San Antonio Planning Commission Meeting - January 28, 2026

[Meeting Date: 2026-01-28 | Start Time: 2:04 PM | Adjournment: 2:18 PM]

The San Antonio Planning Commission convened on January 28, 2026, to consider a consent agenda item and two individual rezoning applications. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda (routine approvals) was accepted by a unanimous vote (8-0). The consent agenda excluded items 4 and 6, which were heard individually.

Discussion Items

Item 4 – Amendment of the Area Plan from Mixed‑Use to Commercial at Rigsby Avenue

• Applicant representative Elizabeth Russell requested a plan amendment and rezoning to allow a conditional use for used car sales at a property on Rigsby Avenue. The property is located in the Southeast Area Plan and historically had mixed uses; the applicant argued that the surrounding area remains mixed‑use (commercial, industrial, residential) and that the zoning change would align with historic use. The applicant noted that the property has a large yellow metal building that has stood for 7–8 years or more. The applicant stated there were 10 letters of support from neighbors within 200 feet, as indicated by stickers on the notice responses.
• Staff recommended denial, stating the amendment would remove residential use options from the area.
• The applicant clarified that only light service (oil changes and lubrication) would be permitted, not heavy repairs. During questioning, Commissioner Bustamante asked about support from adjacent properties; staff explained that “palomitas” (stickers) on the notice responses indicated landowner support. The applicant expressed willingness to drop oil‑change services if that would secure approval.
• Motion to approve the amendment was made by Commissioner Sigo and seconded by Commissioner Mylan. The motion passed 8-0 (Commissioners Sigo, Mylan, Sánchez, López, Olet, Bustamante, Profet, and President Peck all voting in favor).

Item 6 – Rezoning from Suburban to General Commercial with Conditional Use for Manufactured Homes (Rayburn Hills)

• Applicant Matthew Gilbert (representing the property owner) initially sought a change from Suburban tier to General Commercial with a conditional use for manufactured homes. Staff found the request inconsistent with the area, noting it would bring higher density than expected and limit adjacent mixed‑use development. The staff offered an alternative recommendation to rezone to Mixed‑Use instead.
• The applicant agreed with the alternative recommendation and stated it would save time.
• No public speakers were signed up.
• Motion to approve the staff’s alternative recommendation for Mixed‑Use was made by Commissioner Profet and seconded by Commissioner Mylan. The motion passed unanimously (8-0).

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda – Approved unanimously.
• Item 4 – Approved 8-0 (amendment to plan and rezoning for used car conditional use).
• Item 6 – Approved 8-0 (rezoning to Mixed‑Use per staff alternative).
• Director’s Report – None.
• Commission Appointments Update – The application window for nomination panel appointments was set to close on the day of the meeting; the commission will review applications soon.
• Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 2:18 PM.