DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) to update Section 35-335 "NCD" Neighborhood Conservation District including amendments to "NCD-6" Mahncke Park Neighborhood Conservation District.
SUMMARY:
Council District 2 initiated a Council Consideration Request (CCR) for Development Services staff to update the Mahncke Park Neighborhood Conservation District.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In March 2017, Council District 2 requested that the City of San Antonio review and update the "NCD-6" Mahncke Park Neighborhood Conservation District. The Governance Committee was briefed on this item on April 20, 2017, and recommended that staff move forward with the community input process to amend the Mahncke Park NCD. On March 19, 2019, Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed revisions. On March 20, 2019, the Comprehensive Plan Committee was briefed and recommended the proposed revisions move forward to City Council for consideration.
ISSUE:
The Mahncke Park NCD was created in 2008. In March 2017, Council District 2 submitted a CCR to amend the Mahncke Park NCD language to ensure guidelines protect the integrity of the design standards of the neighborhood. Since that time, the Mahncke Park neighborhood has experienced significant revitalization and interest from private and public investments resulting in increased awareness in flaws or gaps in the current NCD. Since October 2017, the Development Services Department has met with a Taskforce, comprised of property owners within the neighborhood, to identify areas of the Mahncke Park NCD that need amendments, while ensuring consistency with the character of the neighborhood.
A kickoff meeting was held in October 2017 to introduce the process and expectations of the taskforce members. From February 2018 through December 2018, DSD staff and the Mahncke Park N...
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