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San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

Boards & Commissions — Tuesday, March 3, 2026
BodySan Antonio, Texas
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateTuesday, March 3, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

All right, good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

0:03

If we could please have our Spanish interpretation services statement.

0:16

Good afternoon, everyone.

0:18

Buenas tardes.

0:19

Las personas could prefer an escuchar esta audiencia in Espanyol, passing por favor a la cabina del lado derecho atrás para que les proporcionemos un apparato de interpretación.

0:29

Muchas gracias.

0:30

Thank you.

0:31

All right.

0:32

My name is John Bustamante, and I am the Chair of the Zoning Commission for the City of San Antonio, as well as the District 5 zoning commissioner.

0:40

The time is 1 o'clock.

0:42

I hereby call this regularly noticed meeting of the City of San Antonio Zoning Commission in the session.

0:49

I like to do roll call by allowing the zoning commissioners to introduce themselves, starting with the Commissioner on my far left.

0:57

Thank you, Chair.

0:57

My name is Rob Sipes, and I represent District 7.

1:04

Thank you.

1:04

Um John Thank you for being Danny Kellum, District 1.

1:12

John Whitsett, District 10.

1:15

Moses Duval, District 9.

1:18

Mia Losef, District 2.

1:21

Kianhoe, District 6.

1:23

Moj Gun Panna, Mayor Oll Appointee.

1:26

Georgie Nohosa, District 3.

1:29

ADP Rodis, District 4.

1:32

Staff is a quorum present.

1:34

Yes, the quorum is present.

1:36

All right.

1:36

Thank you so much.

1:37

Would everyone please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:42

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

1:47

And to the Republic for which it stands.

1:59

All right, thank you.

2:11

She will bring invaluable insight, I'm sure, and we really appreciate you being here.

2:17

I'm happy to be here.

2:19

So prior to beginning our hearing, if staff would please review our meeting format for the benefit of those in the audience.

2:25

Staff, if you would.

2:27

Before I begin, please turn your phones on vibrate or turn them off.

2:31

The zoning commission is an eleven member body appointed by the City Council to make recommendations on zoning cases.

2:37

Upon receiving a recommendation from the Commission, you will have six months, six months from the date of the Commission's recommendation to forward your case to City Council.

2:46

If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please contact your case manager.

2:50

Staff will begin each case with a short presentation of the request.

2:54

Part of the presentation includes a map that shows the area to be considered for rezoning and property within 200 feet of the subject property.

3:01

Check marks will indicate those property owners in favor of the request, and an X will indicate those property owners in opposition.

3:08

Following this presentation and any questions by the Commission, the applicant will present their request.

3:14

For those who have signed up to speak for or against the proposed rezoning, you will be called in the order that you signed up to speak.

3:21

Those in support and opposition will be allowed a maximum of two minutes per speaker, and you are not obligated to utilize the maximum time limitation.

3:30

You will be informed that the two minutes are up.

3:34

For those who would like to give their time to a speaker, that speaker will be allowed a maximum of two people giving their time for a total of six minutes.

3:42

Those giving up their time must be present and signed in to speak, and must announce that when the speaker is going up to the podium that you are yielding your time.

4:01

Thank you.

4:02

All right.

4:02

We will begin with any items that are postponed or withdrawn.

4:07

Items number one is postponed.

4:09

Item number 22 is postponed as well.

4:11

Okay.

4:12

Ladies and gentlemen, if you are here for item number one or item number 22 of those properties on uh Pleasanton Road and West Paluma Boulevard, as well as the property on Pereida Street.

4:25

Uh those items will not be heard today.

4:28

Uh they may be heard at a future meeting, but if they are, you will receive a further notice in the mail.

4:35

Uh so I cannot tell you when those will come back, but you will receive a mail notice uh for those items.

4:42

And if you're here for them, enjoy this rather warm weather.

4:48

Um to our combined hearing number one, if we can have the items listed on that agenda item.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████71%
Procedural█████8%
Community Engagement█████8%
Transportation Safety███5%
Public Engagement███4%
Public Safety█1%
Historic Preservation█1%
Environmental Protection█1%
Affordable Housing█1%
Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

The San Antonio Zoning Commission met on March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, chaired by Commissioner John Bustamante. The meeting covered a consent calendar of routine items, several individual zoning cases, and public comments. Key decisions included approval of multiple rezoning requests, denial of a duplex proposal, and continuances for two items.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved items 4 (as amended to C1), 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, and 21 on a combined hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
  • Item 14 was pulled for individual consideration.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 6 (4131 Kuleba Road): No speakers present.
  • Item 14 (700 block East Myrtle Street): Jim Pletz, representing Sojo Crossing HOA, opposed the project due to traffic congestion, lack of on-site parking, and proximity to residential units. He cited a weekend photo showing heavy parking congestion.
  • Item 19 (continuance hearing): Multiple voicemails were played from residents of Chateau Dijon opposing the proposed four-story, 50-unit condominium at Broadway and Nottingham. Concerns included traffic, loss of privacy, construction noise, safety for elderly residents, and reduced natural light. Speakers included Elaine Dagend, Gary Rain, Gloria Coughlin, Jeff McKittrick, Ken Such, Leslie Gotrow, Linda Cornwell, Maria Teresa Francisca Martinez de Murgia, Marie Dalstrom, Norma Neckerboker, Sarah Benavides Trotman, Tina Turnipseat, Olenka Vale, Ann Schneider, Chris Leek, and Delores Mollish.
  • Item 3 (21607 Rowan Bluff): Multiple neighbors spoke in opposition, citing HOA bylaws, traffic safety, and concerns about setting a precedent for duplexes. Speakers included Antonio Domit, Jamie Holder, Nicholas Brown, Vicky Mangal, and Navin Mangal. The applicant, Philip Latka, defended the project as a family care arrangement for aging parents.
  • Item 9 (519 B Street): Marlene Hawkins from Government Hill Community Association opposed the four-unit duplex, citing inconsistency with the East Side Community Plan's low-density designation and character of the neighborhood.

