San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session – February 19, 2026

The City of San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session was called to order at 2:08 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with Mayor Ron Jones presiding and all 10 council members present. The meeting addressed continuances of several items, approved a consent agenda of 20 zoning changes, and voted on four individual zoning items. The session adjourned at 2:31 PM.

Continuances

• Items 1 and 5 were continued to March 5, 2026. Jack Finger spoke in opposition, urging Councilwoman Gavito to deny an alcohol variance near Woodlawn Hills Elementary School.
• Item 23 (District 5, Castillo) was continued to March 19, 2026. Finger supported staff’s recommendation to downzone from a higher density to MF‑18 for a bed‑and‑breakfast, citing traffic concerns on a dead‑end street.
• Item 8 was continued to April 16, 2026, with no public comment.

Consent Calendar

All remaining consent items (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27) were approved en bloc.

Public Comments on Consent Agenda:

• Marcus Nurndorm spoke in favor of an unspecified zoning change, clarifying that a flood‑prone area would be preserved as green space.
• Jack Finger opposed item 16 (a bar on East Sabayo Street) and questioned a wine boutique on East Fest Street, urging Councilwoman Castillo to deny additional alcohol sales on the west side. He also raised floodplain concerns for item 13 (District 4, Mungia) and item 28 (District 10, White), warning that future flooding could result in liability for the city.
• Cotton Estes declined to speak.

Council Highlights:

• Councilwoman (District 4) highlighted items 26 and 27, thanking Wild Farm for revitalizing a property on East Cheryl and activating the space with community events.
• Councilwoman Castillo (District 5) highlighted item 16, noting the applicant’s commitment to sound mitigation (barriers and vegetation), and expressed excitement for two rezonings in the Lone Star Arts District.
• Councilman Galvan (District 3) highlighted item 25, thanking the Mountain View Acres Neighborhood Association and the applicant for working toward a better land‑use outcome after long‑standing code and TCEQ concerns.

Discussion Items (Heard Individually)

Items 10 & 11 – 322 Tarasco Drive (District 4, Mungia)

A plan amendment (west‑southwest sector plan, suburban tier to mixed‑use center) and zoning change (C3R to C3 C‑D, conditional use for manufactured homes/oversized vehicle storage). Staff, Planning Commission, and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions: a 15‑foot Type B landscape buffer along the northern property line and no vehicular access on Tarasco Drive. The applicant later amended the request to C3R C‑D. Of 24 notices mailed, two were returned in favor, zero opposed; the Rainbow Hills Area Neighborhood Association supported the change. Council approved with conditions as read (motion carried).

Item 22 – 2601 Guadalupe Street (District 5, Castillo)

A zoning change from R4 to C2P NA. Staff recommended denial, noting the site was recently down‑zoned to preserve residential character; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Of 67 notices mailed, zero were returned in favor or opposed; no neighborhood association responded. Jack Finger urged denial, citing staff’s concerns about intrusion into a stable neighborhood and precedent for commercial encroachment. Councilwoman Castillo moved to approve, citing an agreement with the Historic West Side Residence Association to prohibit a liquor store, indoor gaming facility, pet cemetery, gas station, vaping, and smoke shop on the property. Council approved (motion carried).

Item 28 – 13526 Nacogdoches Road (District 10, White)

A zoning change from C2 to C2 C‑D with a conditional use for a construction trades contractor facility. Staff recommended approval with a 15‑foot Type B landscape buffer along the rear property line; Zoning Commission recommended approval without that condition. Of 43 notices mailed, two were returned in favor, zero opposed; no neighborhood association responded. Councilman White moved to approve with no conditions, noting the site is a concrete parking lot that would require tearing up to install the buffer, and the zoning commission had approved without it. Council approved (motion carried).

Key Outcomes

• Continuances: Items 1 and 5 continued to March 5, 2026; Item 23 to March 19, 2026; Item 8 to April 16, 2026. All motions carried.
• Consent Agenda: Approved (20 items) with no roll‑call vote recorded but motion carried.
• Items 10 & 11: Approved with conditions (landscape buffer, restricted access).
• Item 22: Approved with conditions (prohibited uses as listed).
• Item 28: Approved with no conditions.
• Meeting adjourned at 2:31 PM.