San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting Summary – May 19, 2026

The San Antonio Zoning Commission met on May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM under Chair John Bustamante. The commission considered a consent agenda, continuance items, and individual hearing requests. Several cases involved public testimony, and multiple continuances were granted to facilitate community outreach or revised plans.

Consent Calendar

• Items 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19 (as amended), 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 were approved unanimously.
  • Item 9: R5 to R5 CD for four dwelling units at 8210 McCullough Avenue. 27 notices mailed, zero in favor/opposed.
  • Item 10: R6 to R6 CD for two dwelling units at 10523 Mount Baker Drive. 19 notices mailed, six in favor, zero opposed.
  • Item 16: MF-18 to MF-33 (amended to MF-25) at 8210 Pine Brook Drive. 39 notices mailed, zero in favor, nine opposed.
  • Item 17: I-1 to C2 at 1711 Citadel Plaza. 15 notices mailed, zero in favor/opposed.
  • Item 18: C2 to R4 at 306 Ward Avenue. 37 notices mailed, one in favor, zero opposed (Riverside Neighborhood Association in favor).
  • Item 19: C2 CD (theater) to C2 CD (home improvement center) near 24000 block of W Interstate 10. Staff recommended approval with conditions (8-ft fence, 15-ft buffer).
  • Item 23: R6 to C2 at 7701 Wood Chase Drive. 12 notices mailed, zero in favor/opposed.
  • Item 24: C1 to C2 at 3939 Medical Drive. 11 notices mailed, two in favor, zero opposed.
  • Item 25: IDZ1 (3 units) to IDZ1 (NC uses) at 311 E Ashby Place. 39 notices mailed, zero in favor/opposed.
  • Item 26: C2 to IDZ2 (C2 uses) at 2625 Broadway. 18 notices mailed, zero in favor/opposed (West Ford Alliance in support).
  • Item 27: C1 to IDZ1 (wine boutique) at 935 S Alamo Street. 44 notices mailed, zero in favor, two opposed (concerns with parking/music).
  • Item 28: C2S (bingo) to TOD-MX3 at 7142 San Pedro Avenue. 96 notices mailed, zero in favor/opposed; outside 200 ft: four in favor, 13 opposed.
• Public comment was heard on item 10 (no details provided). Motion by Commissioner Huey, second by Commissioner Inojosa; all items approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 2: No public comment.
• Item 3: No public comment.
• Item 5: No public comment.
• Item 7: No public comment (applicant absent).
• Item 11: Residents Rachel Martinez, Ruby Ramos, and Jaime Ramos spoke in opposition, citing concerns about property maintenance, crime, noise, and density.
• Item 14: No public comment.
• Item 22: Residents Janie Benavides, Adrian Moreto, and Maria Gonzalez spoke in opposition, raising concerns about traffic, noise, lighting, property values, and lack of prior outreach. The applicant’s representative stated they had tried to contact the Misty Oaks neighborhood association since February without response.

Discussion Items

• Item 2 (Stone Oak Parkway): C2 to C2S for a cultural event center (banquet hall, meeting rooms). Applicant Elisa Chan (Asian Resource Center) presented a 4.2-acre site plan with two entrances, tree preservation, and water filtration. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Duval questioned the circulation plan and the need for the specific use authorization. The motion for approval passed unanimously.
• Item 3 (US 281/Redland): MF-33 to C2 for medical office. Applicant Ashley Fairmon noted the site was previously rezoned from C3 to multifamily (unbuilt). No public comment. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Duval moved approval; seconded by Commissioner Kellum; passed unanimously.
• Item 5 (New Laredo Highway): Originally C3 request; amended to C2 CD with conditional use for motor vehicle sales (full service). Staff recommended denial, citing incompatibility with residential neighbors and the Kelly/South San Pueblo Community Plan (neighborhood commercial designation). Applicant Carlos Aldava presented 31 letters of support from neighbors. Commissioner Pete Rodriguez moved continuance to June 2 to allow work on a buffer and revised site plan; motion passed.
• Item 7 (Vera Cruz Street): R5 to IDZ3 for four dwelling units. Applicant absent. Chair Bustamante had met with the applicant earlier and discussed an amended site plan. Continuance to June 2 was moved and passed.
• Item 11 (Petaluma Boulevard): R4 to MF-18 for six units (three duplexes). Applicant’s representative Elizabeth Russell requested a 30-day continuance (to June 16) to meet with the neighborhood again after receiving opposition letters. Staff recommended denial with alternate R4 CD for four units. Public comment opposed. Commissioner Inojosa moved continuance to June 16; passed.
• Item 14 (Glenwood Court): R4 to R4 CD for four single-family homes. Applicant Patrick Christensen represented his client (Craig Henry, who lives next door). Staff recommended denial with alternate of three units. Community outreach (Riverside Neighborhood Association) supported the request. Commissioner Inojosa moved approval; seconded by Pete Rodriguez; passed.
• Item 22 (Heath Road): C1 to C2NA for an indoor pickleball facility. Applicant Ashley Fairmon noted C1 limits building size to 5,000 sq ft per building (15,000 aggregate); C2 would allow larger structures for the proposed 12 courts. Staff recommended denial. Public opposition centered on traffic, noise, lighting, and uncertainty about future uses under C2. Commissioner Huey moved continuance to June 16 to facilitate a community meeting with District 6 staff; seconded by Commissioner Pana; passed.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar Items (9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28): Approved unanimously.
• Continuances to June 2, 2026: Items 4, 6, 8, 12, 15 (administrative), Item 5 (New Laredo Hwy) and Item 7 (Vera Cruz St).
• Continuances to June 16, 2026: Items 11 (Petaluma Blvd) and 22 (Heath Road).
• Approved Rezonings: Items 2 (C2 to C2S, Stone Oak Parkway) and 3 (MF-33 to C2, US 281/Redland) passed unanimously. Item 14 (R4 to R4 CD with four units, Glenwood Court) passed unanimously.
• Minutes: The May 5, 2026 zoning commission minutes were approved with one abstention (Commissioner Sipes).
• Chair’s Note: For item 4 (continued), Chair Bustamante directed that no new enforcement actions be taken in the interim to avoid inequitable treatment.

Meeting adjourned at 3:38 PM.