San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting – June 16, 2026

The San Antonio Zoning Commission met on June 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM to consider a consent agenda, continuances, and nine individual rezoning cases. The commission heard public testimony, deliberated, and voted on each item. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Items 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 were approved unanimously. These included zoning changes for a machine shop (item 7), residential zoning at 108 Dickey Avenue (item 10), RM4 at 202 Casterville Road (item 11), a change to L zoning in the 11000 block of Highway 181 (item 13), C2 at 1850 East Houston Street (item 14), RM6 at 320 East Courtland Place (item 15), IDZ1 with a foster group home at 7137 West Military Drive (item 17), C2S for extended‑stay hotel in the 7400 block of Warsbach Road (item 18), and L zoning in the 9300 block of Southeast Loop 410 (item 19).

Continuance

• Item 16 – 454 Avondale Avenue (and 19273 Babcock Road, also postponed): A five‑week continuance to the July 21, 2026 meeting was granted after one public speaker (Patrick Ramey, 2917 North Main Avenue) expressed opposition to subdividing the property, citing historic character and property values. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 8 (17680 Blanco Road – car wash): Gary Stinnett (Wash Tub Car Washes) opposed, citing five existing car washes within a two‑mile radius. Alberto Sierra (18417 Rustling Ridge) and Lorena Ibarra (101 Country Club Lane) also opposed, raising concerns about traffic, noise, and insufficient evaluation of operational impacts. The applicant, Carlos Swanson (Cross Development), argued the design minimizes noise (vacuum motors inside, blowers facing Blanco Road) and that the car wash would pull from existing traffic.
• Item 6 (9330 Northeast Loop 410 – truck repair expansion): Sylvia Alanis (830 Studs Drive), president of Eastgate Neighborhood Association, opposed, stating that 18‑wheelers cut through the neighborhood and that the expansion would increase industrial impact. Property owner Reyes Alvarado (Texas Truck Shop) explained the expansion is needed to bring trailers (now 57 ft) inside for employee safety and that trucks only enter/exit from the access road.
• Item 3 (5995 Heath Road – indoor pickleball facility): Rose Ryan (7950 Clyde Dent Drive) opposed, citing noise, light intrusion, traffic, and endangered species (horned toads). The applicant, Emily Weissler (Killin Griffin & Fairman), noted that Misty Oaks Neighborhood Association (through registered liaison Nancy Cardinius) stated they had no concerns after reviewing updated site plans.
• Item 4 (12139 Jones Maltzburger Road – auto paint/body repair): No public speakers were present, but three of the six initially opposed property owners within 200 ft retracted their opposition after a tour and meeting with inspectors.
• Item 5 (1301 Roosevelt Avenue – bar/tavern): Ten neighbors testified in opposition, including Armando Santiago (523 West Highland Boulevard), Denise Valentine (127 Loretta Place), Daniel Meinzinger (235 Yellowstone), Robert Bender (132 Castillo Avenue), Jacob Studham (same address, vice president Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association), Oswald John Nita (206 Isabel Street), Vanessa Revellas (512 Honstock), Gabriela Gast (310 Hansford Street), Jeff Hunt (121 Loretta Place), Karen Brandenburg (201 Isabel), and Ron Wallace (562 East Mitchell Street). They cited 109 crimes within 500 ft in the past year, inadequate parking (16 marked spaces vs. 36 required), saturation of 15 existing bars, and concerns about noise, loitering, and safety. Supporters Lorenzo Contreras (542 Cravens Avenue), Shannon Locke (2131 Winding View), Roland Percado, and Herman Booker (10451 Clearwater Way) argued that applicant Mark Garcia would run a professional, low‑impact establishment with security and upscale clientele.
• Item 2 (223 East Petaluma Boulevard – MF18 rezoning): Ruby Rombles (215 East Petaluma) opposed, stating multifamily would harm the single‑family character. Applicant representative Elizabeth Russell explained that the owner (Nason LLC) proposes six condominium units (three duplexes) to be sold at ~$300 K each, that MF18 was the only viable zoning to achieve six units, and that door‑to‑door outreach had been difficult (one aggressive encounter). She noted that the neighborhood association (Harland Del McCullum) supports R4CD for four units, but that four units would be financially unviable.

Discussion Items

• Item 8 – Car wash at 17680 Blanco Road: Staff recommended approval. SAWS representative confirmed 80% water recapture, biodegradable detergents, grit traps, and 65% impervious cover limit. After questions about noise (city noise ordinance limits business‑zone decibels to 70 dB from adjacent properties) and HOA outreach (Blanco Bluffs non‑responsive; Canyon Creek Bluffs president indicated no objection), Commissioner Duval moved approval. Vote: 7–4 (Commissioners Losef, Huey, Sipes, and Pana voted no; Chair Bustamante also no). The motion carried.
• Item 6 – Truck repair expansion at 9330 NE Loop 410: Commissioner Losef expressed concern about conflicting messages (initial intent to expand work vs. now providing shade for workers) and motioned for continuance, which failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Pete Rodriguez then moved approval with the amended site plan (building pushed back an additional 5 ft for 55 ft rear setback). Vote: 10–1 (only Commissioner Losef opposed). The motion carried.
• Item 3 – Indoor pickleball facility at 5995 Heath Road: Staff recommended denial due to C1 building size restrictions and inconsistency with the low‑density residential plan, though planning commission had recommended approval of a plan amendment to community commercial. After public testimony, Commissioner Huey moved approval. Vote: 9–2 (Commissioners Losef and Kellum voted no). The motion carried.
• Item 4 – Auto paint/body repair at 12139 Jones Maltzburger Road: Staff recommended denial, citing proximity to residences and potential hazardous emissions. Commissioner Duval moved denial, noting that three of nine property owners within 200 ft remained opposed and that use would be more intensive than existing. Vote: 11–0 (all aye). The motion carried.
• Item 5 – Bar/tavern at 1301 Roosevelt Avenue: Staff recommended approval, but the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association and 10 residents opposed. Commissioner Hinojosa moved denial. Vote: 9–2 (Commissioners Pete Rodriguez and Pana voted no). The motion carried.
• Item 9 – RM5 rezoning at 314 J Street: Staff recommended approval, but the Denver Heights Neighborhood Association had not responded. Commissioner Losef moved a three‑week continuance to July 7 to allow applicant to attend a neighborhood meeting. Vote: 7–4 (Commissioners Huey, Witsett, Pana, and Chair Bustamante voted no). The motion carried.
• Item 2 – MF18 rezoning at 223 East Petaluma Boulevard: Staff recommended denial with an alternate recommendation of R4CD for four dwelling units. Commissioner Hinojosa moved denial. Vote: 6–5 (Commissioners Kellum, Pete Rodriguez, Huey, Sipes, and Kelly voted no). The motion carried.

Key Outcomes

• Consent calendar (items 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19) approved unanimously.
• Item 16 continued to July 21, 2026.
• Car wash (item 8) approved (7–4).
• Truck repair expansion (item 6) approved (10–1).
• Pickleball facility (item 3) approved (9–2).
• Auto paint/body repair (item 4) denied (11–0).
• Bar/tavern (item 5) denied (9–2).
• RM5 rezoning (item 9) continued to July 7 (7–4).
• MF18 rezoning (item 2) denied (6–5).
• Minutes approved with one amendment (correcting spelling of Emily Weissler’s name).