DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 10
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2018124
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "I-1 AHOD" General Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "C-3 AHOD" General Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: March 20, 2018
Case Manager: Angela Cardona, Planner
Property Owner: Inelda Garza Hazelwood
Applicant: Abel Torres
Representative: Charles Hazelwood
Location: 9906 Iota Drive
Legal Description: The Northwest 409.56 feet of Lot 10, Block 1, NCB 16862
Total Acreage: 1.83
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 14
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Steeple Chase Condominium Homeowners Association
Applicable Agencies: None.
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed on December 26, 1972 (Ordinance 41430) and was zoned “I-1” Light Industry District. The property remains “I-1”.
Topography: The property does not include any abnormal physical features such as slope or inclusion in a flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: “I-1”
Current Land Uses: Construction Warehouse, Industrial Park
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: “C-2” and “MF-33”
Current Land Uses: Apartments
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: “I-1” and “MF-33”
Current Land Uses: Industrial Park and Apartments
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: “I-1” and “I-2”
Current Land Uses: Auto-Brokers and Parking Lot
Overlay and Special District Information: The subject property is located within the “AHOD” Airport Hazard Overlay District. The “AHOD” does not restrict permitted uses, but may require additional review by both the Federal Aviation Administration and Development Services Department.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Nacodoches Road
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial A
Proposed Changes: None Known.
Thoroughfare: Iota Drive
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None Known.
Public Transit: The nearest VIA bus route is the #10 and #14 and are less than a half mile in distance of the subject property.
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: Parking requirements are determined by use. Commercial uses require a minimum vehicle space of 1.5 per 300 GFA and a maximum of 1 per 200 GFA.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
A denial of the request will result in the subject property retaining the current base zoning district. The current “I-1”General Industrial District accommodates areas of heavy and concentrated fabrication and manufacturing and industrial uses which are suitable based on the character of adjacent development. Examples of permitted uses: auto & light truck auction, truck stop, abrasives manufacturing, food & drug manufacturing, sand
& gravel storage & sales, outdoor flea market, manufactured homes/oversized vehicles sales, service and storage.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
PROXIMITY TO REGIONAL CENTER/PREMIUM TRANSIT CORRIDOR:
The subject property does not fall within proximity to a Regional Center and is not within proximity to a Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (9-0) recommend 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 San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan and is currently designated as “Light Industrial”. The request for “C-3” base zoning district is consistent with the adopted future land use plan and compatible with adjoining uses.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff finds no likely adverse impact on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change because the request is an ancillary use to the existing industrial uses in the surrounding area.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The current “I-1” base zoning is appropriate for the area, as the surrounding uses are generally industrial. The request for the “C-3” zoning will allow for an addition and expansion of commercial uses to 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 as the request for “C-3” is consistent with the surrounding land uses.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property totals 1.83 acres size, which should reasonably accommodate uses permitted in “C-3” Commercial.
7. Other Factors:
None.