent property owned by the same property owner is zoned “C-3” General Commercial District. The request to rezone the subject property will make the land uses more compatible with one another.