San Antonio Planning Commission Meeting - February 25, 2026

The San Antonio Planning Commission met on February 25, 2026, to consider two plan amendment requests: one for a commercial parking lot on Stonewall Avenue (denied) and one for a retail strip center on Gilbo Road (approved). The meeting also included approval of a consent calendar of routine items. There were no public speakers signed up, but voicemails were received for the consent calendar and the Gilbo Road case.

Consent Calendar

• The commission approved the consent calendar (including items 3, 11, 12, 13 from which Commissioner Bustamante recused himself) by a unanimous roll call vote (8-0). The consent calendar included case number 428 (a plat), for which a voicemail was later played expressing opposition due to unanswered questions. Staff confirmed the plat met code requirements, and the commission declined to reconsider.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 16 (Stonewall Avenue): No signed-up speakers. No voicemails played.
• Item 17 (Gilbo Road): Two voicemails were played in opposition:
  • Daniel Keith (8403 Crooked Pass Street) opposed the rezoning, stating that neighbors had already voted against a satellite in the area and are against a shopping center due to traffic concerns.
  • Luis Sapia (7766 Crooked Road Street) opposed turning the residential lot into commercial, citing existing accidents near the adjacent daycare, unprotected left turns, high traffic volume, speeding, and potential pollution. He also noted uncertainty about the full development plan.

Discussion Items

• Item 16: Plan Amendment at 125 Stonewall Avenue (South Central Community Perimeter Plan)
  • Staff recommended denial. The applicant, Samuel Aguilera Vega, requested a change from low-density residential to community commercial to use the property for parking for an adjacent business and light work. Staff argued the change would create an incompatible land use pattern with nearby single-family residences and that Stonewall Avenue is not a commercial corridor. The applicant stated the land would be used only for parking to reduce street parking and improve sight lines on Flores Street.
  • Commissioners questioned whether parking was already allowed on the street, whether parking enforcement could address current issues, and whether a less intense use might be possible. Commissioner Siegel expressed concern about the impact on the adjacent single-family home and noted that existing fence permits had an outstanding inspection. She stated she would not support the amendment.
• Item 17: Plan Amendment at 8000 Block of Gilbo Road (Northwest Community Perimeter Plan)
  • The applicant, represented by Mia Marie Pugh of Brown and McDonald Law Firm, requested a change from low-density residential to community commercial (to be zoned C2) for a retail strip center (e.g., bookstore, bakery, professional offices). Staff recommended approval, citing consistency with surrounding commercial uses and potential to serve the neighborhood. Braun West Community Improvement Association submitted non-opposition.
  • Commissioners asked about permitted uses (medium intensity commercial, no big-box or bars without further zoning change), whether neighbors to the south had been contacted (only the HOA was contacted), and traffic concerns. Commissioner Garcia noted the property's shape and location made it unsuitable for residential use. Commissioner Prophet commented that buffering and traffic impact analysis would be handled during plating.

Key Outcomes

• Item 16 (Stonewall Avenue): Motion to deny the plan amendment (moved by Commissioner Siegel, seconded by Commissioner Bustamante). Unanimous roll call vote to deny (8-0).
• Item 17 (Gilbo Road): Motion to approve the plan amendment (moved by Commissioner Profit, seconded by Commissioner Orion). Unanimous roll call vote to approve (8-0). The item is next scheduled to go before the Zoning Commission.
• The meeting was adjourned at 2:27 PM.