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San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session - January 15, 2026

City Council — Thursday, January 15, 2026
BodySan Antonio, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, January 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Good afternoon.

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The time is now 202 p.m.

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on Thursday, January 15th, and the City of San Antonio zoning and land use session is called to order.

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Madam Clerk, please call roll.

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Councilmember Corr.

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Councilmember Mickey Rodriguez.

0:18

Present.

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Councilmember Via Gran.

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Councilmember Mungia.

0:22

Present.

0:23

Councilmember Castillo.

0:24

Here.

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Councilmember Galvan.

0:26

Here.

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Councilmember Alerete Gavito.

0:29

Here.

0:29

Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez.

0:32

Councilmember Spears.

0:34

Councilmember White.

0:36

Mayor Jones.

0:38

Here.

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Mayor, we have quorum.

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Thank you, Madam Clerk.

0:42

Okay.

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For the record, items 21 and 22 have been withdrawn and will not be considered today.

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Also, item 29 has been postponed and will not be considered today.

0:53

We'll move on to the consent agenda.

0:56

The following items are listed for individual consideration.

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Items 9, 10, 20, 23, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, and 35.

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The remaining items on today's agenda will be considered on the consent agenda.

1:09

Do any council members uh wish to pull an item from the consent agenda to be heard individually?

1:16

Okay, hearing none.

1:22

We have several individuals signed up to speak on the consent agenda.

1:31

And back in the front.

1:32

Okay.

1:33

Is there a motion to approve the balance of the um balance of the consent agenda?

1:38

Oh, excuse me, excuse me, I'm sorry.

1:40

Um we've got several items, several folks we've got, and I will go through them.

1:44

Okay.

1:46

First individual we have, uh Jack Finger.

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Each individual called up will have three minutes.

2:08

Madam Mayor, other members of our illustrious San Tony City Council.

2:12

For the record, my name is Jack M.

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Finger.

2:15

Yes, madam mayor.

2:16

A few items I wish to bring your attention on the consent agenda before you just let them sail right on through.

2:23

Uh a couple of big ones I want to at least give you a fair uh warning on.

2:30

Item number four and five.

2:33

They deal with a like something of a trans transition area here.

2:37

Yeah.

2:38

Uh basically, what's it say?

2:43

Oh, from office historic landmark ultravisor neighborhood association to multi-family and multiple two TOD transit oriented development.

2:57

What does it that entail?

2:59

Well, it in mixed use, etc.

3:02

I looked at the backup documents.

3:04

TOD, transit orient development dash mx3.

3:08

I didn't have a chance to make a copy of it, so I just wrote down the uh uh some of the the wording on that.

3:16

What does it say, Mr.

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Audiovisual Man?

3:19

Uh TODA MX3 transit oriented development mixed use encourages opportunities with identified light rail stations.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████55%
Historic Preservation████████████████20%
Procedural█████████11%
Community Engagement███████9%
Transportation Infrastructure██3%
Public Safety█1%
Economic Development█1%
Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session - January 15, 2026

The City of San Antonio held a zoning and land use session on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 2:02 PM. The meeting covered a consent agenda and several individual zoning items, including plan amendments, rezoning requests, and a wireless communication system. Multiple public speakers addressed the council, and votes were taken on all items.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 21 and 22 were withdrawn; item 29 was postponed.
  • The consent agenda included items 1–8, 11–19, 24–26, 28, 32, and 36–39.
  • Public speakers on the consent agenda: Jack Finger raised concerns about items 4 and 5 (transit-oriented development references to light rail) and item 1 (alcohol variance near Carroll Bell Education Center) and item 3 (tattoo parlor). Joe Mezza spoke in support of item 3 for a tattoo shop at 1449 Kulebra Road. Christian Pesci spoke in support of items 11 and 12 for rezoning at 1510 East Houston Street.
  • The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jack Finger (multiple items): Opposed item 9/10 (intense commercial use near residents), item 20 (auto body shop expansion), item 27 (cell tower as a "monstrosity"), items 30/31 (density), item 33 (commercial encroachment).
  • Joel Ferdinand (applicant, item 20): Supported his request for a paint and body shop at 3406 Roosevelt Avenue, emphasizing safety improvements and investment of $1.5 million.
  • Baltazar Cerna (representing applicant, item 20): Supported, noting safety upgrades and existing support from other neighborhoods.
  • Lewis Vetter (Conservation Society): Opposed item 20, citing non-compliance with World Heritage buffer zone requirements and view shed protection.
  • Jane Henry (Mission San Jose Neighborhood Association): Opposed item 20, detailing zoning violations, lack of permits, and incompatibility with the historic area and planned improvements.
  • Brady Alexander (Hot Wells Mission Reach Neighborhood Association): Opposed item 20, criticizing historical degradation.
  • Susan Strong (District One resident): Opposed item 20, urging protection of the World Heritage site.
  • Vincent Hubinger (applicant representative, item 27): Agreed to a continuance to work on covenants.
  • Leticia Sanchez (Historic West Side Residents Association): Supported item 33 (C2 zoning for Colonial Tortilla Factory expansion), citing legacy business and community agreements.
  • Bianca Baron (applicant, items 34/35): Supported rezoning for appointment-based business at 302 East Sunshine Drive, described outreach efforts and 90+ signatures in support.

