DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 8
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2017117
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: “MF-33” Multi- Family District
Requested Zoning: “C-2” Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: April 18, 2017
Case Manager: Nyliah Acosta, Planner
Property Owner: Sint Maarten, LLC
Applicant: Robert P. Braubach
Representative: Robert P. Braubach
Location: 999 Gardendale Street
Legal Description: 2.127 acres out of NCB 14281
Total Acreage: 2.127
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 26
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 1972 and was previously zoned “R-3” Multiple Family Residence District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous base zoning district converted to the current “MF-33” 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: RM-4 PUD
Current Land Uses: Residential Mixed District
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: O-2
Current Land Uses: Office Building
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: C-3
Current Land Uses: Office Building, Apartments, Business Park and Retail Center
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: MF-33
Current Land Uses: Condominiums
Overlay and Special District Information:
None.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Gardendale
Existing Character: Local Road
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA route 534 is within walking distance from the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required. The traffic generated by the proposed development exceeds the threshold requirement.
Parking Information: Office-Minimum vehicle spaces: 1 per 300 sf GFA. Maximum Vehicle Space: 1 per 140 sf GFA.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
A denial of the request will result in the subject property retaining the current base zoning 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 located within the North Sector Plan, and is currently designated as Regional Center in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “C-2” Commercial base zoning district is consistent with the future land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff finds no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request. The applicant proposes to develop the property for “C-2” commercial uses.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The current “MF-33” base zoning district is appropriate for the subject property’s location; however, the proposed “C-2” would still be within character of the surrounding neighborhood, which is currently a mix of commercial and residential uses.
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 as it is consistent with the future land use designation.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property totals 2.127 acres in size, which will reasonably accommodate the uses permitted in “C-2” Commercial District.
7. Other Factors:
None.