Discussion Items

  • Item 2 (2031 Hevener Road): Request to change from C2 to C2S for a laundry and dry cleaning self-service use. Staff and SAWS recommended approval. Commissioner Duval questioned the need for individual review versus combined calendar. Motion to approve carried.
  • Item 3 (21607 Rowan Bluff): Request for conditional use for three dwelling units (duplex) on a 2.27-acre lot. Staff recommended approval, but after extensive public opposition and HOA concerns, Commissioner Duval moved to deny. The motion carried 8-3, with Commissioners Losef, Pana, and Chair Bustamante dissenting. The recommendation for denial will go to City Council.
  • Item 5 (305 Heartline): Request amended from C2CD to NC (neighborhood commercial) for a small office. Staff originally recommended denial for record service, but supported the amended request. Motion to approve as amended carried.
  • Item 7 (731 Probant Street & 134 King Rogers Street): Applicant amended to remove the King Rogers parcel, seeking IDZ2 and IDZ1 for an existing building. Staff recommended approval for the Probant Street property and denial for the parking lot. Commissioner Bustamante moved to approve as amended; motion carried.
  • Item 9 (519 B Street): Request for conditional use for four dwelling units. Commissioner Losef moved for a two-week continuance to allow applicant to meet with all neighborhood associations. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Item 10 (7439 West Military Drive): Request for conditional use for manufactured home oversized vehicle sales and storage. Staff recommended denial, but applicant had neighborhood and HOA support. Commissioner Huey moved to approve; motion carried.
  • Item 14 (700 block East Myrtle Street): Request to rezone from I1 to IDZ1 with NC uses. Staff recommended approval; Tobin Hill Community Association supported. Commissioner Kellum moved to approve; motion carried.
  • Item 17 (601 Pruitt Avenue): Request for wireless communication system with reduced setback. Previously heard, new site plan preserved existing residence. Staff recommended approval. Motion carried.
  • Item 20 (3000 block City Base Landing): Request for auto paint and body repair with outside storage screened. Staff recommended denial per Brooks Area plan, but applicant noted Brooks was engaged. Commissioner Hinojosa moved to approve; motion carried.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Items 4 (as amended), 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 approved for recommendation to City Council.
  • Item 2: Approved (C2S for laundry/dry cleaning).
  • Item 3: Denied (recommendation to City Council).
  • Item 5: Approved as amended (to NC).
  • Item 7: Approved as amended (removing 134 King Rogers).
  • Item 9: Continued to March 17, 2026.
  • Item 10: Approved (conditional use for oversized vehicle sales/storage).
  • Item 14: Approved (IDZ1 with NC uses).
  • Item 17: Approved (wireless communication system).
  • Item 20: Approved (auto paint/body repair).
  • Item 19: Continued to March 17, 2026.
  • Item 11: Continued to April 7, 2026.
  • Minutes: Approved with one abstention.
  • Director's Report: Announced that as of April 1, 2026, voicemails will no longer be accepted for public comment.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. If we could please have our Spanish interpretation services statement. Good afternoon, everyone. Buenas tardes. Las personas could prefer an escuchar esta audiencia in Espanyol, passing por favor a la cabina del lado derecho atrás para que les proporcionemos un apparato de interpretación. Muchas gracias. Thank you. All right. My name is John Bustamante, and I am the Chair of the Zoning Commission for the City of San Antonio, as well as the District 5 zoning commissioner. The time is 1 o'clock. I hereby call this regularly noticed meeting of the City of San Antonio Zoning Commission in the session. I like to do roll call by allowing the zoning commissioners to introduce themselves, starting with the Commissioner on my far left. Thank you, Chair. My name is Rob Sipes, and I represent District 7. Thank you. Um John Thank you for being Danny Kellum, District 1. John Whitsett, District 10. Moses Duval, District 9. Mia Losef, District 2. Kianhoe, District 6. Moj Gun Panna, Mayor Oll Appointee. Georgie Nohosa, District 3. ADP Rodis, District 4. Staff is a quorum present. Yes, the quorum is present. All right. Thank you so much. Would everyone please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. All right, thank you. She will bring invaluable insight, I'm sure, and we really appreciate you being here. I'm happy to be here. So prior to beginning our hearing, if staff would please review our meeting format for the benefit of those in the audience. Staff, if you would. Before I begin, please turn your phones on vibrate or turn them off. The zoning commission is an eleven member body appointed by the City Council to make recommendations on zoning cases. Upon receiving a recommendation from the Commission, you will have six months, six months from the date of the Commission's recommendation to forward your case to City Council. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please contact your case manager. Staff will begin each case with a short presentation of the request. Part of the presentation includes a map that shows the area to be considered for rezoning and property within 200 feet of the subject property. Check marks will indicate those property owners in favor of the request, and an X will indicate those property owners in opposition. Following this presentation and any questions by the Commission, the applicant will present their request. For those who have signed up to speak for or against the proposed rezoning, you will be called in the order that you signed up to speak. Those in support and opposition will be allowed a maximum of two minutes per speaker, and you are not obligated to utilize the maximum time limitation. You will be informed that the two minutes are up. For those who would like to give their time to a speaker, that speaker will be allowed a maximum of two people giving their time for a total of six minutes. Those giving up their time must be present and signed in to speak, and must announce that when the speaker is going up to the podium that you are yielding your time. Thank you. All right.

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