Discussion Items

  • Items 9 & 10 (1416 West Hilldebrand Avenue): Plan amendment and rezoning from C2 to C3NA. Staff recommended denial; Planning Commission recommended community commercial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman Corr (District 1) voted to approve, noting it was his district. Motion carried.
  • Item 20 (3406 Roosevelt Avenue): Rezoning to C2NA CD with conditional use for auto paint and body. Staff and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions (hours, no external sound, fencing). Multiple public opponents cited World Heritage buffer zone violations and lack of permits. Councilman Via Grana (District 3) motioned to approve with conditions, noting the business has been there since the 1960s and the need for organic growth. Motion carried.
  • Item 23 (627 Southwest Loop 410): Rezoning with condition for downward facing lighting. Staff and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman Mungia motioned to approve. Motion carried.
  • Item 27 (603 Pruitt Avenue): Rezoning for wireless communication system with reduced setback. Staff recommended denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman Castillo motioned to continue to February 5, 2026, for covenant drafting. Motion carried.
  • Items 30 & 31 (141 Castillo Avenue): Plan amendment and rezoning to IDZ2 for six dwelling units. Staff recommended denial with alternate IDZ1 for four units; Planning and Zoning Commissions recommended approval. Councilman Castillo motioned to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
  • Item 33 (725 Montezuma): Rezoning to C2PA for Colonial Tortilla Factory expansion. Staff recommended denial with alternate C1; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman Castillo motioned to approve as submitted, citing neighborhood association support. Motion carried.
  • Items 34 & 35 (302 East Sunshine Drive): Plan amendment and rezoning to NC. Staff, Planning Commission, and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilwoman Alderta Gavito (District 7) motioned to deny, citing opposition from Jefferson Neighborhood Association representing about 3,000 homes. Motion carried (denial).

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda: Approved.
  • Items 9 & 10: Approved (motion carried).
  • Item 20: Approved with conditions (motion carried).
  • Item 23: Approved with condition (motion carried).
  • Item 27: Continued to February 5, 2026 (motion carried).
  • Items 30 & 31: Approved as submitted (motion carried).
  • Item 33: Approved as submitted (motion carried).
  • Items 34 & 35: Denied (motion carried).

The meeting adjourned at 3:21 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. The time is now 202 p.m. on Thursday, January 15th, and the City of San Antonio zoning and land use session is called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corr. Councilmember Mickey Rodriguez. Present. Councilmember Via Gran. Councilmember Mungia. Present. Councilmember Castillo. Here. Councilmember Galvan. Here. Councilmember Alerete Gavito. Here. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Councilmember Spears. Councilmember White. Mayor Jones. Here. Mayor, we have quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Okay. For the record, items 21 and 22 have been withdrawn and will not be considered today. Also, item 29 has been postponed and will not be considered today. We'll move on to the consent agenda. The following items are listed for individual consideration. Items 9, 10, 20, 23, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, and 35. The remaining items on today's agenda will be considered on the consent agenda. Do any council members uh wish to pull an item from the consent agenda to be heard individually? Okay, hearing none. We have several individuals signed up to speak on the consent agenda. And back in the front. Okay. Is there a motion to approve the balance of the um balance of the consent agenda? Oh, excuse me, excuse me, I'm sorry. Um we've got several items, several folks we've got, and I will go through them. Okay. First individual we have, uh Jack Finger. Each individual called up will have three minutes. Madam Mayor, other members of our illustrious San Tony City Council. For the record, my name is Jack M. Finger. Yes, madam mayor. A few items I wish to bring your attention on the consent agenda before you just let them sail right on through. Uh a couple of big ones I want to at least give you a fair uh warning on. Item number four and five. They deal with a like something of a trans transition area here. Yeah.

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