DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 2020-11600037
(Associated Zoning Case 2020-10700134 CD)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Eastern Triangle Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Current Land Use Category: “Low Density Mixed Use"
Proposed Land Use Category: "Community Commercial"
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: July 22, 2020
Case Manager: Victoria Castro, Planner
Property Owner: Samuel Y Araya and Genet Teferi
Applicant: Samuel Y Araya and Genet Teferi
Representative: Samuel Y Araya and Genet Teferi
Location: 2747 Rigsby Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 1A, NCB 10746
Total Acreage: 2.42
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 17
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Commanche Community Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: Martindale Army Airfield Base
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Rigsby Avenue
Existing Character: Primary Arterial A
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Boulder Avenue
Existing Character: Local
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: 43, 44, 67, 251 and 275
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Eastern Triangle Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Plan Goals:
Goal 7: Create a community-wide economic development plan
Objective 7.2: Attract new businesses to the Eastern Triangle.
Goal 8: Expand and Build Thriving Commercial Corridors
Objective 8.1.3: Focus on S. W.W. White and Rigsby as commercial corridors and encourage the establishment of more service industry businesses.
Goal 9: Promote diversification of businesses and services
Objective 9.1: Increase range of family-oriented businesses and services within the Eastern Triangle.
Goal 10: Grow an educated and well-trained local workforce
Objective 10.3: Encourage local job skill programs to diversity employment opportunities as well as matching job skill education with the local job market.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “Low Density Mixed Use"
Description of Land Use Category: Low Density Mixed Use includes a mix of low intensity residential and commercial uses either on adjacent lots or integrated into one structure. The mix of uses within a block or building is to promote walkability and thus all mixed use developments should be designed for the pedestrian in mind. Compatibility between commercial and residential uses is recommended. Monument signs, shared parking located in back or to the rear of the structure, and limited curb cuts are encouraged.
Permitted Zoning Districts: R-6, R-5, R-4, PUD, RM-6, RM-5, RM-4, MF-18, NC,
C-1, TOD, MXD, MPCD, UD, FBZD, & O-1OD,
MXD, MPCD, UD, FBZD1
Land Use Category: "Community Commercial"
Description of Land Use Category: Community Commercial provides for offices, professional services, and retail uses of moderate intensity and impact. Examples of uses include a grocery store, a medical office, music store, shoe store, nursery, or mailing services store. Community Commercial should be located along arterials, preferably at intersections with other arterials or collectors. Community Commercial can serve as an appropriate buffer between low, medium, and high density residential uses, or between an arterial and low density residential.
Permitted Zoning Districts: NC, O-1, O-1.5, C-1, C-2, & C-2P
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification: "Community Commercial"
Current Land Use Classification: “Low Density Mixed Use"
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification: “Low Density Mixed Use” and “Medium Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification: Vacant Land
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification: “Parks Open Space”
Current Land Use Classification: City of San Antonio Bulk Waste
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification: “Neighborhood Commercial”
Current Land Use Classification: Triple R DC Experts Auto Repair, Trac-Work Inc. Railroad Contactor and Vacant Office Building
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification: “Low Density Mixed Use" and “Neighborhood Commercial”
Current Land Use: Vacant Land, Vacant Office / Multi-Family Residences and Single-Family Residences
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Proximity to Regional Center/Premium Transit Corridor
The property is not within a regional center but is within a premium transit corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis & Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval.
The proposed rezoning establishes a new business, which is consistent with a future goal of the Eastern Triangle Community Plan. The proposed land use to Community Commercial is compatible adjacent to the land uses of Low Density Mixed Use and High Density Residential.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the Eastern Triangle Community Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Zoning Case #: 2020-10700134 CD
Current Zoning: "R-5 MLOD-3 MLR-1" Residential Single-Family Martindale Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 1 District
Proposed Zoning: "C-2 CD MLOD-3 MLR-1" Commercial Martindale Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 1 District with a Conditional use to allow for a Vocational Trade School (Outside Storage and Training Area Permitted)
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: July 21, 2020