San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - March 17, 2026

The San Antonio Zoning Commission met on March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM, under the chairmanship of President John Bustamantes. The commission considered consent agenda items and several individual zoning cases, with public comments received via voicemail and in person. The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:16 PM.

Consent Calendar

The commission approved the following items on the consent calendar (Articles 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16) by a unanimous vote (11-0):

• Article 5: Rezoning at 7701 Broadway Street (from C-2 to unspecified). One voicemail was played: Zebeck Jones, president of Chateau Dijon Homeowners Association, expressed support for the change, stating that after investigation the development would not impact their property and that they had no problems with the business.
• Article 7: Specific use permit for storage and properties at 3610 Speedway Run, with conditions accepted by the applicant.
• Article 8: Conditional use for a construction facility at 5210 Sherry and Road (R6 to C2 CDs).
• Article 9: Rezoning at Wurst Park Road (C2, NAC2 to C3 AC3).
• Article 10: Certificate for DRAC2 at 107 South Star Sarmora Street.
• Article 12: Change from R6 to C1 for a wireless communications system, with amended site plan (0.1 NCB 1079).
• Article 14: Rezoning from C3 NA to R4 CD for two dwelling units at Beacon Hill; one voicemail in support from Cynthia Walker, president of Beacon Hill Neighborhood Association's Design and Zoning Committee, stating they voted to support the change to align with their neighborhood.
• Article 15: Rezoning for two dwelling units at 731 East Nottingham Drive (to R4 CD with conditional use); Oak Park Neighborhood Association in favor.
• Article 16: Rezoning from C1 to C2 at 311 Howard Street; no opposition.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Article 5: Zebeck Jones (voicemail) supported the change on behalf of Chateau Dijon Homeowners Association.
• Article 14: Cynthia Walker (voicemail) supported the rezoning on behalf of Beacon Hill Neighborhood Association.
• Article 11 (continued): Drea Garza, speaking in person as a resident of Mayfair Condominiums, requested a continuance to allow more dialogue with the community regarding parking impacts. Janice Clayton (voicemail) opposed the zoning change due to lack of parking, calling it a negative effect on visitors and residents. Tony Garcia (voicemail) requested the commission approve a continuance so the applicant could speak with their neighborhood association (Montevista).
• Article 3: No public comments were received.
• Article 6: No public comments were received.

Continuances and Postponements

The commission approved the following continuances (all votes were 11-0):

• Articles 11, 13, 17, and 18: Continued to the meeting of April 7, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Hui, seconded by Commissioner Kellum.
• Article 4: Continued to April 23, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Duval.

Discussion Items

• Article 3 (3406 Western North Drive): Request for rezoning from C3 NA to C3 with a specific use authorization for a contractor storage facility (construction). The site is adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Staff recommended approval with Edwards Aquifer protection conditions. Applicant John Coley explained that the existing use is similar (previous plumbing contractor), and the neighborhood association president did not object (spring break). Discussion centered on fencing, lighting, and consistency with the North Sector Plan (which designates the area as suburban). Commissioners noted that the adjacent commercial uses predate the residential development. Commissioner Kelly moved to approve the request, seconded by Commissioner Kellum. A friendly amendment requiring down-lighting (shielding) was accepted. The motion passed 11-0.

• Article 6 (1795 Sherman Road): Request for rezoning from R20 (single-family residential) to C2 NA (commercial, no alcohol sales) for a contractor office and storage. The property had a prior demolition permit (April 2025). Applicant Gos Gonzalez (GG Engineering) stated the new owner wants to use the property for offices and small-scale storage, not outdoor materials. The area along Sherman Road is a mix of commercial and industrial uses. The adjacent R20 parcel is a small residence, and a school with a 10-foot fence lies behind. Commissioners discussed the difficulty of transitioning between residential and commercial, the lack of objections from neighbors (no response to notices), and the historical commercial character of the corridor. Commissioner Kelly moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Pete Rodriguez. The motion passed 11-0.

Key Outcomes

• Consent calendar: All nine items (5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16) approved unanimously.
• Continuances: Articles 11, 13, 17, and 18 continued to April 7; Article 4 continued to April 23.
• Article 3: Approved (11-0) with condition for down-lighting.
• Article 6: Approved (11-0).
• Minutes: Approved from the March 3, 2026 meeting.
• Director's Report: The commission will hold a work session on April 7 (starting at 12:15 PM) regarding UDC amendments within city limits, with documentation provided in advance. The commission noted that this was the last hearing using voicemail public comment; starting the next meeting, voicemail will be phased out.