DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 8
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2018264
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Requested Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: August 7, 2018
Case Manager: Kayla Leal, Planner
Property Owner: Audrey Obanion, Tony Greece, and Scott Buchert
Applicant: Seaside Realty, LP
Representative: Brown & Ortiz, PC
Location: 9481 Huebner Road
Legal Description: Northwest 378.32 feet of Lot 12, Block 2, NCB 14702
Total Acreage: 0.868
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 15
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Oakland Estates Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio on December 26, 1972, established by Ordinance 41426. The property was zoned “Temporary R-1” Temporary Residence District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the zoning converted to the current “R-6” base zoning district, established by Ordinance 93881, dated May 3, 2001.
Topography: The subject property is located within the “Transition Zone” for the Edwards Recharge Zone District. It is also located within a Mandatory Detention Area, and a portion toward the rear of the lot is located within the 100 Year Flood Plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: RE, C-2, C-3NA
Current Land Uses: Vacant Lot
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: C-2, C-3NA
Current Land Uses: Vacant Lot, Medical Office
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: C-3NA, C-2
Current Land Uses: Taxidermy, Duplex
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: RE
Current Land Uses: Vacant Lot
Overlay and Special District Information: None.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Huebner Road
Existing Character: Primary Arterial Type A
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: There are a few bus stops within walking distance located on Huebner Road and Floyd Curl Drive along Bus Routes 503 and 522.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is not required.
Parking Information: A Medical Office requires a minimum of one (1) parking space per 400 square feet of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) and a maximum of one (1) parking space per 100 square feet of the GFA.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation. The “R-6” base zoning district permits single-family dwellings (detached) with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 50 feet, foster family home, public and private schools.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
PROXIMITY TO REGIONAL CENTER/PREMIUM TRANSIT CORRIDOR:
The subject property is not located within a Regional Center nor within a half-mile within a Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (11-0) recommend Approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The subject property is located within the Oakland Estates Neighborhood Land Use Plan and is currently designated as “Community Commercial” in the land use component of the plan. The requested “C-2” base zoning district is consistent with the adopted land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has not found evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request. The proposed use is consistent with the established development pattern of the surrounding area. The subject property is directly adjacent to commercial zoning along and across Huebner Road.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The existing “R-6” base zoning district is not appropriate for the surrounding area. The subject property is located along Huebner Road, which is a Primary Arterial, and is located along a commercially-zoned corridor.
4. Health, Safety and Welfare:
Staff has not found any indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare. There is “RE” zoning located behind the subject property, which would trigger a Type “D” buffer yard of 25 feet along the rear property line.
5. Public Policy:
The request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective. The requested zoning is consistent with the future land use designation of the Oakland Estates Neighborhood Land Use Plan.
6. Size of Tract:
The 0.868 acre site is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed development.
7. Other Factors:
None.