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San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting – June 2, 2026

Boards & Commissions — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
BodySan Antonio, Texas
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateTuesday, June 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:01

All right.

0:02

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

0:03

If we could please have our Spanish language interpretation services statement.

0:23

All right.

0:24

Thank you so much.

0:25

My name is John Bustamante, and I am the chair of the zoning commission of the City of San Antonio, as well as the District 5 zoning commissioner.

0:34

The time is 1 02 p.m.

0:36

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

0:43

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

0:50

Thank you, Chair.

0:51

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

0:59

Hello, Chair.

1:01

My name is John Kelly.

1:03

I represent District 8.

1:05

Danny Kellum, District 1.

1:07

John Witsit, District 10.

1:10

Moses Duvel, District 9, and go Spurs go.

1:18

I'm Mia Losef, District 2.

1:20

Go as far as go.

1:25

George Inohosa, District 3.

1:27

ADP Rodis, District 4.

1:29

Moshgan Pano, Mayor's appointee.

1:32

Alright, staff, do we have a quorum?

1:34

Yes, the quorum is present.

1:36

All right.

1:37

Okay.

1:38

So since we do have a lot of spurs span here today, I would ask that you keep your comments somewhat limited so we're not here during the game tomorrow.

1:47

Um right.

1:51

I'm kidding.

1:52

You're going to be limited anyway.

1:53

Um right.

1:56

Uh would everyone please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:00

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

2:19

Forrest, are you ready?

2:20

Okay.

2:21

Uh before we begin our hearing, I would like staff to review our meeting format for the benefit of those in the audience.

2:28

Staff, if you would.

2:30

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

2:33

The zoning commission is an 11-member body appointed by the city council to make recommendations on zoning cases.

2:39

Upon receiving a recommendation from the commission, you have six months from the date of the commission recommending recommendation to forward your case to city council.

2:47

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

2:51

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

2:54

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

3:01

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

3:08

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

3:13

For those signed up to speak for the city, for those signed up to speak for and again or against the proposed rezoning, you will be called in the order that you are signed up to speak.

3:25

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

3:33

You will be informed that the two minutes are up.

3:35

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

3:48

Those giving up their time must be present and signed it to speak.

3:52

And please announce that uh the speakers go when you're going to the podium that you're yielding your time.

3:58

The applicant will then be given an opportunity for rebuttal limited to one speaker with a three minute time limit along with an opportunity to address the commission questions.

4:06

Thank you, Chair.

4:08

All right, thank you so much.

4:09

And I just want to repeat this because it bears repeating.

4:12

Um, today each individual will have two minutes, uh, but other people can give you their time for a total of six minutes.

4:22

Two other people can give you their time.

4:24

That being said, if you want to use someone else's time or you want to give your time to someone, you have to do that before that person begins to speak.

4:34

Okay.

4:35

So if you want to give your time and someone's walking up and you know you want to give them your time, jump up and I will call on you and ask your name and say, Do you want to give your time?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████83%
Procedural██████11%
Community Engagement█2%
Public Safety█2%
Environmental Protection█1%
Engineering And Infrastructure█1%
Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting – June 2, 2026

The San Antonio Zoning Commission met on June 2, 2026, at 1:02 PM to consider multiple rezoning requests, site plan amendments, and continuances. The meeting, chaired by Commissioner John Bustamante, lasted approximately six hours and involved extensive public testimony and deliberation on 11 agenda items. Key outcomes included approvals, denials, continuances, and a recommendation of denial, with several votes reflecting divided opinions among the 11-member commission.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 10, 12, 13, and 14 were approved unanimously without public comment. These included zoning changes from R5 to R5 CD with a conditional use for three dwelling units (811 Hortensia Street), C3NA to C2 (3423 Pleasanton Road), R6 to R6 CD with a conditional use for two dwelling units (609 Ripley Avenue), and I1 to C3 (1798 Austin Highway). All required overlays remained the same.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 1 (15511 Oak Grove) – Multiple neighbors spoke in opposition, citing ongoing code violations, noise, parking congestion, and the property's history of noncompliance. The Hills and Dales Neighborhood Association submitted formal opposition.
  • Item 11 (9330 NE Loop 410) – Sylvia Alanis, representing the Eastgate Neighborhood Association, opposed the expansion of a truck repair facility, expressing concerns about increased large truck traffic, neighborhood safety, and drainage improvements.
  • Item 9 (1301 Roosevelt Avenue) – Jeff Hunt (Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association), Jacob Stedham, and other residents opposed the rezoning for a bar/tavern, citing high crime rates, prostitution, drug dealing, and insufficient parking.
  • Item 2 (1139 New Laredo Highway) – Residents including Larry Garcia, Deborah Ponce, and Cheyenne Rendon opposed a vehicle sales/storage facility, citing proximity to an elementary school, health impacts, and gradual commercial encroachment.
  • Item 5 (2007 Frio City Road) – Neighbors from the Via de Esperanza subdivision and Kelly Park Neighborhood Association opposed a long-term vehicle storage lot, arguing it would detract from beautification efforts and attract crime.
  • Item 8 (1802 West French Place) – Support was voiced by a business associate; no opposition speakers appeared.
  • Item 15 (2635 Woodbury Drive) – One resident spoke against the proposed duplex development, citing historical significance of nearby Pape's Farm homestead and concerns about water wells and building height.

