DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 2018-900005
(Associated Zoning Case Z-2018-900022)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: August 19, 1999
Plan Update History: October 26, 2005
Current Land Use Category: “Low Density Residential”
Proposed Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: November 28, 2018
Case Manager: Daniel Hazlett, Planner
Property Owner: Hellen Paredes-Rodriguez and Maria Mireya Rodriguez
Applicant: Hellen Paredes-Rodriguez and Maria Mireya Rodriguez
Representative: Hellen Paredes-Rodriguez and Maria Mireya Rodriguez
Location: 746 McCauley Boulevard
Legal Description: Lot 368B and Lot 369, NCB 8735
Total Acreage: 0.424
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 14
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet:
Applicable Agencies: Lackland Air Force Base
Transportation
Thoroughfare: McCauley Boulevard
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None Known
Thoroughfare: Commercial Avenue
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes 46 and 246 are within walking distance of the property.
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: South Central San Antonio Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: August 19, 1999
Update History: October 26, 2005
Plan Goals: Goal: Maintain and build on the old-fashioned neighborhood character of South Central San Antonio.
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 should be centrally located to provide easy accessibility. Low density residential supports the principles of reinforcing existing neighborhoods, and supporting residential growth within walking distance of neighborhood commercial centers and schools. This development should be oriented toward the center of the neighborhoods and away from traffic arterials. The community also recognizes the varying densities historically found in low density residential areas and desires that existing multi-family housing continue with a multifamily use. However, any future conversions of single family residences to densities higher than a duplex are not permitted in low density residential use.
Permitted Zoning Districts: “NP-15”, “NP-10”, “NP-8”, “R-20”, “R-6”, “R-5”, “R-4” and “R-3”
Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
Description of Land Use Category: Community Commercial provides for offices, professional services, and retail uses that are accessible to bicyclists and pedestrians. Community Commercial should be located at nodes on arterials at major intersections or where an existing commercial area has been established. A majority of the ground floor façade should be composed of windows. Parking areas should be located behind the building, with the exception of one row of parking facing the street. Additionally, all off-street parking and loading areas adjacent to residential uses should have buffer landscaping, lighting and signage controls. Community Commercial uses include cafes, offices, restaurants, beauty parlors, neighborhood groceries or markets, shoe repair shops and medical clinics. Community Commercial should be located at nodes at major the intersections of arterials or higher order streets or where an existing commercial area has been established.
Permitted Zoning Districts: “O-1”, “O-1.5”, “NC”, “C-1”, “C-2” and “C-2NA”
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification:
“Low Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residence
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification:
“Low Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residences
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification:
“Low Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residences
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification:
“Public Institutional”
Current Land Use Classification:
Rayburn Elementary
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification:
“Low Density Residential”
Current Land Use:
Apartments
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Proximity to Regional Center/Premium Transit Corridor
The property is not located within a Regional Center, nor is it located within a ½ of a mile of a Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis & Recommendation: Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation of “Neighborhood Commercial”.
The proposed land use amendment from “Low Density Residential” to “Community Commercial” is requested in order to rezone the property from“R-6” Residential Single-Family District to “C-2” Commercial District for a Beauty Salon. The proposed “Community Commercial” is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the South Central San Antonio Community Plan. The plan emphasizes the protection of established neighborhoods. The requested land use amendment is in not in agreement with the plan’s goals. The area is predominately “Low Density Residential”. The requested “Community Commercial” is too intense of a request for the area. The alternate recommendation of “Neighborhood Commercial” will permit up to “C-1” Light Commercial District which permits the use of a Beauty Shop while protecting the neighborhood from more intense commercial uses that are permitted in “Community Commercial”.
Relevant Goals and Objectives of the South Central San Antonio Community Plan:
Goal: Maintain and build on the old-fashioned neighborhood character of South Central San Antonio.
Objective 3: Community Appearance: Enhance the overall community appearance.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Approval of the proposed amendment to the South Central San Antonio Community Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z-2018-900022
Current Zoning: "R-6 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "C-2 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Commercial Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 4, 2018