COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3 & 4
SUBJECT:
S18-002 Street Name Change of Verano Parkway to Jaguar Parkway
SUMMARY:
Street Name Change Case S18-002 (Districts 3 & 4): A resolution recommending approval to change Verano Parkway to Jaguar Parkway, between S Zarzamora and Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Texas A&M University System, at the request of the Texas Legislature, began construction on the Texas A&M, San Antonio campus in May of 2010 on what will eventually be a 580-acre site on the city's South Side, an area that has historically been underserved in higher education. The University plans to have enrollment of 25,000 students by 2025, with future capacity up to 100,000 students for San Antonio and the surrounding community.
Texas A&M San Antonio, in order to increase enthusiasm within the student body and develop a permanent presence within the community, directed Todd Mocabee, Director of Construction and Facilities to submit the request to change Verano Parkway to Jaguar Parkway, in honor of the University's mascot. The change will help promote the Texas A&M, San Antonio Jaguars now and in the future.
Community Meeting Date: June, 19, 2018 held at Texas A&M, San Antonio
- 2 Notices mailed to property owners abutting the segment of the street proposed street name change.
- 0 Notices mailed to Neighborhood Associations.
- 1 member of the community attended the meeting. 1 in favor and 0 in opposition.
On May 16, 2018, Historic Design Review Commission determined consideration was not applicable.
Planning Commission Public Hearing and Notification: July 11, 2018
- 2 Notices mailed to property owners abutting the segment of the street being proposed for the street name change.
- 0 Notices mailed to Neighborhood Associations.
- 1 member of the community attended the meeting. 1 in favor and 0 in opposition.
Analysis:
This street name change was processed in accordance with Chapter 6 Section 672(c)(1) & (4) of th...
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