Discussion Items

  • Continuances – Items 3 and 11 were originally set for continuance. After public comment, Item 11 was separated and heard individually later. Item 3 was continued to June 16, 2026; Item 15 was continued to July 7, 2026 after a full presentation and public input.
  • Item 1 (Food Service Establishment) – Staff recommended denial based on noncompliance and commercial encroachment. The applicant argued the use was a synagogue with no-profit food service. After extensive questioning, the commission voted (9-2) to continue the case to July 7, 2026 for further negotiation.
  • Item 9 (Bar/Tavern) – Staff recommended approval. The neighborhood association and multiple residents opposed. A motion to deny failed (5-6), and after reconsideration, the commission voted to continue to June 16, 2026.
  • Item 2 (Auto Sales Full Service) – Staff recommended denial due to inconsistency with the community plan. The applicant requested a C2-CD with conditional use. A motion to approve failed (4-6), then a motion to deny passed (7-3), resulting in a recommendation of denial to City Council.
  • Item 4 (IDZ3 for Three Dwelling Units) – Staff recommended denial citing excessive density. The commission voted 6-4 to approve the amended request for three units on an undersized lot.
  • Item 5 (Vehicle Storage) – Staff recommended denial. After discussion about site plan deficiencies, the commission voted to continue to July 7, 2026 for a revised site plan.
  • Item 6 (RM4 for Duplex) – Staff recommended an alternate R4-CD. The commission voted 8-2 to approve the RM4 request as submitted.
  • Item 7 (IDZ3 for Lumberyard) – Staff recommended denial due to floodplain issues and prior violations. The commission voted 9-1 to approve, citing the need to resolve existing problems and avoid vacancy.
  • Item 8 (Rental Equipment Storage) – Staff recommended denial. After the applicant amended the request to include an 8-foot fence, the commission voted 8-0 (with one recusal) to approve.
  • Item 11 (Major Site Plan Amendment) – Staff recommended approval. The neighborhood association opposed. After questioning, the commission voted to continue to June 16, 2026 to allow further community outreach.

Key Outcomes

  • Approvals (with recommendations to City Council unless noted):
    • Consent items 10, 12, 13, 14 (unanimous).
    • Item 4 (IDZ3 for three dwelling units) – 6-4.
    • Item 6 (RM4) – 8-2.
    • Item 7 (Lumberyard IDZ3) – 9-1.
    • Item 8 (Rental equipment with 8-ft fence) – 8-0 (one recusal).
  • Denial (recommendation to Council):
    • Item 2 (Auto sales C2-CD) – 7-3.
  • Continuances:
    • Item 3 to June 16, 2026.
    • Item 1 to July 7, 2026.
    • Item 9 to June 16, 2026.
    • Item 5 to July 7, 2026.
    • Item 11 to June 16, 2026.
  • Minutes – The May 19, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
  • Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM.

Meeting Transcript

All right. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. If we could please have our Spanish language interpretation services statement. All right. Thank you so much. My name is John Bustamante, and I am the chair of the zoning commission of the City of San Antonio, as well as the District 5 zoning commissioner. The time is 1 02 p.m. And I hereby call this regularly noticed meeting of the City of San Antonio Zoning Commission into 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. Hello, Chair. My name is John Kelly. I represent District 8. Danny Kellum, District 1. John Witsit, District 10. Moses Duvel, District 9, and go Spurs go. I'm Mia Losef, District 2. Go as far as go. George Inohosa, District 3. ADP Rodis, District 4. Moshgan Pano, Mayor's appointee. Alright, staff, do we have a quorum? Yes, the quorum is present. All right. Okay. So since we do have a lot of spurs span here today, I would ask that you keep your comments somewhat limited so we're not here during the game tomorrow. Um right. I'm kidding. You're going to be limited anyway. Um right. Uh 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. Forrest, are you ready? Okay. Uh before we begin our hearing, I would like staff to 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 11-member body appointed by the city council to make recommendations on zoning cases. Upon receiving a recommendation from the commission, you have six months from the date of the commission recommending 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 areas to be considered for rezoning and property within 200 feet of the subject property. Check marks indicate those property owners in favor of the request, and then X indicates those property owners in opposition. Following this presentation and any questions by the commission, the applicant will present their request. For those signed up to speak for the city, for those signed up to speak for and again or against the proposed rezoning, you will be called in the order that you are signed up to speak. Those in support in opposition will be allowed a maximum of two minutes per speaker, and you're not obligated to utilize the maximum time limitation. You will be informed that the two minutes are up. For those that would like to give their time to a speaker, that speaker will be allowed a maximum of six minutes, giving their time uh for a total of nine six minutes. Those giving up their time must be present and signed it to speak.

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