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San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session – May 21, 2026

City Council — Thursday, May 21, 2026
BodySan Antonio, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, May 21, 2026
StatusFILED
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Good afternoon.

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The time is now 203 p.m.

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on Thursday, May 21st, and the City of San Antonio zoning and land use session is now called to order.

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Madam Clerk, please call roll.

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Councilmember Corr.

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Councilmember McKee Rodriguez.

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Present.

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Councilmember Viagran.

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Here.

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Councilmember Mungia.

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Present.

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Councilmember Castillo.

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Here.

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Councilmember Galban.

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Councilmember Adarete Gabito.

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Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez.

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Councilmember Spears.

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Councilmember White.

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Mayor Jones.

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Here.

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Ma'am, we have a quorum.

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Great.

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Thank you.

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We'll now move on to the consent agenda.

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The following items are listed for individual consideration.

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Items one, two, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen.

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

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

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Okay, great.

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Okay, we have two, three individuals, rather, signed up to speak on consent.

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Let's see.

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Item four.

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Thank you, thank you.

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Um Alvin Peters.

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You okay?

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Thank you, sir.

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All right, we'll just do that.

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

1:38

Can we consent agenda items?

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Can we read them again, please?

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Go ahead, Madam Clerk.

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Content agenda items are three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and fourteen.

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I second.

1:56

Okay.

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Is there any council discussion on the items on the consent agenda?

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Okay, hearing none.

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That concludes council discussion on those items.

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There is a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda, which are items three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and fourteen.

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Please vote.

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Okay, the motion carries.

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We'll move on to the individual item.

2:35

Um staff, please start with number one.

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Thank you.

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Council.

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Agenda item number one is a change of zoning from R6 to IDZ one with uses permitted in the NC neighborhood commercial district and two dwelling units located at 1115 East Euclid Avenue.

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Staff recommends denial zoning commission recommends approval.

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54 notices were mailed, eight returned in favor, and three in opposition.

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We received no response from the Tobin Hill Community Neighborhood Association, the Soho Crossing Homeowners Association, or the San Antonio District One Resident Association.

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Thank you.

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Okay, thank you.

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Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session – May 21, 2026

The City of San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session was called to order at 2:03 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with a quorum present. The meeting covered the consent agenda and 11 individual zoning and land use items. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 14 were approved on the consent agenda. One individual signed up to speak on consent (item 4) but no detailed position was recorded.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 18 (Camp Bullis ETJ Land Use Plan Amendment): Three individuals signed up to speak:
    • Ashley Fairmound (Killing Griffin and Fairmont) spoke in favor on behalf of applicant Schneider Steele, noting that Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) did not object and that the use (a rebar facility) would be compatible across from Camp Stanley.
    • Clifton Lewis (Lost Creek HOA board) spoke in opposition, citing concerns about noise, traffic, ground pollution, wildlife impact, and increased crime. He requested a noise reduction wall and pollution controls if the project were to proceed.
    • Brandon Gwynne was called but no statement was recorded.

Discussion Items

  • Items 1 and 2 (Rezonings in District 1): Both items requested change from R6 to IDZ1 with NC uses and two dwelling units. Staff recommended denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Corr moved to approve both items, and they passed without further discussion.
  • Item 9 (Rezoning in District 4): Request to rezone from BP to L with specific use authorization for outdoor storage (excluding sand). Staff and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a condition of no outdoor sand storage. Councilmember Mungia moved to approve with conditions; motion carried.
  • Item 10 (Rezoning in District 4): Request to change from MF-25 to C-2 CD with conditional use for long-term parking/storage. Staff recommended denial with an alternate recommendation; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Mungia moved to approve the applicant’s request; motion carried.
  • Items 11 and 12 (Plan Amendment and Rezoning in District 5): Request to amend the Nogalitos/South Zarzamora Community Plan and rezone for a tobacco store/hookah lounge. Staff, Planning Commission, and Zoning Commission all recommended denial. Councilmember Castillo moved to deny; motion carried.
  • Item 13 (Rezoning in District 5): Request to change from R4 to IDZ1 with C1 uses. Staff recommended denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. The Historic Westside Residence Neighborhood Association supported the change. Councilmember Castillo moved to approve; motion carried.
  • Items 15 and 16 (Plan Amendment and Rezoning in District 5): Request to amend the Kelly/South San Pueblo Community Plan and rezone for a community health facility (Chess). Staff, Planning Commission, and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Castillo thanked Councilwoman Dr. Rocha Garcia for leadership, and Councilmember Viagran recused himself. Councilmember Castillo moved to approve; motion carried.
  • Item 17 (Rezoning in District 7): Request for specific use authorization for a gasoline filling station. Staff recommended denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Mungia (on behalf of the absent district councilmember) moved to approve; motion carried.
  • Item 18 (Plan Amendment in District 8): Request to amend the Camp Bullis ETJ Military Protection Area Land Use Plan from Agricultural to Light Industrial. Staff recommended denial; Planning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez moved to approve after city staff confirmed JBSA had no objection and the operation would be inside a contained structure. Motion carried.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved (unanimous votes): Items 1, 2, 9 (with conditions), 10, 13, 15-16, 17, 18.
  • Denied: Items 11 and 12.
  • All votes were unanimous with no recorded dissents. Councilmember Viagran recused on items 15 and 16.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. The time is now 203 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st, and the City of San Antonio zoning and land use session is now called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corr. Councilmember McKee Rodriguez. Present. Councilmember Viagran. Here. Councilmember Mungia. Present. Councilmember Castillo. Here. Councilmember Galban. Councilmember Adarete Gabito. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Councilmember Spears. Councilmember White. Mayor Jones. Here. Ma'am, we have a quorum. Great. Thank you. We'll now move on to the consent agenda. The following items are listed for individual consideration. Items one, two, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen. The remaining items on today's agenda will be considered on the consent agenda. Do any council members wish to pull an item from the consent agenda to be heard individually? Okay, great. Okay, we have two, three individuals, rather, signed up to speak on consent. Let's see. Item four. Thank you, thank you. Um Alvin Peters. You okay? Thank you, sir. All right, we'll just do that. Is there a motion to approve the balance of the consent agenda? Can we consent agenda items? Can we read them again, please? Go ahead, Madam Clerk. Content agenda items are three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and fourteen. I second. Okay. Is there any council discussion on the items on the consent agenda? Okay, hearing none. That concludes council discussion on those items. There is a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda, which are items three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and fourteen. Please vote. Okay, the motion carries.

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