San Antonio Planning Commission Meeting - July 22, 2026

The San Antonio Planning Commission convened on July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with Chair Peck presiding. A quorum was present. The meeting included a consent agenda and an individual hearing item (Case 16) regarding a land use amendment and rezoning request. The meeting adjourned at 2:43 PM.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda, consisting of items where staff recommended approval and no public speakers were signed up, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Item 13 was withdrawn, and item 14 was postponed to August 12, 2026, as noted before the vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Randy Lee Barnes (resident, 106 Shadellite Terrace) spoke in support of the city's mapping update but expressed concern about confusing mailers sent to the Morning Park subdivision. He requested clearer, common-sense communication for residents, many of whom are new to the neighborhood. He noted that the land his house sits on was originally farmland purchased by the U.S. military in 1956.

Discussion Items

• Item 16 – Request for Plan Amendment and Rezoning (3100 block of South Givers Street): The applicant, Adriel Ramirez (Infinity Real Properties), sought approval to amend the Southeast Community Area Plan from Urban Low Density Residential to Regional Mixed Use and rezone the property to C-3 NA CD (General Commercial, Non-Alcoholic Sales District with a Conditional Use for construction trades contractor). The proposed development is a 15-unit office/warehouse flex space for small contractors (e.g., plumbers, electricians). The project includes a 30-foot buffer, fencing, and parking at 4 spaces per unit. Staff recommended denial, citing inconsistency with the existing land use pattern and intrusion into a residential block. The Zoning Commission had recommended approval the previous day. The applicant stated he personally spoke with all neighbors within 200 feet, all of whom were supportive. Commissioners raised concerns about tree preservation, stormwater runoff, impervious cover, perimeter fencing, and future uses of the property. The applicant noted the city-owned retention pond adjacent and that the site currently has drainage and trash issues. The commission voted first on a motion to deny (failed 2-8) and then on a motion to approve (passed 8-2).

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously.
• Item 16 (Plan Amendment and Rezoning): Approved by a vote of 8-2 (Commissioners DeSucci and Bustamante dissenting). The motion to deny failed 2-8. The approval includes the requested land use amendment to Regional Mixed Use and the C-3 NA CD zoning with conditions (construction trades contractor, Monday–Saturday 7 AM–8 PM, Sunday 7 AM–6 PM, down-facing lighting, no temporary signage, screening for outdoor storage).