DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z-2018-900060
(Associated Plan Amendment 2018-900017)
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-5" Residential Single-Family District
Requested Zoning: "C-3NA" General Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 18, 2018
Case Manager: Daniel Hazlett, Planner
Property Owner: City of San Antonio
Applicant: City of San Antonio
Representative: City of San Antonio
Location: 1463 South W.W. White Road
Legal Description: the south 146.1 feet of the north 282 feet of Lot Track A, NCB 10739
Total Acreage: 0.9452
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 14
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: Texas Department of Transportation
Property Details
Property History: The property was annexed into the City of San Antonio and zoned “A” Residence District by Ordinance 18115, dated September 25, 1952. The property converted from “A” to the current “R-5” Residential Single-Family District with the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code (UDC), established by Ordinance 93881, on May 3, 2001.
Topography: The property does not include any abnormal physical features such as slope or incursion in a flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: “C-3NA”
Current Land Uses: Accu-Aire Mechanical
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: “R-5”, “C-3”, “C-2”
Current Land Uses: Church, Vacant Commercial, Single-Family Residence
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: “C-2”
Current Land Uses: Carwash
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: “R-5”
Current Land Uses: Church
Overlay and Special District Information:
None.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: South W.W. White Road
Existing Character: Primary Arterial
Proposed Changes: None Knwon
Thoroughfare: Holmgreen Road
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes 28 and 551 are within walking distance of the property.
Traffic Impact: A TIA report may be required. More information is needed in order to make a determination.
Parking Information:
The minimum parking required will be dependent on the commercial use.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designations of “R-5” Residential Single-Family District. The “R-5” base zoning permits single-family dwellings (detached) with a minimum lot size of 5,000 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 property is not located within a Regional Center. The property is located within a ½ of a mile of the Looper Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (10-0) recommend Approval, pending the Plan Amendment.
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 Eastern Triangle Community Plan and is currently designated as “High Density Mixed Use” in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “C-3NA” base zoning district is not consistent with the future land use designation. The applicant is requesting a land use amendment from “High Density Mixed Use” to “Regional Commercial” to accommodate the proposed rezoning. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff finds no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request. The majority of the properties along S. WW White Road carry “C-2” and “C-3” base zoning districts.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The current “R-5” base zoning is not an appropriate base zoning for the property due to its location along South W.W. White Road, a primary arterial. The requested “C-3NA” base zoning is more consistent with the current development of 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 property is located within the Eastern Triangle Community Plan and requested rezoning from “R-5” to “C-3NA” is generally consistent with the goals and objectives of the plan. The plan underscores the desire to attract and retain businesses, services and retail establishments to the area. The commercial portion of the property will be located along South W.W. White Road, a primary arterial. Commercial uses are prevalent along South W.W. White Road.
Relevant Goals and Objectives of the Eastern Triangle Community Plan:
Objective 7.2: Attract new businesses to the Eastern Triangle
Goal 8: Expand and Build Thriving Commercial Corridors
8.1.6. Promote community-oriented businesses along the Loop 410-Access Road
Goal 9: Promote Diversification of Businesses and Services Objective
9.1: Increase the range of family-oriented businesses and services within the Eastern Triangle
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is 0.9452 of an acre, which could accommodate a multitude of commercial uses.
7. Other Factors:
The property is owned by the City of San Antonio and previously was used as a Fire Station. The city built a new Fire Station on the other side of South W.W. White Road and is now in the process of selling the property to the adjacent property owner. The proposed rezoning would be consistent with the adjacent property.