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File #: 18-2834   
Type: Plan Amendment
In control: City Council A Session
On agenda: 5/17/2018
Posting Language: PLAN AMENDMENT CASE # 18042 (Council District 5): Ordinance amending the South Central San Antonio Community Plan, a component of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City, by changing the future land use from “Low Density Residential” to “Neighborhood Commercial” on Lot 1, Block 10, NCB 2840, located at 346 Cottonwood Avenue. Staff and Planning Commission recommend Approval. (Associated Zoning Case Z2018131 S)
Attachments: 1. Proposed Location Map, 2. Signed Resolution, 3. Draft Ordinance, 4. Ordinance 2018-05-17-0373
Related files: 18-3039
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DEPARTMENT: Development Services

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 5

SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 18042
(Associated Zoning Case Z2018131)

SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan

Plan Adoption Date: August, 1999

Plan Update History: October, 2005

Current Land Use Category: "Low Density Residential"

Proposed Land Use Category: "Neighborhood Commercial"

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: March 28, 2018

Case Manager: Angela Cardona, Planner

Property Owner: Roberto Valle, Jr.

Applicant: Roberto Valle, Jr.

Representative: Roberto Valle, Jr.

Location: 346 Cottonwood Avenue

Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 10, NCB 2840

Total Acreage: .1791

Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 17
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet:
Applicable Agencies: TxDot

Transportation
Thoroughfare: Interstate 35 Access Road
Existing Character: Collector Street
Proposed Changes: None Known

Thoroughfare: Cottonwood Avenue
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None Known

Public Transit: VIA bus routes # 46 and #246 are within walking distance of the subject property.


ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: August, 1999
Update History: October, 2005
Plan Goals: Encourage a balance of new development and redevelopment of target areas.

Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: "Low Density Residential"
Description of Land Use Category: Low density residential is composed of single-family houses on individual lots. Accessory dwelling units (carriage houses, granny flats, etc.) are allowed however, the roof pitch, siding and window proportions should be identical to the principal residence to maintain community character. Certain non-residential uses, such as schools, places of worship and parks, are appropriate within these areas and...

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