DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 10
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment PA 2021-11600009
(Associated Zoning Case Z-2021-10700030 CD)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 20, 2010
Current Land Use Category: “Neighborhood Commercial”
Proposed Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: March 24, 2021
Case Manager: Justin Malone, Planner
Property Owner: Ron Ray and Micah Ray
Applicant: Montoya Reed Graham
Representative: Montoya Reed Graham
Location: 3965 Thousand Oaks Drive
Legal Description: Lot 9, Block 51, NCB 17192
Total Acreage: 0.2662
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 9
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Oak Grove Estates Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: San Antonio International Airport
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Thousand Oaks Drive
Existing Character: Arterial
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: There is a VIA bus route within walking distance of the subject property.
Route Served: 502
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: San Antonio International Airport Vicinity Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 20, 2010
Goal I: Protect the quality of life of residents including health, safety, and welfare
Goal II: Encourage economic growth that enhances airport operations and development
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “Neighborhood Commercial”
Description of Land Use Category:
Low intensity uses such as small-scale retail or offices, professional services, convenience retail, and shopfront retail that serve a market equivalent to a neighborhood. Should be located at intersection of collector streets and higher order streets within walking distance of neighborhood residential areas, or along arterials where an existing commercial area is already established. Examples include flower shops, small restaurants, hairstylist or barber shop, or convenience store without gasoline.
Permitted Zoning Districts: NC, C-1, O-1
Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
Description of Land Use Category:
Medium intensity uses that serve two or more neighborhoods. Should be located at nodes on arterials at major intersections or where an existing commercial area has been established. A majority of the ground floor façade should be composed of windows. Off-street parking and loading areas adjacent to residential uses should have buffered landscaping, lighting and signage controls. Examples include cafes, offices, neighborhood groceries or markets, and medical clinics.
Permitted Zoning Districts: NC, C-1, C-2, C-2P, O-1, O-1.5
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification:
“Neighborhood Commercial”
Current Land Use Classification:
Barbershop, Tax Office, Butcher Shop
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification:
“Community Commercial”, “Neighborhood Commercial”
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant Land, Day Care Center
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification:
“Community Commercial”, “Light Industrial”
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant Land, Cement Manufacturer
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification:
“Light Industrial”
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant Land, Cement Manufacturer
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification:
“Neighborhood Commercial”
Current Land Use Classification:
Gas Station
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Proximity to Regional Center/Premium Transit Corridor
The property is not within a regional center nor is it within a Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommendation & Analysis: Staff and Planning Commission (8-2) recommend Approval.
The applicant seeks a Plan Amendment from “Neighborhood Commercial” to “Community Commercial” to allows for slightly more intense commercial development along the major thoroughfare of Thousand Oaks Drive. The proposed land use change to “Community Commercial” provides the applicant the ability to operate an Auto Sales business without needing the higher intensity “Regional Commercial” land use. Additionally, the requested “Community Commercial” is consistent with the adjacent property to the west.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the San Antonio International
Airport Vicinity Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION INFORMATION: Z-2021-10700030 CD
Current Zoning: "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "C-2 CD AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Conditional Use for Motor Vehicle Sales
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: April 6, 2021