DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z-2019-10700075
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "MF-33 H AHOD" Multi-Family Monte Vista Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: “RM-4 H AHOD” Residential Mixed Monte Vista Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District. The existing “AHOD” Airport Hazard Overlay District and “H” Monte Vista Historic District will remain unchanged.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: May 7, 2019
Case Manager: Mary Moralez-Gonzales, Sr. Planner
Property Owner: Multiple
Applicant: City of San Antonio
Representative: City of San Antonio
Location: Multiple addresses bounded by East Hildebrand Avenue to the north, East Hollywood Avenue to the south, Shook Avenue to the east, and McCullough Avenue to the west.
Legal Description: Lots 6-58, Block 1, NCB 6725, Lots 1-38, Block 2, NCB 6726, Lots 1-74, Block 3, NCB 6727, Lots 1-40, Lot 47 and the West 4 Feet of Lot 41, Block 4, NCB 6728
Total Acreage: 17.55
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 156
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 fee: Monte Vista Neighborhood Association, Monte Vista Terrace Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: N/A
Property Details
Property History: The subject area was part of the original 36 square miles of the City’s first boundary and is currently developed with residential uses. The subject property was originally zoned “D” Apartment District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the subject properties were converted to “MF-33” Multi-Family District.
Topography: The property does not include any abnormal physical features such as slope.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: “MF-33” and “C-2”
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential and Commercial
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: “R-5”
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: “R-5”
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: “R-5”
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential
Overlay and Special District Information: All surrounding properties carry the "AHOD" Airport Hazard Overlay District, due to their proximity to an airport or approach path. The "AHOD" does not restrict permitted uses, but can require additional review of construction plans by both the Development Services Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The surrounding properties are located in the Monte Vista Historic District, which was adopted in 1989. Historic districts do not regulate use of the property, but do enforce building exterior design standards meant to maintain the architectural character or cultural significance of the designated area. Building plans and permit applications will be subject to review by the Office of Historic Preservation and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) prior to any permits being issued.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: East Lullwood Avenue and East Rosewood Avenue
Existing Character: Local Roads
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes # 5 and # 204 stop along McCullough Avenue.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. There is no additional traffic generated by the proposed rezoning.
Parking Information: Minimum Requirement: 1 space per dwelling unit for 1 and 2 family developments and 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit for 3, 4 and multi-family developments. Cluster parking is allowed.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The subject properties are not located within any Community, Neighborhood or Sector Plan. Therefore, a finding of consistency is not required.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The properties are zoned “MF-33 “Multi-Family District. The proposed zoning will allow zoning which is more consistent with existing land uses.
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 proposed request meets the San Antonio Comprehensive Plan’s objective of preserving and promoting a variety of housing types that will enhance quality housing within the community.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject area is 17.55 acres in size and accommodates the existing residential uses.
7. Other Factors:
This rezoning request is the result of a City Council Resolution # 2017-11-09-0042R initiated by District 1 in September 2017 and approved on November 9, 2017.
The CCR seeks to match existing single-family uses with the relevant zoning categories.
If the properties remain “MF-33” Multi-Family District, single-family development is allowed in the “MF-33” zoning district, however “MF-33” zoning allows the opportunity for high density residential development in an established single-family neighborhood.