DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 8
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z-2019-10700109
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: “C-3” General Commercial District
Requested Zoning: “MF-40” Multi-Family District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: May 21, 2019
Case Manager: Mirko Maravi, Planner
Property Owner: City of San Antonio
Applicant: Franklin Development Properties, LTD.
Representative: Franklin Development Properties, LTD.
Location: 3830 Parkdale Street
Legal Description: Lot P-71B and Lot P-111, NCB 14445
Total Acreage: 7.1
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 15
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None.
Applicable Agencies: None.
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio by Ordinance 41427, dated December 26, 1972 as a Temporary “R-1” Single Family Residence District. The property was rezoned by Ordinance 59017, dated July 12, 1984 from Temporary “R-1” Single Family Residence District to “B-3” Business District. Under the 2001 Unified Development Code, established by Ordinance 93881, dated May, 03, 2001, the property zoned “B-3” Business District converted to the current “C-3” General Commercial District.
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-3”
Current Land Uses: Optometry School
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: “C-2”
Current Land Uses: Apartments
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: “C-3”
Current Land Uses: Apartments
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: “MF-33”
Current Land Uses: Apartments
Overlay and Special District Information: None.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Parkdale
Existing Character: Local
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes are within walking distance of the subject property.
Routes Served: 534
Traffic Impact: Building not occupied within past year. TIA study required.
Parking Information: The minimum parking requirement for a multi-family dwelling is 1.5 spaces per unit.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation of “C-3”. "C-3" districts are designed to provide for more intensive commercial uses than those located within the "NC," "C-1," "C-2" or "C-3" zoning districts. "C-3" uses are typically characterized as community and regional shopping centers, power centers and/or assembly of similar uses into a single complex under either single ownership or the structure of a property owners or condominium styled organization. "C-3" districts should incorporate shared internal circulation and limited curb cuts to arterial streets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
PROXIMITY TO REGIONAL CENTER/PREMIUM TRANSIT CORRIDOR:
The subject property is within the Medical Center Regional Center and not located within the Premium Transit Corridor.
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 property is located within the North Sector Plan and is currently designated as “Mixed Use Center” in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “MF-40” base zoning district is consistent with the future land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff does not find evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The current “C-3” General Commercial District is an appropriate zoning for the property and surrounding area. The proposed “MF-40” Multifamily District is appropriate in the medical center and is consistent with the “MF-33” across the street on Datapoint.
4. Health, Safety and Welfare:
Staff has not found indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare.
5. Public Policy:
The proposed rezoning does not appear to conflict with the following goals, principles, and objectives of the North Sector Plan:
Goal HOU-2 High density housing is developed near post-secondary education facilities, principal and arterial transportation routes, and major employment areas.
HOU-2.1 Focus high density residential near activity centers.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is 7.1 acres, which could reasonably accommodate multi-family uses.
7. Other Factors:
None.