San Antonio Planning Commission Meeting - October 28, 2026

The San Antonio Planning Commission convened on October 28, 2026, for a regular meeting that included a consent calendar and four items on the individual hearing agenda. Actions included approvals of a continuance request and three zoning cases, all over staff's recommendations for denial on the contested items. The meeting adjourned at 2:33 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Commissioner Profit moved approval of the combined hearing agenda, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Commissioner Bustamante recused from items 3 and 5.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 11 (403 F Street): Sherman Henson of 503 Hampton Street spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning change, expressing concerns about neighborhood compatibility, property values, tax impacts, safety, and a discrepancy in the address listed on public notices.

Discussion Items

• Item 10 (7510 Tesla Road): The Commission unanimously approved a three-week continuance to the November 18, 2026 meeting.
• Item 11 (403 F Street) – Workforce Housing Rezoning: Planner Sean Sheley presented the request to rezone from Urban Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential (MF-33). Staff noted 36 notices were mailed (4 in support, 1 opposed) and recommended denial, supporting MF-18 due to the area's low-density character. The applicant proposed a 50% affordable workforce housing development, arguing MF-33 or MF-25 was needed to offset $1.2 million in infrastructure costs. Commissioners supported the workforce housing concept and the MF-25 compromise. The motion passed unanimously.
• Item 14 (1359 West Kings Highway) – Mixed Use Rezoning: Planner Sheley presented a request to rezone from ULDR to Mixed Use (IDZ-3) for a construction material storage facility. Staff noted 25 notices were mailed (0 in favor, 1 opposed) and recommended denial. Applicant Eduardo Castillo argued the space was needed for his business. The Commission voted unanimously to approve.
• Item 15 (322 Yale Avenue) – Additional Dwelling Unit Rezoning: Planner Sheley presented a request to rezone from ULDR to MDR (IDZ-1) for a second dwelling unit. Staff noted 32 notices were mailed (0 in favor, 0 opposed) and recommended denial due to limited access. The applicant stated the rezoning was strictly required for smaller setbacks for parking. Commissioners commended the applicant's rehabilitation efforts. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously.
• Item 13: Withdrawn.
• Item 10 (Continuance): Approved unanimously. New hearing date set for November 18, 2026.
• Item 11 (403 F Street Zoning): Motion by Commissioner Orion, second by Commissioner Profit. Approved unanimously, contrary to staff's recommendation for denial.
• Item 14 (1359 W Kings Hwy Zoning): Motion by Commissioner DeSucci, second by Commissioner Miller. Approved unanimously, contrary to staff's recommendation for denial.
• Item 15 (322 Yale Ave Zoning): Motion by Commissioner Profit, second by Commissioner Cooper. Approved unanimously, contrary to staff's recommendation for denial.