DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment PA-2021-11600005
(Associated Zoning Case Z2021-10700042)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Government Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: October 2010
Current Land Use Category: "Mixed Use”
Proposed Land Use Category: "Low Density Residential"
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: April 14, 2021
Case Manager: Lorianne Thennes, Planner
Property Owner: Autry Allen
Applicant: Landquest Acquisitions, LLC
Representative: Ariel Lakata
Location: 1622 North Hackberry Street
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 5, NCB 488
Total Acreage: 0.0781 acres
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 33
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: San Antonio Water System
Transportation
Thoroughfare: North Hackberry Street
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial B
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: There is one VIA bus route within walking distance of the subject property.
Route: 20
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Government Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: October 2010
Plan Goals:
“Low Density Residential land use is an appropriate classification for the existing residential core of the area and will promote and protect the existing low density residential uses”
“Low Density Residential Development includes single-family residential Development on individual lots.”
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “Mixed Use”
Description of Land Use Category: Mixed Use allows for a concentrated, well structured, and integrated blend of higher density residential, retail, professional services, office, entertainment, and other land uses. The integration of uses should occur within structures, as well as across the site, with commercial uses situated primarily along the higher order roadways, and on the ground floor level of individual structures. Shared parking located near the rear of the facilities, accessory dwelling and live/work units are encouraged. Mixed Use is preferred along arterials, preferably in a nodal pattern with proximity to a major transit stop or node. Mixed Use exceeding 40 dwelling units per acre should be located on primary arterials or higher order roadways. When placed along a higher order roadway, the mixed use development should decrease in density with distance from the roadway. Building and architectural design of a mixed use development should stress quality, including open space, landscaping, and a safe, attractive, and pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment.
Permitted Zoning Districts: RM-4, RM-5, RM-6, MF-18, MF-25, MF-40, MF-50, NC, C-1, C-2, C-2P, IDZ, TOD, MXD, UD, O-1, O-1.5, FBZD
Land Use Category: “Low Density Residential”
Description of Land Use Category: Low Density Residential Development includes single-family residential Development on individual lots. Recommended development densities in Low Density Residential areas should not exceed 9 dwelling units per acre. The plan acknowledges that medium density uses that have historically existed in the neighborhood can remain; however the conversion of existing single-family homes into medium density units is discouraged. Lower-impact community uses such as schools, religious assemblies, parks and community centers can be included in this category and should be centrally located for convenient neighborhood access.
Permitted Zoning Districts: R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification: “Mixed Use”
Current Land Use Classification: Vacant
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification: “Mixed Use”
Current Land Use Classification: Vacant, parking lot
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification: “Medium Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification: Single-family dwellings
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification: “Mixed Use” and “Neighborhood Commercial”
Current Land Use Classification: Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification: “Mixed Use”
Current Land Use: Water purification company, architect office
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 and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval.
The applicant is seeking a Plan Amendment to “Low Density Residential,” to rezone to “R-3” Residential Single-Family District to develop a single-family dwelling in accordance with the lot size.
The proposed “Low Density Residential” is appropriate for the subject property and would adhere to principles of the Government Hill Neighborhood Plan by being a “single-family residential development on an individual lot.” The proposed land use is consistent the single-family residential uses to the east and south of the subject site.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the Government Hill Neighborhood Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2021-10700042
Current Zoning: "RM-5 AHOD" Residential Mixed Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "R-3 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: April 20, 2021