San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session - March 5, 2026

The City of San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session was called to order at 2:07 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and adjourned at 2:21 PM. The session included withdrawals, continuances, consent agenda, and two contested zoning items. Quorum was present with Mayor Pro Tem presiding.

Consent Calendar

• The consent zoning items were approved unanimously by voice vote with no registered speakers.

Continuances

• Items 6 and 7 were continued to March 19, 2026. One speaker (Marvin Hasanaya) spoke in favor of continuance; Dennis Driyard was not present.
• Items 3 and 4 were continued to April 2, 2026, without public comment.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 5 (5251 Old Pearsall Road): Jack Finger spoke in opposition, citing planning staff's concern that the change would isolate a single-family dwelling within commercial/industrial zones and be detrimental to residents. Ryan Plaggins (applicant representative) spoke in support, noting the owner has lived and operated a truck service on the property for 30 years without realizing it was zoned RM4, and the proposed C2 CD zoning complies with the Port San Antonio plan. Councilmember Mungia stated the first speaker was mistaken and that the use has existed for over three decades, before the property was in city limits.
• Item 8 (601 Pruitt Avenue): Vincent Hubinger (co-representative) was present for technical questions. Jack Finger spoke in opposition, calling the proposed 120-foot cell tower a monstrosity and citing planning staff's concern about commercial encroachment. Councilmember Castillo spoke in support, noting the applicant agreed to preserve the existing home, invest $30,000 in improvements, and maintain affordable housing in alignment with the SA Tomorrow plan. The Collins Garden Neighborhood Association was in favor.

Discussion Items

• Item 5 – Change of Zoning from RM4 to C2 CD with Conditional Use (Manufactured Homes/Oversized Vehicle Sales/Service/Storage): Located at 5251 Old Pearsall Road. Staff recommended denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff mailed 14 notices; zero returned in favor or opposition; no response from the Southwest Community Neighborhood Association. Councilmember Mungia motioned to approve, citing the long-standing existing use and compliance with the Port San Antonio plan. The motion carried.
• Item 8 – Rezoning from R5 to R5S with Specific Use Authorization for a Wireless Communication System (Reduced Setback of 24 feet): Located at 601 Pruitt Avenue. Staff recommended denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff mailed 16 notices; zero returned in favor or opposition; Collins Garden Neighborhood Association in favor; one additional notice in favor outside the 200-foot boundary. Councilmember Castillo motioned to approve after noting the applicant's agreement to preserve the existing residential structure and provide $30,000 in improvements. The motion carried.

Key Outcomes

• Item 1 was withdrawn.
• Items 6 and 7 continued to March 19, 2026.
• Items 3 and 4 continued to April 2, 2026.
• Consent zoning items approved unanimously.
• Item 5 (5251 Old Pearsall Road) approved (motion by Councilmember Mungia).
• Item 8 (601 Pruitt Avenue) approved (motion by Councilmember Castillo).
• Meeting adjourned at 2:21 PM.