San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026

The San Antonio Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, at 2:04 PM, with Councilmembers Kur, Maki Rodríguez, Villagrán, Munguía, Castillo, Galván, Alderete Gavito, Mesa González, Spears, White, and Mayor Jones present. The meeting addressed a consent calendar and individual zoning items.

Consent Calendar

• Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 14 were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda. No objections were raised.

Public Comments & Testimony

• On Item 18 (Old Freddie's Road):
  • Ashley Fairman, attorney for applicant Schnitter Steel, expressed support, stating that JBSA had no objection and the use was compatible across the campus.
  • Clifton Lewis, representing the homeowners association, opposed the project, citing concerns about air pollution from tractors and trucks, and impact on wildlife (coyotes, raccoons).
  • Brandon Wen was recognized but no statement was recorded.

Discussion Items

• Item 1 (1115 UCLID Ave): Zoning change from R6A and DZ1 to NC for two units. Staff recommended denial; commission recommended approval. 3 notifications in opposition, no response from neighborhood associations. Motion to approve passed.
• Item 2 (760 East Murdo): Zoning change from R6 to IDZ1 for 24 units. Staff denial; commission approval. 8 in favor, 13 opposed out of 55 notifications. Motion to approve passed.
• Item 9 (1610 Speedway Run): Zoning from BP to L with use for storage and covered property, no outdoor storage. Staff denial; commission approval. 0 favor, 0 opposed from 16 notifications. Motion to approve with conditions passed.
• Item 10 (13005 SW Loop): Zoning change from MF-25 to C-2 for parking and storage. Staff denial; commission approval. 2 favor, 0 opposed; additional 47 notifications returned in favor. Motion to approve passed.
• Items 11 & 12 (1904 Nogalitos): Plan amendment and zoning change from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial for tobacco shop and smoking area. Both staff and commission recommended denial. 47 notifications, 0 favor, 12 opposed. Motion to deny passed.
• Item 13 (2408 Del Paso Street): Zoning change from R-4 and DZ-1 to C-1 light commercial. Staff denial; commission approval. 2 favor, 0 opposed from 27 notifications. Motion to approve passed.
• Items 15 & 16 (400 Avenu, Kelly South San Pueblo): Plan amendment and zoning change from public institution to community commercial. Both staff and commission recommended approval. 28 notifications, no opposition; Quintana Camer association in favor. Motion to approve passed.
• Item 17 (District 7): Zoning change with staff denial and commission approval. 2 notifications, 1 favor, 0 opposed. Motion to approve passed.
• Item 18 (Old Freddie's Road): Zoning change for storage and manufacturing (inside container structures). Staff denial; commission approval. 71 notifications, 0 in favor, 4 in opposition (outside 200 feet). After testimony, Councilmember Mesa González moved to approve, citing a no-objection letter from the military and work to be done indoors. Motion passed.

Key Outcomes

• All items except 11-12 were approved.
• Items 11 and 12 were denied.
• The meeting concluded after the vote on Item 18.