San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

This is a meeting of the San Antonio Zoning Commission held on March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, presided over by President John Bustamante. Commissioners from all 10 districts were present (quorum achieved). The meeting covered consent agenda items, individual zoning cases, public comments (including voicemails), and postponed items. The meeting adjourned at 4:14 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Items approved on consent (4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21) were all routine rezonings with no opposition or with neighborhood association support. Item 6 (1516 Rita Ave, C2 to C2 CD for auto sales/services) and Item 14 (East Myrtle St) were initially on consent but had public comment; Item 14 was pulled to individual discussion. The consent motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 6 (Rita Ave): Jim Platt (1128 East Euclid) opposed the project directly across from his complex (SoJo Crossing, 27 units). He cited traffic congestion on Euclid/Myrtle, lack of parking, and proposed a restaurant/bar/offices too close to residences.
• Item 14 (Myrtle St): Jim Platt also testified against the IDZ1 to NC rezoning, citing existing parking and traffic issues, especially on Euclid Street, and potential harm to the residential character.
• Item 19 (Broadway condo): Over a dozen voicemails from Chateau Dijon residents (Elaine Begin, Jerry Rain, Gloria Kaufman, Jeff McCentric, Kim Such, Leslie Deoutshow, Linda Cornwell, Maria Teresa Martinez, Marie Dodge Graham, Norma Nickel Walker, Sarah Benavides, Tina Turn, Elena Caber, Ayn Schneider, Barbara Allen, Barbara Elkson, Chris Lee, Dolores Mullish) all strongly opposed the 4-story, ~50-unit condo at Broadway and Nottinghill. Concerns: loss of privacy, natural light, construction noise/dust, increased traffic, safety for elderly/disabled pedestrians, impact on community pool and tennis courts, and inconsistency with the neighborhood scale.
• Item 3 (Rowan Bluff duplex): Neighbors Antonio Domingue, Jimmy Holder, Nicholas Brown, Vicky Mangald (on behalf of Cabala Creek HOA), and Nate Mangle spoke against the rezoning to allow a duplex (three units). They argued it would set a precedent, increase density, worsen traffic on a single-access road, lack sidewalks, and that the applicant misrepresented the scope to the HOA.
• Item 10 (B Street): Merlen Hawkins (Government Hill Community Association) opposed, stating the project of four units was inconsistent with the East Side Community Plan calling for low-density residential.

Discussion Items

• Item 2 (Huebner Rd – Laundry): Request to rezone C2 to C2S for a self-service laundry in an existing shopping center. No public comment. Staff recommended approval. Commissioners noted it was an existing building with no adverse impacts. Vote: unanimous approval.
• Item 3 (Rowan Bluff – Duplex): Request from R6 to PUD R6 CD for three units (existing house plus two ADUs) for family care. Strong neighborhood opposition. Commissioner Duval moved to recommend denial after noting the HOA’s lack of support and concerns about density and precedent. Motion passed 8-3 (Duval, P. Rodriguez, Kellum, Hinojosa, Huey, Saibes, Kelly, Witset in favor; Lopez, Pana, Bustamante opposed). Recommendation to City Council: deny.
• Item 5 (Portline Ave – Commercial): Request from MF33 with C2 to NC (neighborhood commercial) for a small office. Applicant amended from earlier truck service. Staff recommended approval after amendment. Vote: unanimous.
• Item 7 (ProBand & Broadway): Request from IDZ1 to R6 and C2 for a small store and two rentals. Applicant amended to remove one parcel. Staff recommended approval. Vote: unanimous.
• Item 10 (B Street – Four Units): Request for R6 CD with conditional use for four duplex units. Two neighborhood associations had conflicting positions (Government Hill Alliance supported, Government Hill Tomorrow opposed). Commissioner Kellum moved to postpone to March 17 for further neighborhood outreach. Vote: unanimous.
• Item 14 (Myrtle St – NC): Request from IDZ1 to NC for small retail/offices near the Pearl. Tobin Hill Association supported. One neighbor opposed citing traffic and parking. Staff recommended approval. Vote: unanimous.
• Item 17 (Wireless Communications): Request for R5 CD to allow a wireless communications system in a residential area near Collins Garden HOA. This was a revised plan after previous deferrals. No opposition. Vote: unanimous.
• Item 20 (Cerebes St – Auto Body Paint): Request from C3 to C3S for auto body painting and repairs in the Brooks area. Applicant had engaged with Brooks and neighbors. Staff recommended approval. Vote: unanimous.
• Postponed Items: Item 19 (Broadway condo) was postponed to March 17, 2026, after extensive voicemail opposition. Item 11 was also postponed to April 7, 2026.

Key Outcomes

• Approved on consent: Items 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 (all routine rezonings).
• Approved individually: Item 2 (laundry), Item 5 (office), Item 7 (store/rentals as amended), Item 14 (NC), Item 17 (wireless), Item 20 (auto body paint).
• Denied recommendation: Item 3 (rowan Bluff duplex) – 8-3 vote to recommend denial to City Council.
• Postponed: Item 10 (B Street four units) to March 17, 2026; Item 11 to April 7, 2026; Item 19 (Broadway condo) to March 17, 2026.
• Minutes approved: With one abstention (Commissioner Duval).
• Procedural note: Starting April 1, 2026, the commission will no longer accept voicemail public comments.